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Posted in AT and the Law, AT News, Learning Aids, Mystery Monday on Jan 9th, 2017
ED Releases Final Regulations Under Part B of IDEA On December 12, the Department of Education released the final regulations under Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). These regulations are aimed at promoting equity by targeting widespread disparities in the treatment of students of color with disabilities. The regulations will address […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, AT Events, AT News, Information Technology, Weekly Wrap-up Friday on Jan 6th, 2017
Twas’ a tough choice to narrow down this week’s most thrilling AT news, but I think this is a pretty good representation of the best. Which story do you like best? The Hawkeye Is The Adhesive, Eye-Tracking Phone The Internet Asked For Aira uses smart glasses to help blind people navigate the world First real-life […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, AT Events, AT News, Blind/Low Vision Aids , Communication Aids, Deaf/Hard of Hearing Aids, Education, Learning Aids, Mobility Aids, Web Tip Wednesday on Jan 4th, 2017
Funding AT for K-12 Chris Gibbons, Smartbox Inc, Vice President of Education and Assessment Wednesday, January 11th, 2017 – 4:00pm to 5:00pm EST Assistive technology (AT) can change the lives of students with disabilities, helping them reach their full potential. Yet the rubber meets the road when it is time to pay for AT devices and services, […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, Blind/Low Vision Aids , MD Technology Assistance Program, Tech Tip Tuesday on Jan 3rd, 2017
Guest post contributed by Erin Swann, MSE, ATP, MDTAP The i.d. mate Galaxy is a talking barcode scanner with several features designed to help people with low vision. Using the i.d. mate Galaxy is a great way to identify objects with barcodes at home or in the community. When a barcode is scanned, the name […]
Posted in AT News, Education, Learning Aids, Web Tip Wednesday on Dec 28th, 2016
Recently archived Facebook Chat: ADHD and Behavior, with Analisa L. Smith Board Member, Learning Disabilities Association of America Originally hosted on Fri Dec 23 at 10:00am ET ADHD and behavior problems can often go hand in hand. For this Facebook chat, join Analisa Smith, president of the Learning Disabilities Association of South Carolina, to get […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, Communication Aids, Learning Aids, Tech Tip Tuesday on Dec 27th, 2016
After the holidays, kids (and adults) are still wound up and full of post-festivity energy. For those who overstimulate easily, vibration is a fundamental component for sensory integration and can be incredibly useful in relaxation. Below are links to a few companies selling a variety of vibrating pillows and stuffed animals – Squeeze them, sit […]
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