The Role and Impact of Vocational Rehabilitation in Inclusive Higher Education for Youth with Intellectual Disability and Autism Study Purpose: To determine the frequency of interaction and role played by Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) agencies in supporting students with intellectual disability/autism (ID/A) in accessing inclusive higher education as a path to employment, and if these differ […]
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The news this week has done nothing but slay our hearts. If you don’t want to read any more about it, I don’t blame you. At least the articles below are a testament to the better side of humanity, the ingenuity of our minds, and the compassion of our hearts. This, here, is something to hold […]
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ALS Assistive Technology Challenge The ALS Assistive Technology Challenge is a program focused around accelerating the development of communication technologies for ALS patients with development funds of over $500,000. The Prize Phase of the challenge is now open for registration. Final deadline for submission of the letter of intent is July 29, 2016. The ALS Assistive […]
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The Deadline to Submit Artwork for the 2017 IOD Calendar has been extended to Friday, July 8, 2016! In order to give more people an opportunity to participate in the IOD Calendar, we have decided to extend the deadline. This year the IOD calendar will center around the theme of “Community”, and for the first […]
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This well-rated app is worth trying out, especially because it’s FREE! Color Blind Pal helps people who are color blind see the colors around them. It also lets people with normal vision see what it’s like to be color blind. Want to know what color something is? Now you don’t need to ask a friend – […]
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Exoskeletons have been making waves for the past few years, but with recent advancements in materials, access, and funding, they just might be the wave of the future for many individuals with physical disabilities. Check it all out right here – AT in the news for the week of 6/27 thru 7/1 The Tech Industry […]
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