Dyslexia and Accommodations – New ADA Guidelines 2016 for School and Work
The US Department of Justice just released final regulations regarding the implementation of the American for Disabilities Act. “These rules...
Assistive technology resources
RESNA to introduce new, updated ATP exam in July 2016
Candidates who take the new, updated ATP exam between July 1 and October 31 2016 will receive a $100 discount...
The National Cristina Foundation & Creating IT Futures Foundation Launch Online Computer Resource Guide
Supported by the Creating IT Futures Foundation, the National Cristina Foundation launched an online computer resource guide to make computers...
Free Webinars from Don Johnston!
Co:Writer Universal … With Speech Recognition! Co:Writer Universal uses grammar- and vocabulary-smart word prediction to help students write better across...
MakerBot Announces Winners of 3D Printed Assistive Technology Challenge
by Clare Scott The design and development of assistive technology is one of the most promising facets of the 3D...
The New Ablenet Resource Guide and Catalog is Here!
This is a great resource! Take a look at the latest in AbleNet assistive technology, accessible curriculum, and services for...
Microsoft’s smart headsets paint pictures using sound to help the blind see
by David Chambers on 28/11/2015 posted in the Daily Chronicle Dubbed Orientate and Look Ahead, the new features provide information...
Perkins Holiday Gift Guide
Byline: Alix Hackett Perkins Solutions has the perfect functional and fun presents for kids and adults who are blind or visually...
Freedom Scientific and Optelec Join Forces in Assistive Technology Merger
Freedom Scientific and Optelec announced that the two companies have merged to create the world’s largest assistive technology provider for the...
Library of Congress Opens Assistive Technology Demonstration Center for Employees with Disabilities
The Library of Congress is testing and demonstrating new technologies that enable employees with disabilities to do their jobs in...
College Resources for Students with Disabilities; Affordable Colleges, Grants & Scholarships.
With more adaptive technologies and progressive legislature, prospective college students with disabilities have many resources available to make the transition...
Wheelchair Access & Evacuation Devices
Now that school is in session many administrators are dealing with new and returning students in wheelchairs as well as...
Free Online Course: The Swipe Generation: Best Practices with Mobile Technology for Young Children
The course will be moderated by Beth Poss from October 20, 2015 – November 6, 2015. This three week course will...
AbleNet Inc. Announces the Release of Its First Online Course – eLearning: The Facilitated IEP
AbleNet’s first online professional development course eLearning: The Facilitated IEP is a self-paced 3-month online course; is a cost-effective professional...
RESNA – AT in Schools job analysis study
RESNA is conducting a job analysis study of the work typically performed by assistive technology professionals in schools. AT practitioners...
