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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With the rapid adoption of EPUB 3, a format is now available that provides some features that outstrip those of electronic setups originally designed to be a replica of print, such as PDF. You can create a better book, one that adapts to screen sizes and font size preferences. You can create a book that […]
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The Administration for Community Living announces the launch of the first-ever ACL grant to establish a National Resource Center for Self-Advocacy to empower people with intellectual and developmental disabilities for enhancing their voice on issues important to their well-being and daily life. Self Advocates Becoming Empowered (SABE) will lead the effort in partnership with several organizations […]
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Maybe because we’re moving into National Disability Employment Awareness Month (October) but employment issues really rule the feed this week! And of course, assistive technology plays a vital role in the pursuit of employment for many individuals with disabilities, thus, this is quite the marriage of news! AT in the news for the week of […]
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