Sunrise Medical Launches Online Resource for Clinicians
Sunrise Medical announced the launch of Education in Motion (EIM), an online resource for clinicians, assistive technology professionals (ATPs) and...
Sunrise Medical announced the launch of Education in Motion (EIM), an online resource for clinicians, assistive technology professionals (ATPs) and...
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...
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By John Ramsay for ItProPortal Innovations in technology are helping support workforces across the globe to become more efficient and...
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by Lee Learson · Published May 17, 2018 · Last modified November 27, 2018
By: Joe Rossignol (MacRumors Newsletter) Apple announced that its Everyone Can Code curriculum is expanding to schools serving deaf, blind,...
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By Matthew Lynch (The Tech Edvocate) The advances in technology could mean more for society than just new educational technology...
by Lee Learson · Published April 20, 2018 · Last modified November 27, 2018
written by Steph Fiorelli (Promevo) Google is committed to bringing the best tech to all their users, including users with...
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The National Center on Educational Outcomes (NCEO) released four resources for special education teachers, administrators and advocates. Educators Experiences With and Attitudes...
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