Articles related to "Assistive Technology"
The "IDEA" of Assistive Technology
Students' rights to assistive technology under special education law.
assistive technology • special education • individuals with disabilities education act • idea • devices
Students' rights to assistive technology under special education law.
assistive technology • special education • individuals with disabilities education act • idea • devices
AFB Assistive Technology Resources
The American Foundation for the Blind offers teachers a systematic approach to evaluate which technologies best address the needs of blind and visually impaired students.
assistive technology for the blind • assistive technology assessment for students who a • how to assess technology needs • american foundation for the blind • ike presley
The American Foundation for the Blind offers teachers a systematic approach to evaluate which technologies best address the needs of blind and visually impaired students.
assistive technology for the blind • assistive technology assessment for students who a • how to assess technology needs • american foundation for the blind • ike presley
Assistive Technology for Speech Disorders
Children with communication disorders such as those relating to Down syndrome or autism may need assistive technology to augment speech or replace verbal communication.
assistive technology speech disorders • methods augment communication • supplement verbal skills • assistive speech devices • assistive technology services classroom
Children with communication disorders such as those relating to Down syndrome or autism may need assistive technology to augment speech or replace verbal communication.
assistive technology speech disorders • methods augment communication • supplement verbal skills • assistive speech devices • assistive technology services classroom
The Journey to Assistive Technology
A personal account of my journey toward independence through assistive technology, plus links to other success stories.
assistive technology • disabilities • computer access • augmentative communication • personal accounts
A personal account of my journey toward independence through assistive technology, plus links to other success stories.
assistive technology • disabilities • computer access • augmentative communication • personal accounts
What is Web Site accessibility?
Why should your web site be accessible to People with Disabilities.
health • disability • access • web access
Why should your web site be accessible to People with Disabilities.
health • disability • access • web access
The Key to AT Assessment: Asking the Right Questions
The key to effective assistive technology assessment means asking the right questions. Here are tips for individuals with disabilities, parents, special educators, and professionals.
assistive technology • assessment • individuals with disabilities • parents • tips
The key to effective assistive technology assessment means asking the right questions. Here are tips for individuals with disabilities, parents, special educators, and professionals.
assistive technology • assessment • individuals with disabilities • parents • tips
20th Century Triumph: Disability Rights + Computer Technology
The co-evolution of the disability rights movement and modern technology--the most significant outcome of the 20<SUP>th</SUP> Century.
assistive technology • disability rights • ed roberts • independent living • computers
The co-evolution of the disability rights movement and modern technology--the most significant outcome of the 20<SUP>th</SUP> Century.
assistive technology • disability rights • ed roberts • independent living • computers
A Baker's Dozen Computer Access Programs Under $30
Seven Windows programs and six Macintosh freeware and shareware programs holding great promise for helping individuals with disabilities use computers.
computer • access • individuals with disabilities • assistive technology • macintosh
Seven Windows programs and six Macintosh freeware and shareware programs holding great promise for helping individuals with disabilities use computers.
computer • access • individuals with disabilities • assistive technology • macintosh
A Clean, Automatically-Lighted Place!
Home automation systems hold great potential to increase independence of individuals with disabilities.
x10 • home automation • assistive technology • home security • computer controlled electronics
Home automation systems hold great potential to increase independence of individuals with disabilities.
x10 • home automation • assistive technology • home security • computer controlled electronics
A site whereby Assistive Technology for the disabled is easily accessible
An Unbrella site for Assistive Technology for the disabled.
assistive technology • disabled • under one roof • mobility impaired • brain injury
An Unbrella site for Assistive Technology for the disabled.
assistive technology • disabled • under one roof • mobility impaired • brain injury
A Step Toward Independence
The first step in regaining your independence after a disability is to locate your local Center for Independent Living. A CIL offers a wide variety of services to help.
center for independent living • independence • disability • berkeley • services
The first step in regaining your independence after a disability is to locate your local Center for Independent Living. A CIL offers a wide variety of services to help.
center for independent living • independence • disability • berkeley • services
Adult Learners with Disabilities
Resources for adult learners with disabilities.
learning • learning disabilites • assistive technology • adult learning • adult education
Resources for adult learners with disabilities.
learning • learning disabilites • assistive technology • adult learning • adult education
Assistive Technology: What the Heck Is It?
Broad categories of assistive technology are briefly described, as well as the strengths and weaknesses of each technology.
assistive technology • accessible web design • people with disabilities • blind • braille
Broad categories of assistive technology are briefly described, as well as the strengths and weaknesses of each technology.
assistive technology • accessible web design • people with disabilities • blind • braille
AT and the ADA
A discussion of Assistive Technology and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
assistive technology • the americans with disabilities act • ada
A discussion of Assistive Technology and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
assistive technology • the americans with disabilities act • ada
iBook: A Good Choice for AT users?
