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Posted in Assistive Technology, AT Funding, AT News, Education, Weekly Wrap-up Friday on Oct 9th, 2015
There’s money for the makers, money for the inventors, and money for the engineers, just to name a few. And other cool articles too, but who can argue with the incentive of money to bring more good AT into the world?!? AT in the news for the week of 10/5 thru 10/9 $500,000 Assistive Technology […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, AT News, Blind/Low Vision Aids , Information Technology, Things to Know Thursday on Oct 8th, 2015
VisionConnect™ is a new, free, accessible app for iPhones and iPads from the American Foundation for the Blind that gives support to people losing their vision. VisionConnect™ provides: A directory of services searchable by service, zip code, and distance, available in the U.S. and Canada. Resources and tips for living independently with a visual impairment. […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, AT and the Law, AT News, Conferences, Education, Information Technology, Web Accessibility, Web Tip Wednesday on Oct 7th, 2015
10 Tips for Creating Accessible Online Course Content Free Webinar: Thursday, October 8th at 2pm ET In our media-centric society, the desire and need for online learning is at an all-time high. However, as more academic content goes online, the industry is running into a stumbling block as they struggle to make their online courses […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, AT Events, AT News, Conferences, Education, Information Technology, Mystery Monday, Web Accessibility on Oct 5th, 2015
The International Association of Accessibility Professionals will be hosting their inaugural annual conference this month on October 21-23 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The conference will include education and interactive sessions on a broad range of topics related to accessibility. Learn more about the association or the conference online.
Posted in Assistive Technology, AT News, Weekly Wrap-up Friday on Oct 2nd, 2015
The makers have it this week. Makerspaces in hospitals, Maker AT challenges, etc. If you like this sort of thing, you’re gonna love this week’s news (and seriously, how often does anyone ever get to say that?!?!). AT in the news for the week of 9/28 thru 10/2. Airports Across the Globe Begin to Discuss Accessibility Brain implant […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, AT Events, AT News, Conferences, Education, Information Technology, Things to Know Thursday on Oct 1st, 2015
Technology and Work: Improving Employment Outcomes for People with Disabilities Webcast Date: Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2015 Webcast Time: 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) This webcast is free of charge and will be closed captioned. This webcast will focus on the potential role of technology to enhance employment for people with disabilities in two ways […]
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