House acts to improve Internet access for disabled

July 27th, 2010 | Posted in Washington News

By JIM ABRAMS, Associated Press Writer Jim Abrams, Associated Press Writer – Mon Jul 26, 8:18 pm ET
WASHINGTON – The House on Monday celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act by approving legislation assuring that the disabled have full access to the Internet and television.
“The ADA mandated physical ramps into buildings,” said Rep. Edward Markey, D-Mass., [...]

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Free Tools for Struggling Writers

July 23rd, 2010 | Posted in News & Articles

By Nicole Feeney, M. ED. , Assistive Technology Specialist
New England Assistive Technology (NEAT) Resource & Education Center at Oak Hill
 Writing is a crucial piece to the education puzzle for students of all abilities. When individuals struggle with any aspect of the writing process, assistive technology (AT) can be a valuable, if not essential part to the [...]

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NEW Contributors: The Writers Brigade

July 21st, 2010 | Posted in News & Articles

We are proud to announce that “The Writers Brigade” has joined us as a new contributor to our website. The Brigade is made up of a group of talented writers who also happen to be AAC users. The AAC-RERC is a Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center that functions as a collaborative research group dedicated to the [...]

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Patient-Provider Communication

July 21st, 2010 | Posted in News & Articles

 by Leigh Lightholder, AAC-RERC Writers Brigade Participant
The capacity to effectively communicate is essential in healthcare settings.  However, this ability can be lost as a result of a pre-existing disability, illness, injury and/or trauma. The Patient-Provider Communication website addresses this issue head on and contains ready-made communication displays, educational booklets and presentations for healthcare professionals and [...]

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Writers Brigade: A Key to Plans and Dreams

July 21st, 2010 | Posted in News & Articles

by Leigh Lightholder
 My work as a member of the AAC-RERC Writers Brigade has provided me with an opportunity to learn new skills, and to share my personal experiences with AAC technology. Learn more at http://aac-rerc.psu.edu/index.php/pages/show/id/35
 My dreams of having a job never materialized until I received an email invitation to apply for a position as [...]

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