Many features of the iBook make it an attractive choice for those in the market for a portable computer. But is the iBook a good choice for other assistive technology users?
assistive technology • disabilities • mac • ibook • usb
Many features of the iBook make it an attractive choice for those in the market for a portable computer. But is the iBook a good choice for other assistive technology users?
assistive technology • disabilities • mac • ibook • usb
Learning about AT!
A summary of courses and workshops in assistive technology
assistive technology • courses • workshops • training • education
A summary of courses and workshops in assistive technology
assistive technology • courses • workshops • training • education
Low Cost Technology to help the Disabled
Dealing with a disability can be difficult and expensive. Luckily there are low cost devices that can make life much easier if you have an impairment of some kind.
assistive technology • disabilities • hand function • blindness • deafness
Dealing with a disability can be difficult and expensive. Luckily there are low cost devices that can make life much easier if you have an impairment of some kind.
assistive technology • disabilities • hand function • blindness • deafness
Snappy Dresser Press Release
The Snappy Dresser was invented by a Pennsylvania woman with a congenital birth defect who became fed up with wasting her money on assistive devices that never worked.
snappy dresser • andrea depalma • personal aide • assistive technology • bending
The Snappy Dresser was invented by a Pennsylvania woman with a congenital birth defect who became fed up with wasting her money on assistive devices that never worked.
snappy dresser • andrea depalma • personal aide • assistive technology • bending
Snappy-Dresser Review
The Snappy-Dresser is a new and unique personal assistance device that offers three different snap-on attachments for to help you accomplish a variety of tasks.
snappy-dresser • personal assistance device • assistive technology • magnet • shoehorn
The Snappy-Dresser is a new and unique personal assistance device that offers three different snap-on attachments for to help you accomplish a variety of tasks.
snappy-dresser • personal assistance device • assistive technology • magnet • shoehorn
Technology for 'Ritin' 'Rithmatic
Access to Math and MathPad allow students with disabilities to work math on the computer screen!
physical disabilities • math • assistive technology • cerebral palsy • learning disabilities
Access to Math and MathPad allow students with disabilities to work math on the computer screen!
physical disabilities • math • assistive technology • cerebral palsy • learning disabilities
The Search for Assistive Technology: Web Sites Can Help
A guide to web sites that ease the search for assistive devices.
assistive technology • search • adaptive computing • augmentative communication • resource
A guide to web sites that ease the search for assistive devices.
assistive technology • search • adaptive computing • augmentative communication • resource
The Student-Computer Dialogue: Writing Help for Students with LD
For many students with learning disabilities, effective writing means talking to the computer and then listening as the computer talks back!
learning disabilities • assistive technology • writing • composition • voice recognition
For many students with learning disabilities, effective writing means talking to the computer and then listening as the computer talks back!
learning disabilities • assistive technology • writing • composition • voice recognition
Vocab: Accommodations
The law says that a school has to "accommodate" a student's disabilities. Do you know what that MEANS? Technical jargon can get in the way of understanding your child's r
accommodations • modifications • special education • peer tutoring • assistive technology
The law says that a school has to "accommodate" a student's disabilities. Do you know what that MEANS? Technical jargon can get in the way of understanding your child's r
accommodations • modifications • special education • peer tutoring • assistive technology
Web Access to be Mandated by US Government
A discussion of web accessibility and the legal issues surrounding it.
accessibility • web • disabilities • assistive technology • legal issues
A discussion of web accessibility and the legal issues surrounding it.
accessibility • web • disabilities • assistive technology • legal issues
Accessibility for Everyone
This is an open letter to all whom may want or need help with accessibility. This letter deals with the World Wide Web, however, Total Access deals with any disability issue.
disability • web access • www access • accessibility to the web • disabled
This is an open letter to all whom may want or need help with accessibility. This letter deals with the World Wide Web, however, Total Access deals with any disability issue.
disability • web access • www access • accessibility to the web • disabled
Profile of ABLEDATA
ABLEDATA, funded by the US National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research, provides objective information about assistive devices for the disabled.
abledata • national institute on disability and rehabilitatio • us department of education • office of special education and rehabilitative ser • accessible recreation
ABLEDATA, funded by the US National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research, provides objective information about assistive devices for the disabled.
abledata • national institute on disability and rehabilitatio • us department of education • office of special education and rehabilitative ser • accessible recreation
OCALI Provides Autism Support
Part of the Ohio Department of Education, OCALI offers transition support, assistive technology training and family services for those with autism.
