Spring is in the air, and the redbud trees are blooming! That also means summer is right around the corner, and THAT means it’s time to start planning our summer activities. For some parents, summer camps are the way to go; for others, vacation planning is in the works. Still others are happy to stay… Read more »
Tag: accessibility
Assistive technology for people with disabilities
“How would you make a phone call or write an email if you couldn’t hear, see, or use your hands? This book shows how assistive technology helps individuals with disabilities to perform tasks that people without disabilities may take for granted. [It e]xplores the many types of assistive technology available for individuals with a variety… Read more »
Independent Living Centers in Indiana
Staff at the Indiana Resource Center for Autism have recently published an article that discusses Independent Living Centers in Indiana–what they are, what they do, who they serve, and how to contact them. The article also mentions who to contact if your county isn’t served by an ILC. You can read the full article by… Read more »
Indiana State Museum launches app for people who are visually impaired
CONTACT Hannah Kiefer Director of Communication Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites hkiefer@indianamuseum.org (317) 234-8146 INDIANAPOLIS (Sept. 19) – Two years ago, staff at the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites set out to do something few museums had done before: find a way to make a museum accessible and welcoming to people who are… Read more »
Assistive technology in special education
Assistive Technology in Special Education presents a wealth of practical, well-organized information to help families, teachers, and therapists find effective solutions for students with learning, literacy, and cognitive challenges. This third edition features new affordable tools to improve and compensate for challenges related to speaking, understanding, reading, writing, and thinking and remembering, as well as… Read more »