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TechACCESS 07 - Assistive Technology: Improving Lives Daily
November 27, 2007

http://www.connsensebulletin.com/csb042.mp3

Keynote: Living in the State of Stuck . . .
and Getting Out of It

Marcia Scherer, Ph.D., President
Institute for Matching Person & Technology
IMPT97@aol.com
http://members.aol.com/IMPT97/MPT.html


Photo of Dr. Scherer

http://www.connsensebulletin.com/csb041.mp3

Cosmo's Learning Systems

Erin Lavin
ATKidSystems
elavin@atkidsystems.com
http://www.atkidsystems.com

Photo of Mission Control

http://www.connsensebulletin.com/csb040.mp3

AbilityPLUS Adaptive Snow Sports &
Recreation Programs

Richard F. Staples, Jr.
rfstaplesjr@att.net
http://www.abilityplus.org


Photo of Richard Staples

http://www.connsensebulletin.com/csb039.mp3

Introducing The Zoom-EX & Zoom-Twix

Lena Reznik
ABISee, Inc.
lena@abisee.com
http://www.abisee.com

Photo of Lena Reznik

http://www.connsensebulletin.com/csb038.mp3

TV Host Gets Cochlear Implant

Marie Younkin Waldman
teawithmarie@cox.net
http://www.teawithmarie.com

Photo of Marie Waldman

Closing The Gap 2007 Conference October 16-20, 2007

http://www.connsensebulletin.com/csb037.mp3

SoftTouch Software: Teaching Access Ability

Linda Bidabe
Co-Owner of SoftTouch Software
libidabe@kern.org
http://www.softtouch.com


 

http://www.connsensebulletin.com/csb036.mp3

The new Discover Envoy for the Mac OS X

Matt Budd
R & D Manager - Software
Madentec
mattb@madentec.com
http://www.madentec.com

 

Photo of Matt Budd

http://www.connsensebulletin.com/csb035.mp3

New Features of Boardmaker Software Family Version 6

Lisa Kehoe
Training Manager
Mayer-Johnson
lisa@mayer-johnson.com
http://www.mayer-johnson.com

Photo of Lisa Kehoe

http://www.connsensebulletin.com/csb034.mp3

MyTobii: Eye Controlled Assistive Technology

John Standal
Director of My Tobii and Viking Software
john.standal@tobii.com
http://www.tobii.com

 

Photo of John Standal

http://www.connsensebulletin.com/csb033.mp3

Spotlight on Learning

Lauri Susi & John Laskarzewski
Spotlight on Learning
Lauri@spotlightonlearning.com
John@spotlightonlearning.com
http://www.spotlightonlearning.com

Photo Lauri and John

http://www.connsensebulletin.com/csb032.mp3

James Slater and New Software

James Slater, President & CEO
Slater Software
jim@slatersoftware.com
http://www.slatersoftware.com

Photo of James Slater

http://www.connsensebulletin.com/csb031.mp3

Newest Software from Laureate Learning Systems

Mary S. Wilson, President
Laureate Learning Systems
http://www.laureatelearning.com/
maryw@LaureateLearning.com

photo of Mary Wilson

http://www.connsensebulletin.com/csb030.mp3

PointSmart Software & Compass Assessment Software

Aaron Gaston
Vice President, Infogrip
aaron@infogrip.com
http://www.infogrip.com


Photo of Aaron Gaston

http://www.connsensebulletin.com/csb029.mp3

Hieke Hudson Describes the Digital Wish

Heike Hudson
Tool Factory
Heike@toolfactory.com
http://www.toolfactory.com


Photo of Hieke Hudson

http://www.connsensebulletin.com/csb028.mp3

Three New Products from Crick Software*

John Crick, Founder
Crick Software
Northampton, U.K.
john.crick@cricksoft.com

http://www.cricksoft.com/

*A review of Find Out & Write About can be found at:
http://www.connsensebulletin.com/findoutrev.html


Photo of John Crick

http://www.connsensebulletin.com/csb027.mp3

Newest Products from Don Johnston, Inc.

Ben Johnston
Education Market Manager
Don Johnston, Inc.
bjohnston@donjohnston.com
http://www.donjohnston.com/


Photo of Ben Johnston

http://www.connsensebulletin.com/csb026.mp3

R. J. Cooper Introduces his Newest Products

R. J. Cooper
President of R. J. Cooper and Associates, Inc.
rjc@rjcooper.com
http://www.rjcooper.com


R J Cooper Photo

http://www.connsensebulletin.com/csb025.mp3

The Prentke Romich ECO

Kara Bidstrup
Regional Consultant
Prentke Romich
keb.cons@prentrom.com
http://www.prentrom.com/