ocali • ohio autism • adult transition services • autism training • autism conferences
Part of the Ohio Department of Education, OCALI offers transition support, assistive technology training and family services for those with autism.
ocali • ohio autism • adult transition services • autism training • autism conferences
PECS in the Classroom
The Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) can be used in the classroom to stimulate speech, language in kids with autism, Down syndrome, and other disorders.
pecs in the classroom • picture exchange communication systems • autism speech disorders • assistive technology communication disorder • what is pecs
The Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) can be used in the classroom to stimulate speech, language in kids with autism, Down syndrome, and other disorders.
pecs in the classroom • picture exchange communication systems • autism speech disorders • assistive technology communication disorder • what is pecs
NCD's Report: What are the AT Implications?
What can the National Council on Disability's IDEA compliance report teach us about AT in public schools?
national council on disability • ncd • idea • compliance report • special education law
What can the National Council on Disability's IDEA compliance report teach us about AT in public schools?
national council on disability • ncd • idea • compliance report • special education law
Support continues for making the Web more accessible to the disabled
At the 2002 FOSE trade show, 19-21 March in Washington, DC, most vendors showed, to no one’s surprise, that security systems and services had the highest priority. But despite the overriding need to fight terrorism, some vendors still showed support for making Federal Web sites more accessible for people with disabilities.
world wide web • disabled • section 508
At the 2002 FOSE trade show, 19-21 March in Washington, DC, most vendors showed, to no one’s surprise, that security systems and services had the highest priority. But despite the overriding need to fight terrorism, some vendors still showed support for making Federal Web sites more accessible for people with disabilities.
world wide web • disabled • section 508
Understanding Individual Education Programs
Every child in Canada and the U.S. has the right to free and appropriate education. Children have many abilities and those who have challenges have the right to an IEP.
individual education programs • iep • iep's • individual education program • special education needs
Every child in Canada and the U.S. has the right to free and appropriate education. Children have many abilities and those who have challenges have the right to an IEP.
individual education programs • iep • iep's • individual education program • special education needs
Can't afford a laptop? Try this!
The new AlphaSmart 3000 improves an old favorite and created a great deal!
ld • learning disabilities • assistive technology • physical impairments • alphasmart
The new AlphaSmart 3000 improves an old favorite and created a great deal!
ld • learning disabilities • assistive technology • physical impairments • alphasmart
College Students' Rights to Computer and Communication Access
Section 504 outlines the right of college students to have access to computers, web pages, and email.
college • university • students • assistive technology • disabilities
Section 504 outlines the right of college students to have access to computers, web pages, and email.
college • university • students • assistive technology • disabilities
Computer and Web Resources for People with Disabilities
Review of the 3rd. Edition of this important book.
book • review • assistive technology • computers • disabilities
Review of the 3rd. Edition of this important book.
book • review • assistive technology • computers • disabilities
Honda's Experimental Walking Assist Device
Honda's innovative walking assist device literally "takes the load off" to make repetitive tasks easier and makes walking easier for the physically disabled.
walking assist device • walking assist device design • mechanical linkage • assistive device • assistive technology
Honda's innovative walking assist device literally "takes the load off" to make repetitive tasks easier and makes walking easier for the physically disabled.
walking assist device • walking assist device design • mechanical linkage • assistive device • assistive technology
Screen Readers
Students with visual impairments and many of those with learning disabilities struggle reading print material.
screen readers • books on tape • assistive technology for visually impaired • blind children and computers • talking computers
Students with visual impairments and many of those with learning disabilities struggle reading print material.
screen readers • books on tape • assistive technology for visually impaired • blind children and computers • talking computers
Speech Recognition Technology for the Disabled
Students with disabilities depend on assistive technology products, such as voice transcription software, to improve the educational experience.
speech recognition technology • voice transcription software • assistive technology products • natural language processing • free voice recognition software
Students with disabilities depend on assistive technology products, such as voice transcription software, to improve the educational experience.
speech recognition technology • voice transcription software • assistive technology products • natural language processing • free voice recognition software
Take a Break and S-T-R-E-T-C-H!
This week's feature focuses on technology that may help prevent disabilities, rather than compensating for existing ones...
repetitive strain injury • typing injuries • disabilities • assistive technology • rsi
This week's feature focuses on technology that may help prevent disabilities, rather than compensating for existing ones...
repetitive strain injury • typing injuries • disabilities • assistive technology • rsi
The Continuing Saga of "Stuck"
Marcia Scherer's book just keeps getting better with each new edition.
assistive technology • disabilities • books • scherer • living in the state of stuck
Marcia Scherer's book just keeps getting better with each new edition.
assistive technology • disabilities • books • scherer • living in the state of stuck
The Power of the Internet = Ph.D.
