When it comes to writing, many students are rather uninspired. The developers behind the Write About This app acknowledge this fact and have thus designed an app to spark one’s creativity to encourage writing for students ages 8 and up! The Write About This app, in sum, is a visual writing prompt and creation platform. It was […]
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2015 marks key year for workers accommodations
The year 2015 is a particularly important one for Americans with disabilities. It marks the 70th anniversary of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) as well as the 25th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Teresa Goddard — a senior consultant at the Job Accommodation Network (JAN) — has a family history of disability […]
Sesame Street and Autism: See Amazing in All Children
Sesame Workshop is the educational nonprofit organization behind Sesame Street. The nonprofit is currently serving more than 150 countries with a mission “to help kids grow smarter, stronger, and kinder.” In their most recent project, the nonprofit is hoping to destigmatize autism by introducing the first muppet with autism named Julia. The new muppet, Julia, is being introduced digitally […]
Monday Tech Tip: ErgoGenesis Bodybilt Chair
Mark Stewart, Senior Assistive Technology Specialist, shows us an ergonomic chair called ErgoGenesis Bodybilt Chair. Check it out here:
ATFAQ016 – Q1. Where can you get a smoke detector for people who are Deaf or hard of hearing? Q2. What do you do about a university student who relies on CART but can’t get reliable WIFI in the classroom? Q3. What are some accessibility features for students who have trouble with the keyboard and mouse? Q4. Is the talking cane for the blind available? Q5.Any suggestions for a stylus for the iPad? Q6. If you were stranded on a desert island…
Podcast: Play in new window | Download Show notes: Panel: Brian Norton, Belva Smith, and Wade Wingler Q1. Where can you get a smoke detector for people who are Deaf or hard of hearing? Q2. What do you do about a university student who relies on CART but can’t get reliable WIFI in the classroom? Q3. What […]
ATU230 – iOS and Home Automation with John Effinger
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: iOS and Home Automation with John Effinger – john.effinger@att.net —————————— Listen 24/7 at www.AssistiveTechnologyRadio.com If you have […]