Kara Photo

http://www.connsensebulletin.com/csb024.mp3

The CTG Website and Newspaper

Megan Turek
Webmaster & Managing Editor
Closing The Gap
mturek@closingthegap.com
http://www.closingthegap.com

photo Megan Turek

 

The ATA Gala Event to be held March 24, 2008 at CSUN Conference

http://www.connsensebulletin.com/csb023.mp3

Mary Lester
Executive Director
Alliance for Technology Access
Petaluma, CA
marylester@ATAccess.org
http://www.ATAccess.org

Mary Lester: The Alliance for Technology Access 6/6/07

http://www.connsensebulletin.com/csb022.mp3

Mary Lester
Executive Director
Alliance for Technology Access
Petaluma, CA
marylester@ATAccess.org
http://www.ATAccess.org

Lemelson Assistive Technology Development Center Student Invention Show, 5/4/2007

Lemelson Student Project: Photo Bio Reactor

http://www.connsensebulletin.com/csb021.mp3

Jon Spencer
glassrhino@gmail.com

Mida McKenrick
mmckenrick@gmail.com

Both Hampshire College students

Photo Jon and MidaTwo algae devices

Lemelson AT Development Center

http://www.connsensebulletin.com/csb020.mp3

Colin Twitchell, Director
Lemelson Center
Hampshire College
Amherst, MA
cstLM@hampshire.edu
http://lemelson.hampshire.edu

Photo Colin Twitchell

New England Assistive Technology (NEAT) Expo, April 27, 2007, Hartford CT

Introducing Language Links and Prepositions!

http://www.connsensebulletin.com/csb019.mp3

Bernard J. Fox
Vice President
Laureate Learning Systems
bernief@laureateLearning.com
http://www.laureatelearning.net

Bernie Fox

Introducing the Palmtop3 and the iChat3

http://www.connsensebulletin.com/csb018.mp3

Jennifer Della Ruffa
Sales Consultant
DynaVox Technologies
jennifer.della_ruffa@dynavoxtech.com
http://www.dynavoxtech.com

Photo Jennifer Della Ruffa

Introducing the ECO-14 from Prentke Romich

http://www.connsensebulletin.com/csb017.mp3

Shawn Malcomson
Augmentative Communication Specialist
Prentke Romich Co.
srm.cons@prentrom.com
http://www.prentrom.com/

Photo Shawn Malcomson

Jennifer Sweeney: Tool Factory Podcasting 4/26/07

http://www.connsensebulletin.com/csb016.mp3

Jennifer Sweeney
Special Education Manager
Tool Factory, Inc.
Sunderland, VT
jennifer@toolfactory.com
http://www.toolfactory.com

Podcasting logo

CSUN (California State University, Northridge) 22nd International Technology and Persons with Disabilities Conference, March 19-24, Los Angeles, CA - Produced by Professor Lynn Gitlow, Husson College

New Robotics from the Netherlands

http://www.connsensebulletin.com/csb015.mp3

Harry J. A. Stuyt,
President
Exact Dynamics
The Netherlands

info@exactdynamics.nl

Note: Great video of the robotic arm on their website!
http://www.exactdynamics.nl

Robotic Arm

Introducing the DynaVox V

http://www.connsensebulletin.com/csb014.mp3

Bob Geenen
Director of Product Development
DynaVox

bob.geenen@dynavoxtech.com
http://www.dynavoxtech.com

DynaVox V

Vista's Ease of Access Center

http://www.connsensebulletin.com/csb013.mp3

Daniel A. Hubbell
Technical Evangelist
Accessible Technology Group
Microsoft Corporation

dhubbell@microsoft.com
http://microsoft.com/enable

Daniel Hubbell

Exploring the Envoy from Madentec

http://www.connsensebulletin.com/csb012.mp3

Daniel Tse
Developer
Madentec

danielt@madentec.com
http://www.madentec.com/

Alpha Keyboard

Macros with Built-in Intelligence to Improve Software Accessibility

http://www.connsensebulletin.com/csb011.mp3

Alan Cantor
Cantor Access, Inc.
Alan@cantoraccess.com
www.cantoraccess.com

Alan Cantor

Mac OSX Solutions for Individuals with Disabilities
http://www.connsensebulletin.com/csb010.mp3

David Niemeijer, Ph.D.
Chief Technology Officer
AssistiveWare
The Netherlands
d.niemeijer@assistiveware.com
http://www.assistiveware.com/

David Niemeijer

A Conversation With the Director of CSUN Center on Disabilities
http://www.connsensebulletin.com/csb009.mp3

Mary Ann Cummins Prager, EdD.
Director, Center on Disabilities
California State University Northridge
mary.ann.cummins.prager@csun.edu
www.csun.edu/cod

Dr. Prager

A Conversation with Bridgett Perry, Founder of the CITTI Project, 2/6/07

http://www.connsensebulletin.com/csb008.mp3

Bridgett Perry
Assistive Technology Specialist
bridgett@cittiproject.org
CITTI Project website: http://www.cittiproject.org/
Lots of good 2006 photos on the website and info on CITTI 2007 Tour to Ecuador, and more.