Find out how email and the web enabled me to earn a Ph.D., despite having severe physical and speech disabilities from cerebral palsy!
denise lance • cerebral palsy • web • internet • email
Find out how email and the web enabled me to earn a Ph.D., despite having severe physical and speech disabilities from cerebral palsy!
denise lance • cerebral palsy • web • internet • email
You Might be Thankful for Stepping on this Rat!
An inventive rodent which may help people with RSI and those who cannot point and click accurately by hand.
assistive technology • rsi • repetitive stress injuries • foot • feet
An inventive rodent which may help people with RSI and those who cannot point and click accurately by hand.
assistive technology • rsi • repetitive stress injuries • foot • feet
A College for Students with Special Needs
Many students with learning disabilities would like to continue their education past high school; however, additional learning strategies may be needed.
landmark college • college for special needs • how to choose a college • college for students with special needs • programs offered at landmark
Many students with learning disabilities would like to continue their education past high school; however, additional learning strategies may be needed.
landmark college • college for special needs • how to choose a college • college for students with special needs • programs offered at landmark
Assistive Resources: Making Life with MS Easier
The Technology Age has ushered in a host of adaptive resources and organizations dedicated to making society more accessible so that all of us can enjoy fulfilling life experiences.
multiple sclerosis • multiple • sclerosis • ms • m.s.
The Technology Age has ushered in a host of adaptive resources and organizations dedicated to making society more accessible so that all of us can enjoy fulfilling life experiences.
multiple sclerosis • multiple • sclerosis • ms • m.s.
Fuji the Bionic Dolphin
In Japan, a dolphin with a prosthetic tail serves as an example of the the amazing ability of assistive technology to transform lives.
dolphin • aquarium • japan • prosthetic tail • bionic dolphin
In Japan, a dolphin with a prosthetic tail serves as an example of the the amazing ability of assistive technology to transform lives.
dolphin • aquarium • japan • prosthetic tail • bionic dolphin
How About The Hearing Impaired?
What we can do to help let the Leaders of our country know what we, as Hearing Impaired people are missing in our lives to help us and others communicate better together.
hearing impairment • input • inprovements
What we can do to help let the Leaders of our country know what we, as Hearing Impaired people are missing in our lives to help us and others communicate better together.
hearing impairment • input • inprovements
Telecommunications Access for Individuals with Disabilities
While some features of telecommunications are inaccessible for individuals with disabilities, other features actually enhance the communication.
assistive technology • augmentative communication • pagers • cell phones • modems
While some features of telecommunications are inaccessible for individuals with disabilities, other features actually enhance the communication.
assistive technology • augmentative communication • pagers • cell phones • modems
BrainPort Vision Device
BrainPort collects visual data using a tiny, glasses-mounted video camera, translating images into electrical patterns on the surface of the tongue.
brainport vision device • sensory substitution devices • assistive technology for blind • paul bach-y-rita • wicab inc.
BrainPort collects visual data using a tiny, glasses-mounted video camera, translating images into electrical patterns on the surface of the tongue.
brainport vision device • sensory substitution devices • assistive technology for blind • paul bach-y-rita • wicab inc.
Distance Learning for the Blind
Blind and visually impaired people can access online courses in different media that teach everything from basic communication skills to programming high-tech gadgets.
distance learning for blind students • braille literacy career building • hadley school for the blind • hadley school • accessibility software
Blind and visually impaired people can access online courses in different media that teach everything from basic communication skills to programming high-tech gadgets.
distance learning for blind students • braille literacy career building • hadley school for the blind • hadley school • accessibility software
Preventing Falls in the Elderly
Falls are the leading cause of serious injuries in the elderly. A fall can be debilitating and can have severe consequences, especially for individuals with osteoporosis.
osteopororis • preventing falls • preventing falls in the elderly • elderly falls • geriatric falls
Falls are the leading cause of serious injuries in the elderly. A fall can be debilitating and can have severe consequences, especially for individuals with osteoporosis.
osteopororis • preventing falls • preventing falls in the elderly • elderly falls • geriatric falls
SenseCam - Camera with a Mindful View
This breakthrough in assistive technology is a small digital camera worn around the neck which takes low resolution photos and may benefit those with memory loss.
sensecam • camera • small • assistive • technology
This breakthrough in assistive technology is a small digital camera worn around the neck which takes low resolution photos and may benefit those with memory loss.
sensecam • camera • small • assistive • technology
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