Headphones can do more than just provide a fun and convenient way to listen to music. In the world of Autism Spectrum Disorders, and even for those who have certain sensitivities to noises and sounds, headphones can be a necessity to coping with the world around them. In fact, noise reduction headphones allow some children […]
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Monday Tech Tip: Blackboard Educational Software and Accessibility
Watch as JoAnna Hunt explains the many products Blackboard Educational Software offers and their stance on accessibility. To view Closed Captioning, click on the “CC” in the lower right corner of the video. Having trouble viewing the video? Click Here! Click here to visit our archived videos
ATU043: – Adaptive Driving for People with Disabilities (Suzanne Pritchard), New Ablenet Products, The New iPad and Accessibility, Divided Opinions on Braille, Vibrating Tattoos, Blind Bargains App
Podcast: Play in new window | Download http://traffic.libsyn.com/atupdate/ATU032312.mp3 Links: Adaptive Driving for People with Disabilities (Suzanne Pritchard, Manager of Driving Evaluation and Training Services at Easter Seals Crossroads) www.EasterSealsCrossroads.org Association for Driver Rehabilitation Specialists: www.driver-ed.org AbleNet Expands Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Line with New Step-by-Step Products http://bit.ly/ziOItw Want a vibrating tattoo that alerts you to a […]
AM043 – Fall Risks
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Friday Podcast: Adaptive Driving (Suzanne Pritchard), New Ablenet Products, The New iPad and Accessibility, Divided Opinions on Braille, Vibrating Tattoos, Blind Bargains App, Fall Risks
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” is designed […]
“Run and Roll”: One woman’s adventures coaching a wheelchair tennis team
Her mom is always telling her that she has come full circle. In many ways, Julie Fritz is fulfilling a passion that started 30 years ago when she was studying special education. She knew she wanted to work in that field somehow and about five years ago, Fritz dived head first into something a tad […]