Assistive Technology, General
Assistive technology devices are designed to make your day-to-day living easier, while also increasing your overall level of independence. Advances in adaptive technology have given people with disabilities new opportunities to move beyond those disabilities to participate and contribute at higher levels, whether with friends and family, in the community, or on the job. The following articles will tell you more about who's doing what in assistive technology devices, and give you a better idea of what recent advances may hold promise for you.
People with autism, particularly children, find assistive technology helpful to make daily life simpler and less stressful. Discover the range of products and materials available.
Assistive Technology for Autism: Available at All Costs and for All Levels
Special education needs can often be augmented with software and/or hardware for your home computer. Take a look at some of the best options on the market.
Special Education Needs: Top Nine Assistive Technology Products for Special Needs Kids
Do you know that the Alliance for Technology Access (ATA) can help you decide on the assistive technology device that will best suit your needs? Check them out for your assistive device needs.
Assistive Technology Services from Community Based Resource Centers
Children with disabilities may struggle with everyday tasks that come easily to other kids. Help your child by checking out these assistive technology products, and turn a frustrating day into one full of praise for your child's accomplishments!
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Top 6 Assistive Communication Technology
Our picks for the hottest new assistive communications technology, from iPods to the world’s most powerful communications device that fits in your pocket.
IEP Checklist on iPhone Application
An IEP checklist can be a headache to develop and track – unless you have the new iPhone application that takes care of the whole thing for you. English, Spanish, multiple students? No problem!
Funding for assistive technology is not impossible to find. One assistive technology coordinator has some surprising suggestions.
Assistive Technology Tools and More at Free Abilities Expo
Whether you’re after the latest assistive technology gadget or you want suggestions on how to date, the Abilities Expo is the place to be. Free workshops, demonstrations and events cover every aspect...
Assisted Listening Devices: I Can Hear You Now!
Background noise can wreak havoc for people with reduced hearing. Discover how assisted listening devices allow you to once again enjoy TV and music, or talk on the phone with friends and family.
Dr. Alan Brightman: Assistive Technology Pioneer, Advocate for People with Disabilities
Dr. Alan Brightman, Senior Policy Director for Special Communities at Yahoo!, Inc., talks with Disaboom about his decades-long work as an educator, author, assistive technology expert, and disability...
