iCanConnect providing free equipment for vision and hearing loss.
iCanConnect provides people with both significant vision and hearing loss with free equipment and training. iCanConnect is a national program...
iCanConnect provides people with both significant vision and hearing loss with free equipment and training. iCanConnect is a national program...
by Lee Learson · Published January 2, 2019 · Last modified April 4, 2019
Reprint from MassMatch Walgreens, one of the nation’s largest retailers, is the latest to join the Aira Access Network to...
It’s that time of year again. Looking for creative, engaging, educational and fun gifts ideas? Check out these resources! A...
by Lee Learson · Published November 26, 2018 · Last modified November 27, 2018
The Let’s Participate! project, funded by the Office of Special Education Programs, was designed to help infants, toddlers and preschoolers...
by Lee Learson · Published November 22, 2018 · Last modified November 27, 2018
Assistive technology is making it easier for people who are visually impaired to buy groceries, hail rides, and more. For...
By Alan Wilson CALL Scotland Call Scotland has updated their iPad Apps for Learners with Dyslexia / Reading and Writing...
by Lee Learson · Published September 7, 2018 · Last modified November 27, 2018
The cool fall weather has arrived and it’s a great time of year for outdoor activities. Beach, lake, mountains, parks,...
by Lee Learson · Published September 3, 2018 · Last modified November 27, 2018
By Alec Sears (Reprint from EmergingEdTech) Experts Weight in on Critical Steps for Getting Those Budget Requests Approved… Proper training...
by Lee Learson · Published August 28, 2018 · Last modified November 27, 2018
You’re back at school, you’ve wandered the halls looking for your locker… you finally found it…. only to realize that...
Reprint from The Tech Edvocate What makes an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) unique is that it is designed for...
by Lee Learson · Published June 24, 2018 · Last modified November 27, 2018
New from Don Johnston! Innovations like robot vacuums and self-driving cars are giving people time to spend in more useful...
The following are some apps that can help travelers with disabilities smooth the way. Google Maps (iOS and Android) has...
By: Jenny Lay-Flurrie – Microsoft Chief Accessibility Officer Microsoft announces new technology and resources for people with disabilities. The goal of...
By John Ramsay for ItProPortal Innovations in technology are helping support workforces across the globe to become more efficient and...
by Lee Learson · Published May 24, 2018 · Last modified November 27, 2018
By Cal Jeffrey (Techspot) Microsoft just announced a new controller for the Xbox One that will bring accessibility to gaming...
The A. J. Pappanikou Center is a disability research and training program located on the campus of the University of Connecticut Health Center in Farmington, Connecticut. The Center is one of a national network of University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research and Service (UCEDD) authorized by the federal Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act and funded through the Administration on Developmental Disabilities.
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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