Technology Solutions for Early Childhood Conference November 29, 2016 8:30am – 2:00pm Join thought leaders in early childhood development and assistive technology (AT) at this CTD symposium for policy makers, national association staff, researchers, family advocates, and others. Funded by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP), participants will learn about […]
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MDTAP is pleased to have issued six AT Toolkits housed at six Centers for Independent Living throughout the state. Each toolkit will include a variety of devices available for demonstration to constituents in their communities. To find out what assistive technology will be included in your local AT Toolkit and how to access the devices for […]
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Surviving the Journey – Parent Workshop Series @ Lollipop Kids Foundation Workshop Topics – Thursday evenings @ 7 October 13: Diagnosis. Now What? October 20: It Takes a Team October 27: Keys to Acceptance November 10: Managing Expectations November 17: Assistive Devices December 1: Advocate the Right Way December 8: What They Don’t Tell You About Transition December […]
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An Introduction to Accessibility in Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides Thursday, October 20, 8:00 – 10:00 a.m. Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides have undergone tremendous improvements in accessibility in recent years. Blind and sighted users alike are often unaware of the techniques available for unlocking the full power of features like collaboration with screen access […]
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The CDC and NIDILRR recently created a fact sheet focused on traumatic brain injury (TBI), including long-term effects, research, and health care. To learn more about TBI and its lasting impact, read more at the CDCs fact sheet https://www.cdc.gov/traumaticbraininjury/pdf/moderate_to_severe_tbi_lifelong-a.pdf To learn more about assistive technology solutions for individuals with TBI, brainline.org maintains a helpful guide with suggestions such as […]
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Whether it’s little kids, senior citizens, or someone in between, technology (assistive or not) can make the difference between living wholly or simply surviving. Self-tying shoes, self-driving cars, and a whole lot more. AT in the news for the week of 10/3 thru 10/7. Using virtual reality to help youngsters with autism into work Fashion […]
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