The Administration for Community Living invites you to participate in a three-day event celebrating the ADA anniversary. The Smithsonian Institute is hosting Festival ADA: A Celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The event will be held outside the National Museum of American History in Washington D.C. on July 24-26, 2015 […]
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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.
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AT&T has partnered with NYU and RESNA to design a technology contest titled “Connect Ability Challenge”. AT&T will be awarding $100k in prizes to individual developers and small business that deliver software or apps to the Challenge review board before June 24, 2015. The prize money will be given in honor of the ADA 25th […]
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The Veterans Administration Center for Innovation launched the Innovation Creation Series Prosthetics and Assistive Technology Challenge to facilitate development of personalized technologies to improve care and quality of life for veterans. Designers, engineers, and other problem-solvers may submit initial design solutions for several challenges: prosthetic device and controller development, accessible gaming controls, medication adherence technology, […]
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Camp CreATe – Create, Reuse, and Explore Assistive Technology – A Week-Long, Hands-On Experience Description: Assistive Technology in New Hampshire (ATinNH) presents Camp CreATe, a week-long, hands-on experience making, taking, and exploring Assistive Technology for home, school, work, and play. Whether you join us for a single day or all five, it is sure to […]
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SUMMER CAMPS Contributed by Provi Sharpe, Director of Emergency Management and Equipment Reuse, MDTAP Many camps offer specialized care for specific disabilities or one-on-one buddies, while other camps provide tutoring for individuals with learning disabilities in addition to outdoor activities. Here are some points to consider: Keep in mind your camper’s age, needs and interests, […]
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