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Alert: Assistive technology after high school - Webinar April 23

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Samsung faces disability setback

Samsung faces disability setback | Michigan Assistive Technology Program | Scoop.it
A German judge suspends a case in which Samsung challenged Apple's inclusion of a function which makes iPhones accessible to blind people.
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Samsung faces disability setback

Samsung faces disability setback | Michigan Assistive Technology Program | Scoop.it
A German judge suspends a case in which Samsung challenged Apple's inclusion of a function which makes iPhones accessible to blind people.
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The Disability Policy Seminar | April 15-17, 2013 | Washington, DC

The Disability Policy Seminar | April 15-17, 2013 | Washington, DC | Michigan Assistive Technology Program | Scoop.it
The Disability Policy Seminar is an event focusing on major federal issues that affect the lives of persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.
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Biological marker for dyslexia discovered by researchers

Biological marker for dyslexia discovered by researchers | Michigan Assistive Technology Program | Scoop.it
Many in the scientific community have theorized that a person’s biology is linked to the development of dyslexia, but the biological mechanisms have never been truly understood.
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Web Accessibility and Individuals with Disabilities in Postsecondary Education: The Legal Issues

Web Accessibility and Individuals with Disabilities in Postsecondary Education: The Legal Issues | Michigan Assistive Technology Program | Scoop.it
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Voice Recognition Comes To Chrome (Stable)

Voice Recognition Comes To Chrome (Stable) | Michigan Assistive Technology Program | Scoop.it
RT @rictandag: ThinkBeyondTheLabel @BeyondTheLabel
Assistive technology is now in everything, making work more accessible to... http://t.co/hEmKEMHl7d
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Adaptations

Adaptations | Michigan Assistive Technology Program | Scoop.it
Assistive Technology: FDA Approved Bionic Eye-brings limited vision to people with specific types of blindness. Pinned by SOS Inc. Resources. Follow all our boards at pinterest.com/sostherapy for therapy resources.
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Make your gloves capacitive touch-friendly | The Assistive ...

The Assistive Technology Daily. from the North Carolina Assistive Technology Program. Skip to content. Home · About · ← Parker, Smartphone Parking App. Make your gloves capacitive touch-friendly. Posted on January 31, ...
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Assistive Technology: Clicker Docs for iPad Updated

Assistive Technology: Clicker Docs for iPad Updated | Michigan Assistive Technology Program | Scoop.it
Blog on the topic of assistive technology, eLearning, mind mapping, project management, visual learning, collaborative tools, and educational technology. Saturday, February 02, 2013. Clicker Docs for iPad Updated.
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AT Portability and a Range of Options « Smart Kids With LD

Assistive Technology is now available in a range of options that provide greater portability.
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New American Foundation for the Blind App Helps People with Vision Loss Easily Take Notes on iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch | Assistive Technology for Education

New American Foundation for the Blind App Helps People with Vision Loss Easily Take Notes on iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch | Assistive Technology for Education | Michigan Assistive Technology Program | Scoop.it
Diana Petschauer's insight: "For the millions of Americans with vision loss looking for a simple, convenient way to take notes at work, at school, or at home, the American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) today launched the AccessNote™, a specialized...
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Mega Button improves the accessibility of Chrome settings -

Mega Button improves the accessibility of Chrome settings - | Michigan Assistive Technology Program | Scoop.it
RT @VasuTweets: I need to test if this works with screen readers - Mega Button improves the accessibility of Chrome settings - http://t.co/37z7c51E
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How text-to-speech technology can help journalists avoid copy errors | Poynter.

Create. Inform. Engage.| Journalism training, media news & how to's (RT @Poynter: How text-to-speech technology can help journalists avoid copy errors: http://t.co/QwoajM2eV2 Hearing our stories ...
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No Drilling Required Grab Bars

No Drilling Required Grab Bars | Michigan Assistive Technology Program | Scoop.it
To solve this dilemma, a no drill option is available. Nie Wieder Bohren (aka No Drilling Required) is grab bar mounting system that utilizes high strength adhesives.
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Contrast Rebellion - to hell with unreadable, low-contrast texts!

Contrast Rebellion - to hell with unreadable, low-contrast texts! | Michigan Assistive Technology Program | Scoop.it
Low-contrast font color and unreadable texts? To hell with them!
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iLoc GPS Wristwatch Helps Caregivers Track Disabled Patients

iLoc GPS Wristwatch Helps Caregivers Track Disabled Patients | Michigan Assistive Technology Program | Scoop.it
iLoc Technologies' GPS Personal Locator Device uses machine-to-machine technology to enable caregivers to track people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), dementia and Alzheimer's disease.
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Adaptive DVD Player - Assistive Technology at Easter Seals ...

Adaptive DVD Player - Assistive Technology at Easter Seals ... | Michigan Assistive Technology Program | Scoop.it
People who have limited mobility in their arms and hands may have difficulty operating a traditional DVD player. Enabling Devices has a Adaptive DVD Player for people to use with ease. This device has two function keys.
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Getting Access to Assistive Technology in College | Disabilities - NCLD

Getting Access to Assistive Technology in College | Disabilities - NCLD | Michigan Assistive Technology Program | Scoop.it
Assistive technology for college students with learning disabilities - Are you a high school student who uses assistive technology (AT) in school as a way of compensating for your learning disability?
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Assistive Technology Film By The Twisting Ducks Theatre Company

This is a short film commissioned by VONNE with support by United Response and made by The Twisting Ducks Theatre Company. This Short music video explores ho...
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Great video showing AT used for life in the community!

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Glenda's Assistive Technology Information and more...: Apps in the Special Education Classroom

Glenda's Assistive Technology Information and more...: Apps in the Special Education Classroom | Michigan Assistive Technology Program | Scoop.it
Steven Blomdale's curator insight, March 6, 8:02 PM

The following blog gives insight into using wireless devices as a assistive resource for special needs students. The blog compares apple and android devices and which device is better to use and why.

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Excellent iPad Apps for Reading Disability ~ Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

Excellent iPad Apps for Reading Disability ~ Educational Technology and Mobile Learning | Michigan Assistive Technology Program | Scoop.it
RT @GregReynoldsTTS: Excellent iPad Apps for Reading Disability.
#EducationalTechnology #MobileLearning http://t.co/pzS8eFiz via @medkh9
#TTSed #edtech #iPaded
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Use Google Docs? Get Free Text-to-Speech! – IPAT ND Assistive ...

Use Google Docs? Get Free Text-to-Speech! – IPAT ND Assistive ... | Michigan Assistive Technology Program | Scoop.it
North Dakota Interagency Program for Assistive Technology. Search Search ... IPAT staff regularly field calls from parents of school-aged children who use assistive technology for educational purposes.
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Using Assistive Technology to Support Writing | LD Topics | LD OnLine

Using Assistive Technology to Support Writing | LD Topics | LD OnLine | Michigan Assistive Technology Program | Scoop.it
Assistive technology can be an effective element of the writing curriculum for students with disabilities. In this article, CITEd looks at how technology can support students' writing.
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Seniors get digital, reshaping America's wired future - OregonLive.com

Seniors get digital, reshaping America's wired future - OregonLive.com | Michigan Assistive Technology Program | Scoop.it
Seniors get digital, reshaping America's wired future
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And because aging boomers will more than double America's 65-and-over population to 89 million by 2050, the nation will have a mass uptick in people needing assistive technology.
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