If you haven’t noticed yet, this year marks the 25th anniversary of the signing of the ADA. And there are celebrations everywhere! No matter how you choose to honor the day (or the month of July), here are a few hashtags to know, along with links to some important celebrations. #ADA25 – The ADA Legacy […]
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The Administration for Community Living invites you to participate in a three-day event celebrating the ADA anniversary. The Smithsonian Institute is hosting Festival ADA: A Celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The event will be held outside the National Museum of American History in Washington D.C. on July 24-26, 2015 […]
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Posted in AT News, Education, Mystery Monday on Jun 29th, 2015
Kathleen Carter, NC high school student and volunteer-intern at EducatorLabs recently compiled a list of autism resources for employment. She has requested that these resources be shared via the MDTAP blog. Autism Speaks Resource Guide http://www.autismspeaks.org/family-services/resource-guide Career Assistance for People with Autism http://www.hloom.com/career-assistance-for-people-with-autism/ National Center for Autism Resources & Education https://www.disability.gov/resource/national-center-for-autism-resources-education-ncare/ AutismNOW […]
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Camp CreATe – Create, Reuse, and Explore Assistive Technology – A Week-Long, Hands-On Experience Description: Assistive Technology in New Hampshire (ATinNH) presents Camp CreATe, a week-long, hands-on experience making, taking, and exploring Assistive Technology for home, school, work, and play. Whether you join us for a single day or all five, it is sure to […]
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The big news, as if you haven’t heard, is that Google is giving out $20 million in grants to nonprofits for ideas that can help address physical impairments among the world’s population. And if that isn’t enough to satisfy your AT appetite, there’s tons more below! AT in the news for the weeks of 5/18 […]
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SUMMER CAMPS Contributed by Provi Sharpe, Director of Emergency Management and Equipment Reuse, MDTAP Many camps offer specialized care for specific disabilities or one-on-one buddies, while other camps provide tutoring for individuals with learning disabilities in addition to outdoor activities. Here are some points to consider: Keep in mind your camper’s age, needs and interests, […]
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