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Alaska & Rhode Island Launch ABLE Programs, 1/30/17

Jan 30th, 2017 by

Alaska and Rhode Island Launch ABLE Program

On December 22, the National Able Resource Center announced that Alaska and Rhode Island launched ABLE programs.  Both the “Alaska ABLE Plan” and the RI’s ABLE Plan” are members of the National ABLE Alliance, a group of 13 states that have pooled resources in order to offer their respective ABLE programs.   Both of these plans are open to eligible individuals nationwide and allow qualified individuals with disabilities to save up to $14,000 a year in an ABLE account.  For more information, visit: http://www.ablenrc.org/.

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AT News Wrap Up, 1/27/17

Jan 27th, 2017 by

From the rehab facility to the office, accessibility and innovation go hand-in-hand. AT in the news for the week of 1/23 thru 1/27.

Engineers develop ‘smart glasses’ that automatically focus on what wearer sees

Samsung’s #SeeColors App Helps Colourblind People Adjust Their TV Correctly

Glassouse lets users control a mouse cursor with their eyes — and mouth

Harvard’s exosuit asks walkers to give only 77 percent

Make your meeting more accessible with Skype for Business

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Scholarships for people with physical disabilities, 1/26/17

Jan 26th, 2017 by

It’s that time of year that students are sending in college applications and getting ready to make decisions about where to study for the next four years (and of course, what to study!!!). But it’s also the time of year when parents and loved ones begin to worry, a lot, about how to pay for tuition and all the other related expenses . In honor of due diligence, here’s a list of paces that offer scholarships for students with physical disabilities. Don’t miss out on some of these incredible scholarship opportunities.

 

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EDs Guidance on Students w/Disabilities, 1/24/17

Jan 24th, 2017 by

ED Releases Guidance on Civil Rights of Students with Disabilities

On December 28, the Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights released three new sets of guidance to assist the public in understanding how the Department interprets and enforces federal civil rights laws protecting the rights of students with disabilities.  The three documents included a parent and educator resource guide, a Dear Colleague letter, and a question and answer document o the use of restraint and seclusion in public schools.  The DCL and the Guide discuss the rights of students with disabilities in public charter schools.  Specifically, the Guide makes clear the Section 504 rights of students with disabilities if a charter school is a virtual or online and states that it must be ensured “that the technology is accessible to students with disabilities. This means that the technology must be accessible to students with disabilities when their disabilities affect their use of the school’s technology.”  For more information, visit:

https://www.ed.gov/news/press-releases/us-department-education-releases-guidance-civil-rights-students-disabilities

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Maryland DD Council’s 2017 Public Policy Platform, 1/23/17

Jan 23rd, 2017 by

Maryland Developmental Disabilities Council  announces the release of its

2017 Public Policy Platform 

The Platform outlines what is needed to ensure people with developmental disabilities in Maryland: 

  • exercise control over their lives
  • reach their full potential and 
  • lead healthy, fulfilling lives with enriching relationships

The Maryland DD Council works to advance the inclusion of people with developmental disabilities in all facets of community life by eliminating barriers, creating opportunities, empowering people, and promoting innovation. 

The 2017 legislative session opens on January 11 and runs through April 10. 
DD Day at the Legislature is scheduled for February 23  (registration will be open soon). 

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AT News Wrap Up, 1/20/17

Jan 20th, 2017 by

Advancement stems from adversity. Let the links below, and the articles we share every day, be a constant reminder that there will always be progress, hope, and do-gooders, no matter the adversities we face, personally and collectively. AT in the news for the week of 1/16 thru 1/20.   

Emerging Technologies Will Achieve Employment Equity for People with Disabilities

Make your Outlook email accessible

Get started using VoiceOver with the SharePoint app for iOS

Arclight—a pocket-sized device that could save the sight of millions of people

Smartphone-Based Gaze Gesture Communication for People with Motor Disabilities (PDF)

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