I got the opportunity to go out with David Frye, Assistive Technology Specialist at Easter Seals Crossroads, and observe one of his last appointments with Karen Carichoff. Karen is working with David to go over any issues she has since he recommended, installed, and trained her on Dragon Naturally Speaking. Dragon Naturally Speaking is speech […]
Posts with the Training tag
StepPad: cognitive support tool for multi-step tasks
The new StepPad may be a great resource for individuals who have difficulty completing multiple step tasks by themselves. With the StepPad, directions that are recorded are played back in a sequence, one step at a time, to prompt the user on what to do next. The device functions well as both a short-term teaching tool […]
Assistive Technology Expo
The PATINS Project is a state-wide technical assistance network “Promoting Achievement through Technology and INstruction for all Students.” They provide a range of support services for impacting both the organizational capacity and professional capabilities of Indiana’s local educational agencies in serving students with unique learning needs. These services include: Operation of the Indiana Center for […]
INDATA Project to Host Demo Day on Autism
What: A “Demo Day” featuring devices that assist people with autism. When: Friday, August 20, 2010 Where: Rauch, Inc, 1200 Bono St. New Albany, Indiana Why: The “Demo Day” gives individuals who make an appointment the opportunity to experience an abbreviated one-on-one device demonstration, during which they learn how assistive technology can increase independence through a hands-on […]
Building Pathways to Empowerment & Self Advocates of Indiana Statewide Trainings
An important component of The Arc of Indiana’s Building Pathways to Empowerment Campaign is involving families and self-advocates throughout the state in the effort to change and improve programs and services for people with developmental disabilities. Become a part of this important effort and attend a local training in your area. In addition, Self-Advocates of […]
FREE Accessibility Webinar
Hans Hillen from TPG is presenting a Flex Accessibility Webinar in conjunction with Adobe. What: A FREE Adobe Flex Accessibility Webinar When: July 21, 2010 at 12:00 p.m. EST Where: To attend, simply join in the meeting room at http://seminars.adobe.acrobat.com/a11y, no registration or password required. Captions will be available during the webinar. You can visit […]