TRLD (Technology, Reading & Learning Diversity) 25th Conference
February 1-3, San Francisco, CA

Incite! Learning Series
http://connsensebulletin.com/csb006.mp3

Lynne A. Hagan
Marketing Product Manager
Don Johnston Incorporated
lhagan@donjohnston.com
http://www.donjohnston.com/

Development of a Course for Incoming College Freshmen with Learning Disabilities
http://connsensebulletin.com/csb007.mp3

Scott Marfilius
Assistive & Educational Technologist
marfilius@WI.RR.COM

Building Wings: How I Made it Through School
http://connsensebulletin.com/csb005.mp3

Don Johnston, CEO
Don Johnston, Inc.
26799 W. Commerce Drive
Volo, IL 60073
1-800-999-4660
info@donjohnston.com
http://www.donjohnston.com/

Slater Software: Simply Science
http://www.connsensebulletin.com/csb004.mp3

Roxanne Butterfield
Slater Software, Inc.
Roxanne@SlaterSoftware.com
http://www.slatersoftware.com/

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and Assistive Technology (AT)
http://www.connsensebulletin.com/csb003.mp3

Joy Smiley Zabala, Ed.D., ATP
Assistive Technology & Leadership
joy@joyzabala.com

Soliloquy Reading Assistant, Version 4
http://www.connsensebulletin.com/csb002.mp3

Jonathan Bower, CEO
Soliloquy Learning
100 Fifth Ave., Suite 410
Waltham, MA 02451
info@soliloquylearning.com
http://www.soliloquylearning.com

Dave Edyburn: Special Education Technology Practice 1/8/07

http://www.connsensebulletin.com/edyburn1.mp3

Dave Edyburn, Ph.D.
Publisher, Special Education Technology Practice
5907 N. Kent Avenue
Whitefish Bay, WI 53217-4615

http://www.setp.net

Assistive Technology: Improving Lives Daily
November 16, 2006 - Warwick, RI

Universal Design: Integrating Best Practices and Accessibility in Instruction for All Students
http://www.connsensebulletin.com/csbri007.mp3

Rick Mills, M.S. Ed.
ALL Tech, a Division of the Spurwink Institute
New Gloucester, ME
rmills@alltech-tsi.org

Transitioning a Student with an IEP to College - A Case Study
http://www.connsensebulletin.com/csbri006.mp3

Brendan R. Foley, M.Ed., TVI, COMS
East Providence Public Schools
foleybr@yahoo.com
Ian T. Birchall
College Student
Providence College,

Kyle's Chair: A Model for Human-Centered Powerchair Design
http://www.connsensebulletin.com/csbri005.mp3

Kat Darula
Co-founder, Multi Design for People, LLC
Providence, RI
kat@designforpeople.us
Rosanna Ramos
Co-founder, Multi Design for People, LLC
Providence, RI
ros@designforpeople.us
Faith Paradis, OTR/L
Assistive Technology Specialist
East Providence School Department
faithp@cox.net
Kyle Page
AT User
Student, Martin Middle School
Mitzi Page
Parent and AT User

Note: An article based on this project can be found at: http://www.connsensebulletin.com/kylechair.html

Teaching Literacy Skills to Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders
http://www.connsensebulletin.com/csbri004.mp3

Sue Constable, M.A.
Director, Autism Support Center
RITAP, Dept. of Education
Providence, RI
susan.constable@ride.ri.gov
Amy Grattan, M.Ed.
Sherlock Center on Disabilities at RI College
Amy.Grattan@ride.ri.gov

You Already Have Access! Built-in Universal Access Features for Macs and PCs
http://www.connsensebulletin.com/csbri003.mp3

Gloria Stuart
AT Specialist
TechACCESS of RI
Warwick, RI
glories@techaccess-ri.org
William Potter
Student, Davisville Middle School
North Kingstown, RI
http://www.connsensebulletin.com/csbri003.mp3

Presenting the Tango! A New Generation AAC Device
http://www.connsensebulletin.com/csbri002.mp3

Russ Holland
Program Director
Alliance for Technology Access
Petaluma, CA
russholland@ATAccess.org

Access to Literacy: Phonemic Awareness Activities for Students who Don't Speak
http://www.connsensebulletin.com/csbri001.mp3

Margaret Kardos, MS, OTR|/L, ATP
University of Connecticut Center on Disabilities
Farmington, CT
Editor, ConnSENSE Bulletin
muncie@connsensebulletin.com

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