Accessibility Tech Has a Lot of Unfinished Business To Get Right
By Abrar Al-Heeti for CNET When Apple’s iPhone was released in 2007, Erin Lauridsen was frustrated. As someone who’s blind, she...
By Abrar Al-Heeti for CNET When Apple’s iPhone was released in 2007, Erin Lauridsen was frustrated. As someone who’s blind, she...
By Mark Terry (reprint from BioSpace ) Researchers with the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) developed a “neural decoder”...
The LEGO Foundation and LEGO Group has announced their support of a pioneering project that will help blind and visually...
By Penelope Wang (Reprint from Consumer Reports) New rules let some individuals put away more money in these plans, while...
Explore modules covering a variety of topics and learn at your own pace. ATIM is designed to provide high-quality information...
Sunrise Medical announced the launch of Education in Motion (EIM), an online resource for clinicians, assistive technology professionals (ATPs) and...
by Kenny Walter – Digital Reporter – @RandDMagazine Everyday tasks like grocery shopping can be exceedingly difficult for those who...
By Kathryn Helland for AACCommunity.net Reprint from AAC Community At long last, apps are beginning to appear that take advantage...
With a goal of bringing greater comfort to people traveling in wheelchairs, Winnebago just announced that they are launching three...
By Study International Staff | University campuses can often seem like labyrinths of complicated buildings, narrow staircases and confusing lay...
By Stacy Maxton – Reprint from EmergingEdTech Many students dread working with math and have trouble finding the fun in...
By Sharuna Segaren for Independent News for International Students When it comes to selecting a university, international students normally make their...
By Christine Feher for EmergingEdTech Every child learns differently. Some children process information as soon as they see it, while...
Re-posts from AT3 Center with Courtney Ness Fuchs: “Ice and Snow Won’t Stop Me from Where I Want To Go.”...
By Will Ferguson, WSU News A robot created by Washington State University scientists could help elderly people with dementia and...
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Local Events/Conferences
The Assistive Technology Conference of New England
Warwick, RI, November 14th & 15th, 2024. The Assistive Technology Conference of New England is dedicated to technology, people with disabilities, families and professionals. ATCNE is hosted by TechACCESS of RI.
LIVE WEBINARS
Connecting & Communicating with Young Learners with Autism Through AAC – Part 1: Oct. 8, 2024; 1:00PM CDT
Connecting & Communicating with Young Learners with Autism Through AAC – Part 2: Oct. 22, 2024; 1:00PM CDT
Making the Shift: Prioritizing Communication in Stuttering Therapy: Nov. 20, 2024; 12:00pm CST
AAC and Collaboration in the Classroom: Two Minds are Better Than One!: Dec. 2, 2024; 12:00pm CST
SimplyWorks – Fully integrated range of wireless AT solutions: Nov 6, 2024; 4pm (UK Time)
Revolutionizing Accessibility: Apple Eye-Gaze vs. Dedicated Devices: Nov. 13, 2024; 4:00pm (UK Time)
The 7 stages of switch development: Nov. 20, 2024; 4:00pm (UK Time)
Assistive gaming & toy control: Nov. 27, 2024; 4:00pm (UK Time)
Adoption vs. Abandonment: Evidence and Soft Skills to Shift the Balance!: Nov. 7, 2024; 3:30 pm (CST)
Creating “Accessible by Default” Digital Content in Classrooms: Nov. 14, 2024; 4:00 pm (CST)
Using Video to Engage Students with Diverse Learning Needs: Nov. 4, 2024; 2:00 pm (EST)
Leading and Leveraging Artificial Intelligence Tools Within K-12 School Districts: Nov. 11, 2024; 5:00 pm (EST)
Assistive technology for writing: Nov. 14, 2024; 2:00 PM CT
Using Chrome extensions to support reading: Nov. 19, 2024; 2:00 PM CT
Accessibility Series : iPhone and iPad: Dec. 12, 2024; 2:00 PM CT
AT for Healthy Aging: November 13, 2024; 12:00 p.m. EST
Maintaining independence throughout the lifespan with the use of assistive technology for boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy: December 18, 2024; 12:00 p.m. EST