Jim Franklin, Special Education Teacher at Elm Street Elementary in Rome, GA, shows us a number line math manipulative he has invented. Check it out here:
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ATU235 – Holiday Shopping Show – Part 1 – Special Episode
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadYour 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. Panel: Brian Norton, Mark Stewart, Belva, Smith, Nikol Prieto, Wade Wingler Check out www.ATFAQshow.com Couch Pet Bed w/ Easy Roll […]
AM159 – OGO Personal Transportation
Podcast: Play in new window | Download 159-11-27-15 OGO personal transportation Hey there! Welcome to Accessibility Minute, your weekly look at Assistive Technology, those clever tools and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing or other special needs! Look ma, no hands! The inventors at Ogo Technology have designed a totally hands-free […]
5 Fun Turkey Day Apps for the Kiddos!
Happy Thanksgiving, all! For many, Thanksgiving is the only day of the year all loved ones are able to gather and give thanks. However, for many individuals with autism or other special needs, social gatherings can trigger a lot of stress and anxiety. To reduce the risk of breakdowns, I thought I’d provide a festive list of […]
Top Vacation Spots and Travel Tips for People with Disabilities
If you are making travel plans for this holiday season or thinking about a trip any time in the coming year, here are some ideas for easy, safe and fun destinations. Below you’ll find a list of some of the most accessible vacation spots for people with disabilities to visit. But first, here are some […]
inTACT Tactile Graphics
Earlier this year, I wrote about a museum exhibit featuring tactile paintings for individuals who are blind or visually impaired. Now, a company called E.A.S.Y. Tactile Graphics is painting a new canvas of possibilities for individuals with vision impairments. The company’s mission statement states: “We firmly believe that drawing is not reserved solely for the sighted, and […]