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ATU065: Toby Churchill (James Rowe), Apple and Other Accessible Technology Podcast, Teen with Autism Not Allowed to Use iPad on Flight, Kurzweil 3000 Image Reader and Firefly App, NOAA Storm Center App, Verizon Wireless Mobile Accessibility, Control Units or Electronic Aids to Daily Living (ECU/EADL)
Podcast: Play in new window | Download Your weekly dose of information that keeps you up to date on the latest developments in the field of technology designed to assist people with disabilities and special needs. Show Notes: Toby Churchill (James Rowe) www.Toby-Churchill.com Apple and Other Accessible technology http://bit.ly/MlQtzQ Autistic, Non-Verbal Teen Told She’s Not […]
AM065 – Environmental Control Units or Electronic Aids to Daily Living (ECU/EADL)
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadHi folks. Welcome to “Accessibility Minute”, your weekly look at Assisitive Technology—those clever tools and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing or other special needs. Think about how many times today you’ve flipped a light switch, adjusted the thermostat, changed the TV channel […]
Reading Focus Cards
Reading focus cards promote better concentration and comprehension. These low-tech pieces of assistive technology are useful for people who struggle to differentiate single lines of text when reading. It’s particularly useful for people who experience symptoms associated with ADD, ADHD and Dyslexia. Reading focus cards block out lines of text below and above the line […]
Sensory Vests Designed to Calm Children
eSpecial Needs designed the Sensory Hugs Deep Pressure Sensory Vest to calm children with autism, ADD, SID and ADHD. The vest was designed with an emphasis on durability and comfort. It’s meant to be pulled snug to a child’s body, providing deep pressure sensory feedback and stability. A deep pressure vest is often used to assist […]
Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Programs from the Dept. of Veterans Affairs
The Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment VetSuccess Program is authorized by Congress. The VetSuccess program assists Veterans with service-connected disabilities prepare for, find, and keep suitable jobs. For Veterans with disabilities so severe that they cannot immediately work, VetSuccess offers services to improve their ability to live as independently as possible. Services that may be provided […]