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Posted in AT and the Law, AT Events, AT News, Mystery Monday on Jun 15th, 2015
Join the hundreds of individuals, organizations, and government agencies across the country who have pledged their support for the ADA! Become a part of the nationwide celebration as we count down to the 25th anniversary of one of the world’s most historic civil rights laws. Click here to restate your commitment to continue efforts to fully implement the ADA.
Posted in Assistive Technology, AT and the Law, AT News, Information Technology, Weekly Wrap-up Friday on Jun 12th, 2015
I won’t pick favorites here but some of this stuff just blows my mind, like responsive street furniture, and eye controlled wheelchairs. Just saying. Now you decide what’s coolest to you…AT in the news for the week of 6/8 thru 6/12. What Google can learn from the wheelchair Project Lifesaver saves elderly, disabled in Central […]
Posted in AT and the Law, AT News, Mystery Monday on May 4th, 2015
The Arc Launches TalentScout – Guide for Employers on How to Successfully Employ People with Autism One in 68 children today is diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The unemployment rate of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including ASDs, is 85 percent. Because of these statistics, the Arc has launched a new resource called TalentScout. […]
Posted in AT and the Law, AT Events, AT News, Mystery Monday on Apr 6th, 2015
A great new website, itvaccessible.com (Is This Venue Accessible), is now live and focused on identifying accessible music & show spaces in cities across America (and a few internationally!). Founded by a DC-based man with a physical disability, Sean Gray, the site identifies accessible spaces based on criteria such as main entrance, side entrance bathroom, etc. and […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, AT and the Law, Things to Know Thursday on Dec 4th, 2014
Domestic violence and sexual assault is something that has been in the news a lot recently. As such, we’ve come across some helpful resources that could be useful to anyone using assistive technology (AT) or working in the field of disability service. Please share and share widely: 5 Ways To Make Sexual Assault Services More […]
Posted in AT and the Law, AT Events, Maryland, Mystery Monday on Nov 24th, 2014
Sign the ADA Pledge 2015 Become a part of the nationwide celebration and recommitment to the ADA – let’s get 25,000 signatures for the 25th ADA Anniversary. **Note: By signing, your name & state will display (after review) on this website. We will only use your information to contact you with questions on your signed […]
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