Monthly Archives: May 2011

WEBINAR: Conquer Communiphobia with the UbiDuo

May 25 , 2011, Wednesday  | 4pm EST | 3pm CST | 2pm MST This Webinar will cover how the UbiDuo help deaf, hard of hearing, and hearing people conquer Communiphobia. The UbiDuo is a cost-effective tool for face-to-face communication … Continue reading

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Bureau of Engraving and Printing Launches EyeNote™ App to Help the Blind and Visually Impaired Denominate US Currency

The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) has developed a free downloadable application (app) to assist the blind and visually impaired denominate US currency.  The app is called EyeNote™.  EyeNote™ is a mobile device app designed for Apple iPhone (3G, … Continue reading

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All SmallTalk Apps are Now Free – Four New Apps Join the SmallTalk Family

  Lingraphica, maker of the Lingraphica(r) speech-generating device for aphasia, announces the release of four new SmallTalk apps on the App store. In addition, all our apps, new and old, are now free. So download them all and get to … Continue reading

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RESNA Sponsored Webinar Invitation

WEBED-GMU02: Decoding Mobile Technologies: Review of accessibility features of Android, iOS, and other mobile operating systems DATE: Thursday, May 19 at 12:30-2:00 p.m. Eastern Time Korey Singleton, from GMU, will highlight the increasing accessibility of mobile technology and how it … Continue reading

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DCR Accessible Fair

Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation is hosting Accessible Recreation Fair, June 4, 2011 from 10 AM – 3 PM at Artesani Park in Brighton The Department of Conservation and Recreation’s (DCR) Universal Access Program (UAP) will offer a free … Continue reading

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Mass AT Loan Program hosting “Money Smart” workshops

The Massachusetts Assistive Technology Loan Program is hosting a series of three “Money Smart” workshops designed to help you build financial knowledge and develop financial confidence. The workshops are provided by American Consumer Counseling Service, a non profit credit counseling … Continue reading

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Adaptive Cycling Events and Resources

On May 16, the Asperger’s Association of New England, (AANE) is offering at Bike Riding 101 for Parents workshop in Watertown, MA (Boston) from 7 8:30pm. The presentation will help parents break down the complex process of riding a bike … Continue reading

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Easter Seals Presents: 2011 Spring/Summer Assistive Technology Workshops

iDevices in the Schools:  Communication and More! Format:  Lecture         Cost:  $75 Presenter:  Kristi Peak-Oliveira and Jamie Mobed June 6, 2011    Boston         9:30 am to 12:30 pm June 30, 2011  Worcester     9:30 am to 12:30 pm July 11, 2011   New Bedford  … Continue reading

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Two Department of Justice Announcements

Please circulate these announcements that again demonstrate this administration’s commitment to enforcing and protecting the civil rights of people with disabilities. 1.  JUSTICE DEPARTMENT REACHES ADA SETTLEMENT TO MAKE LAW SCHOOL APPLICATION PROCESSES ACCESSIBLE TO BLIND APPLICANTS Agreement also reached … Continue reading

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