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Posted in Assistive Technology, AT News, Education, Things to Know Thursday on Jan 26th, 2017
It’s that time of year that students are sending in college applications and getting ready to make decisions about where to study for the next four years (and of course, what to study!!!). But it’s also the time of year when parents and loved ones begin to worry, a lot, about how to pay for […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, AT and the Law, AT Funding, AT News, Education, Information Technology, Tech Tip Tuesday, Web Accessibility on Jan 24th, 2017
ED Releases Guidance on Civil Rights of Students with Disabilities On December 28, the Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights released three new sets of guidance to assist the public in understanding how the Department interprets and enforces federal civil rights laws protecting the rights of students with disabilities. The three documents included a […]
Posted in AT News, Education, Maryland, Mystery Monday on Jan 23rd, 2017
Maryland Developmental Disabilities Council announces the release of its 2017 Public Policy Platform The Platform outlines what is needed to ensure people with developmental disabilities in Maryland: exercise control over their lives reach their full potential and lead healthy, fulfilling lives with enriching relationships The Maryland DD Council works to advance the inclusion of people with […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, AT Events, AT News, Education, Web Tip Wednesday on Jan 18th, 2017
Webinar: The Future Needs Everyone: Promoting Workplace Success for Millennials with Disabilities January 19, 2017 2:00pm to 3:00pm This webinar will present the methods and results of an intergenerational dialogue series that brought 104 people together to create powerful joint expectations around workplace diversity, technology and other challenges faced and mastered by top-rated employers. Participants […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, AT Events, AT Funding, AT News, Education, Web Tip Wednesday on Jan 17th, 2017
WEBINAR: A Deeper Look at Four New ABLE Programs Tuesday, January 31, 2017 – 2:00 – 3:30 PM ET With the recent launch of more ABLE plans to choose from, the ABLE National Resource Center (ANRC) would like to invite potential ABLE participants, their families, and all other ABLE stakeholders, to attend a free webinar […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, AT and the Law, AT News, Education, Learning Aids, Things to Know Thursday on Jan 12th, 2017
The RISE Act Introduced in the Senate On December 9, the Respond, Innovate, Support, and Empower Students with Disabilities (RISE) Act was introduced in the Senate by Senators Bob Casey (D-PA), Orin Hatch (R-UT), and Bill Cassidy (R-LA). The RISE Act amends the Higher Education Act to clarify the documentation an institution of higher education […]
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