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 […]

ATU102 – Dear Assistive Technology User – Special Episode

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: Thanks to our guests on this special episode: Brian Norton, Belva Smith, Craig Burns and Mark Stewart. […]

AM102 – Visual Schedules

Podcast: Play in new window | Download Show Notes Hi folks. Welcome to “Accessibility Minute”, your weekly look at Assisitive Technology—those clever tools and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing or other special needs. Many people rely on their smart phone, computer calendar or a schedule written on paper […]

ZoomText Mac Large Print Keyboard Skin

People with low vision may benefit from using an assistive technology device that enlarges the print on a computer’s keyboard. Some keyboards are made with large print letters, but if yours is not, there is a way you can convert your keyboard to a large print version. ZoomText’s large print skin keyboard is the perfect […]

Hands and Feet Markers

Occupational therapists, educators and care givers can use multiple methods to communicate with kids with disabilities. Once way is to use pieces of assistive technology to make communication easier. Assistive technology can also help a child focus more easily on the task at hand. Hands and Feet Markers are floor footprints and hand markers designed […]