Notetaking Technologies for Middle School, High School, College, and Beyond Presented by Shelley Haven ATP, RET Discover new notetaking technologies and strategies for transition aged students! For students with learning differences, capturing and organizing information from lectures and other class activities can feel like a daily struggle to keep up. Fortunately, today’s students have a variety […]
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The Federal ABLE Act On December 19, 2014, the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act was signed into law. This federal law will give many people who acquired disabilities prior to the age of 26 the ability to open tax-exempt bank accounts without losing eligibility for federal means-tested benefits. Funds in these accounts can […]
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Whether it’s about assistive technology development, advancement or policy, AT has made its rounds this week. From the passage of new legislation to some of the largest tech companies really thinking about accessibility & technology, it’s clear that 25 years after the passage of the ADA, change is coming. AT in the news for the week […]
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Webinar: Mobile Technology @Work for Persons with Intellectual Disabilities Tuesday, March 22, 2016, 3-4:00p.m. EST Register at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7181080138635598849 In recognition of Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, the Assistive Technology Program for the District of Columbia (ATPDC) in conjunction with the RESNA Catalyst Project, will conduct a webinar entitled Mobile Technology @ Work for Persons with Intellectual […]
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MDTAP AT Library Tours – Spring 2016 Come tour our AT Library, try out some of the newest AT devices on the market, and talk with our AT Specialist on staff. April 13, 2016 from 1pm – 3pm. Register online. May 18, 2016 from 1pm – 3pm. Register online. […]
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Oh my gracious, this week is full of the feels, and this is just a smattering of what we tweeted! Moms making clothes for kids with disabilities (and getting big name designers to sell them!), virtual reality changing the game for those with depression, college kids designing accessible toys…check it all out. AT in the […]
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