In the United States, 400,000 individuals are living with Down syndrome, yet funding to further the research for the most common single cause of human birth defects is low and two senators are making a point to change that. Sen. Sherrod Brown and Sen. Susan Collins proposed two bills that would allocate $6million annually to […]
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Accessibility Reviews, Easter Seals Crossroads, Organizations, Products and Devices, Services, Wade Wingler
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” […]
Accessibility Reviews, Easter Seals Crossroads, INDATA News, Organizations, Products and Devices, Services, Wade Wingler
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” […]
Handbook gives autistic students college advice
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 […]
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 […]
Accessibility Reviews, Easter Seals Crossroads, Organizations, Podcasts, Products and Devices, Services, Wade Wingler
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” […]