Monthly Archives: December 2012

What New Assistive Technology Did You Get?

Now that the holidays are over and gift giving has ended until next year (or your birthday) tell us what exciting new assistive technology you got and why you like it!  Word of mouth by users is the best way … Continue reading

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Bob Maloney Wants You to Know About the Power of Assistive Technology for Independent Living

by Susan Gonsalves (originally published in the SHARE Notes Newsletter and reprinted here with permission) SHARE client Robert Maloney says it is his responsibility to educate other people “in the same situation I am in” about the possibilities available through assistive … Continue reading

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Navigating Wheeled Mobility? MassMATCH wants to know!

Wheelchair users in Massachusetts have a range of experiences with maintaining equipment, sending equipment for repair, and finding a temporary chair while waiting for services. MassMATCH partners with two small reuse programs to help fill gaps experienced by residents who … Continue reading

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Assistive Technology Business Solutions Website Webinar

ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY BUSINESS SOLUTIONS WEB SITE WEBINAR Wednesday, February 13, 2013 10a.m. Eastern Time and Wednesday, February 20, 2013 10a.m. Pacific Time This w will introduce and tour the features of the AT for Employer and Business Web Portal (http://atconnects.com/employers) produced … Continue reading

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RESNA Webinar: Assistive Technology and the Interactive Process of Employee Accommodations

Assistive Technology and the Interactive Process of Employee Accommodations January 23, 2013 2:00p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time The RESNA Catalyst Project, Southwest ADA Center, and ADA National Network will present a webinar on how AT demonstrations, equipment loans, and … Continue reading

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RESNA Webinar: Assistive Listening Devices for D/deaf and Harrd of Hearing Populations

Assistive Listening Devices for D/deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Populations January 9, 2013 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Eastern Time The RESNA Catalyst Project will host a webinar featuring Valerie Stafford-Mallis, from Alternative Communication Services. Ms. Stafford-Mallis will provide Statewide AT Programs … Continue reading

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Autism Speaks iPad 2 Grant Applications Are Open!

Autism Speaks is thrilled to announce that through the generosity of Sevenly.org and the James W. Pickle Foundation, 625 financially disadvantaged individuals with autism and schools will receive an Apple iPad 2! Eligible applicants are individuals who: – Have been … Continue reading

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Bookshare Made a Difference Contest

Enter “Bookshare Made A Difference” contest now for a chancs to win tablet with Facebook ow.ly/fMeNU or web ow.ly/fMfjl

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Special Education Needs Assessment: Matching Child to Technology

Special Education Needs Assessment: Matching Child to Technology Date:                    Monday, February 18, 2013   Time:                    3:00pm – 4:00 pm ET Presenter:            Susan Zapf, PhD Cost:                     $28 for RESNA Members, $40 for Non-Members CEUs:                   0.1 RESNA CEUs Category:             Special Education  Register … Continue reading

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