New research indicates young adults with disabilities are less likely to participate in traditional coming of age activities such as going to college or living independently than their typically developing peers. According to the study, 55 percent of those with disabilities continued their education after high school, compare that to 62 percent of those without […]
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Behavior check: alternative schooling methods for children with behavioral issues
The phrase “therapeutic restraint” sounded like an oxymoron to Pender Makin, so he decided to do something about it. Director of The REAL School, Makin wanted to change the way children with severe behavior issues went to school by adopting a more hands-off approach, literally. Instead of trying to stop a student from bolting out […]
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Friday Podcast
Information from the INDATA Project is now available via podcast! Every Friday, the INDATA Project will release two podcasts featuring new assistive technology projects. The podcasts are available for viewing on the INDATA Project website and on iTunes. The “Assistive Technology Update” is a fast-paced weekly update for AT professionals and enthusiasts. The “Accessibility Minute” […]
Aktion Club: where to start and why it counts
With over 9,000 members participating worldwide, Aktion Club is making its mark as the only service club for adults with disabilities. Aktion Club became an official Service Leadership program of Kiwanis International in October of 2000 on a mission to provide adults living with disabilities an opportunity to develop initiative, leadership skills and to serve […]
Staying connected: homebound seniors use “The Virtual Senior” center to keep in touch
It’s not that 86-year-old Milton Greidinger didn’t want to get out into the city that never sleeps, it was his age and chronic health issues that made it incredibly difficult for him to go out alone. A drastic change from the life Greidinger knew before he retired. A busy salesman and eventually a buyer for […]
24 hours of talk
October seems to be the month of awareness for many organizations, so we’re going to add one more to the list. Along with cancer research and blindness awareness, October is dedicated to raising awareness about augmentative and alternative communication. What better way to get people talking about these unique communication methods than hosting a talk-a-thon?! […]