Mobility Solutions from Rehab Ideas

As you might imagine, people who use wheelchairs often face challenges when carrying out daily tasks.  Where can they put a backpack or purse?  How can they find a sturdy surface for a laptop without pulling up to a table?  What do they do if they are on vacation and want to explore a beach? […]

Accessibility in the Classroom

Teachers- is your classroom accessible to all of your students?  Parents- does your child struggle to read standard print?  Now is the time to speak with your curriculum committee about acquiring textbooks in formats that everyone can read. You may recall an earlier post we wrote about accessible formats for digital media, which also had […]

Assistive Tech and Learning Disabilities Training

WHAT: Assistive Technology and Learning Disabilities Training WHEN: May 21, 2010 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. WHERE: Easter Seals Crossroads, 4740 Kingsway Drive, Indianapolis IN 46205 WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Parents, students, professionals, educators, and health care providers can benefit from training content. AGENDA 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. – Registration (To Pre-register online at […]

2010 Tech Expo, Sponsored by PATINS Project

WHAT: 2010 Tech Expo, Sponsored by PATINS Project (Promoting Achievement Through Technology and Instruction for all Students) WHEN: April 20, 2010 – 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. WHERE: Crowne Plaza at Historic Union Station, 123 West Louisiana Street, Indianapolis IN 46225 Who Should Attend: K-12 Educators, parents, students, vocational rehabilitation counselors, case managers, users of […]