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Assistive Technology Podcasts!

INDATA, the Indiana AT Act Program, is producing two weekly podcasts of interest to assistive technology enthusiasts. Produced in the style of radio program broadcasts, they are fast paced segments providing news, reviews, tips and tricks, and interviews with AT … Continue reading

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“It Takes A Village…”

“It Takes a Village…” There is an old African proverb that says, “It takes a village to raise a child.”  When the child has a disability it also takes the involvement of many state agencies. Mary Doherty, social worker at … Continue reading

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Now Available! MassMATCH Quarterly News: Back to School

The latest edition of the MassMATCH NEWS Quarterly is now available. Read about the world of digital books (“So many free ways to read!”), 10 Web pages with apps for special education and beyond, highlights of the recent Change People’s … Continue reading

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Great Video! Leonard Florence Center for Living

Learn how residents with ALS and MS are living and thriving in Chelsea Massachusetts. Visit www.changepeopleslives.org and register for the conference today!

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Now Available: the Summer Recreation Edition of the MassMATCH Newsletter

Check out the summer recreation edition of the MassMATCH Quarterly Newsletter. Articles include Gigi Ranno on The Power of Recreation, Tips for Easier Gardening, a New Adapted Bikes Program in Western Massachusetts, and much more! Read the newsletter at this … Continue reading

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Using Apps in Times of Emergencies

In case you missed it, below is the Pass It On Center article that was featured in the March 2011 Friends of ATIA Newsletter. A priority of the Pass It On Center (PIOC) is making sure that in an emergency, … Continue reading

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AT Position Opening

The Stout Vocational Rehabilitation Institute at the University of Wisconsin-Stout has a full-time opportunity for an assistive technologist.  A bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy, rehabilitation, engineering or related fields is preferred, as is ATP certification or the ability to sit … Continue reading

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Public Hearing on Bills for Hearing Aids and Large Print Labels

Date:   June 28, 2011 Time:   1 PM Room:  BI, State House  The Joint Committee on Financial Services will hold a public hearing on the following bills: 1.  SB429 – An Act providing health care coverage for hearing aids.  Sponsored by … Continue reading

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White House Hosts Monthly Disability Call

On Thursday, May 26, the White House held their monthly disability call hosted by Kareem Dale, Associate Director, White House Office of Public Engagement & Special Assistant to the President for Disability Policy.  Guest speakers on this month’s call included … Continue reading

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Free iPad and Software for Families with Children who have Autism and are Limited-Verbal or Non-Verbal

The Holly Rod Foundation, founded by Rodney and Holly Robinson Peete, who themselves have a son with autism, are having a holiday giving campaign by donating iPads to families with children diagnosed with autism, who are either non-verbal or have … Continue reading

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