People with physical disabilities may have difficulty doing tasks that many of us don’t even think about. For example, a person with limited hand or arm movement capability could benefit from an assistive technology that allows them to play card games. This Triangular Card Holder from Sight Connection could help them. The 4-Piece Triangular Card […]
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Sci-Plus 300 Large Display Talking Calculator
People who are Blind or have low vision may benefit from a calculator with large print. The Sci-Plus calculators are the only large display scientific calculators in the market with speech output for visually impaired users. Some of the features include: Rugged, portable case Availablility in several designer colors: ruby red, blueberry, cash silver, bumblebee […]
Braille EDGE 40
HIMS manufactures the Braille EDGE 40. This piece of assistive technology provides Braille access for PC or mobile devices for people who are Blind or visually impaired. It allows people to connect, read and write with your PC or iOS, Symbian or Android mobile device via USB or Bluetooth. Braille EDGE supports all major screen […]
National APSE Conference to Feature Student Track on Employment
For 25 years, the Association of People Supporting EmploymentFirst (APSE) has promoted the advancement of integrated employment for individuals with disabilities. Join APSE from June 25 to June 27 at their national conference in Indianapolis! This year’s theme is “Race to Success: Employment Comes in First!” Sessions include state-of-the-art practices in integrated employment, transition, public […]
Thermostat for People with Low Vision
Sometimes standard products can be used by people with disabilities as pieces of assistive technology (AT). AT includes equipment that is adaptive, accessible or helpful for people with disabilities. These can be high tech products like smartphone apps or eye tracking devices. Or, they can be lower tech devices that let people live more independent […]
Public Workshop: Working with People with Autism Disorders
The IPFW Special Education Programs and Division of Continuing Studies is hosting 2 public workshops on Autism Spectrum Disorders on June 17th and June 18th at 6:30pm at the IPFW Alumni Center. These sessions will focus on strategies and information for educators. On Monday, June 17 and Tuesday, June 18 you can learn about Autism Spectrum Disorders […]