Prentke Romich Company (PRC) Assistive Technology Training

There is a need within the field of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) for professionals to advocate for and outline curriculum for the systematic development of language with children using AAC strategies.  The Pixon Project was conducted in order to provide just such a curriculum. Over a two year period, the Pixon Project Kit was […]

EVENT: Sensory Friendly Presentation of The Green Hornet 2D

What: A sensory friendly showing of The Green Hornet 2D presented by Goodrich Quality Theaters. When: Saturday, February 5 at 10am Where: Hamilton 16 IMAX in Noblesville, IN. Who Should Attend: Families with children who have special needs. The “Lights Up, Sound Down. Lights Up, Sound Down” event gives families with children who have special […]

Speech for Accessibility Solutions at ATIA Orlando 2011: HumanWare Selects Acapela Group as its Voice Partner

ATIA 2011, ORLANDO, Florida, January 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — HumanWare, the leading provider of intuitive and intelligent solutions for sight impaired users, will integrate text to speech solutions from Acapela Group, the Voice expert, to deliver highly natural speech, in up to 30 languages and 50 voices. More than any other users, people suffering from disabilities are facing […]

Simple Solutions: Large Print Address Books and Calendars

For individuals who have low vision or a visual impairment, the successful completion of every day activities may require ingenuity and adjustments for ease of accessibility. This includes many tasks of daily life, including the organization and recording of  certain information. The print in traditional calendars, daily planners, bank account balance books and address books is often […]