by Shelley Haven, ATP, RET – Assistive Technology Consultant www.TechPotential.net New technologies for learning also create new challenges. This is very evident with “smartpens” which capture a student’s handwritten notes, record audio, and link the two together. Devices like Livescribe’s Echo® can be incredibly helpful to students with dysgraphia, slow auditory processing, and other issues…
Calling all AT Network members! Join us for the AT Network’s annual in-person training and networking event. AT Forum Overview The AT Network’s annual AT Forum will be held on Wednesday, February 29th from 10am to 4pm in downtown San Diego. This in-person event is a great opportunity to network with AT Network members, work…
We are excited to announce that Rachel Anderson has joined the AT Network as our new Information & Assistance Advocate. She will be answering the AT Network’s Information and Referral line (800-390-2699), updating the AT Services Directory, and organizing outreach efforts. A little bit more about Rachel: Rachel Anderson, CFILC’s Information and Assistance Advocate, has…
By Kim Cantrell, CFILC’s Director of Programs Do charter schools welcome students with disabilities? Turns out, not so much. I was listening to the radio news a couple of weeks ago and heard a segment on charter schools in Florida. They discussed how many of Florida’s charter schools will not enroll students when they deem…
by Rosemarie Punzalan, CFILC’s Web Accessibility & Training Specialist The AT Network held a variety of trainings, vendor forums, virtual brown bags and other meetings. They were recorded on a webinar platform such as Talking Communities or Elluminate Blackboard Collaborate, which required you to download a small plug-in the first time you use the software.…
By Derek Zarda, Independent Living Resource Center San Francisco Being the newest Assistive Technology Device Lending Library (DLL) on the AT Network, I can say that these past few months following its inception here at ILRCSF have been truly remarkable. We at ILRCSF are very thankful for the opportunity to participate in this program and…
by Shannon Coe, CFILC’s Reuse & Finance Coordinator During the weekend of November 19th and 20th, I got the chance to attend the Abilities Expo in San Jose. There were new faces and animals at the event. I saw horses giving rides to people with autism as a form of therapy. There was a hot…
Are you looking for alternative funding resources to pay for the assistive technology you need? There are fewer funding sources out there these days, but if you are organized and able to justify your need for AT, then you may be able to get what you need. The AT Network has resources online to help…
By Kim Cantrell, CFILC’s Director of Programs While at the Abilities Expo in San Jose last weekend, I came across an exhibit showcasing an accessible hot air balloon basket made for wheelchair users. It was an amazing sight. Now wheelchair users can easily enjoy hot air balloon experiences. The accessible basket has a ramp, lowered…
By Shannon Coe, CFILC’s Reuse & Finance Coordinator It’s alive! The AT Network has resurrected its Repair and Reuse Fund. With a new face lift to the online application, we would like to highlight some of the changes. The most important change is that organizations can now submit up to five devices for repairs each…