New assistive technology website launched by Perkins
Byline: Alix Hackett Paths to Technology website from Perkins eLearning will help teachers, parents and students understand and use the...
Byline: Alix Hackett Paths to Technology website from Perkins eLearning will help teachers, parents and students understand and use the...
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by Lee Learson · Published April 6, 2016 · Last modified October 15, 2018
Social media platforms may be a great way of telling the world about your life, but not everyone can appreciate...
As you might have guessed by now, I’m a little obsessed with assistive technology products in development. Just can’t wait...
by David Chambers on 28/11/2015 posted in the Daily Chronicle Dubbed Orientate and Look Ahead, the new features provide information...
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 announced that the two companies have merged to create the world’s largest assistive technology provider for the...
The Library of Congress is testing and demonstrating new technologies that enable employees with disabilities to do their jobs in...
Leading digital inclusion software browsealoud, from assistive technology experts Texthelp, today unveils a smart new, more user-friendly look with enhanced...

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