Assistive Technology

Marcia Scherer's book just keeps getting better with each new edition.

Review of the 3rd. Edition of this important book.

Home automation systems hold great potential to increase independence of individuals with disabilities.

While some features of telecommunications are inaccessible for individuals with disabilities, other features actually enhance the communication.

What can the National Council on Disability's IDEA compliance report teach us about AT in public schools?

Students with physical and learning disabilities who have access to a
computer have an alternative means of doing the note card shuffle--electronic
note cards. This week, I downloaded and tried several of these programs
and share my findings here.

The new AlphaSmart 3000 improves an old favorite and created a great deal!

Suggestions for making Legos accessible to children who lack fine motor skills and suggestions for virtual construction set software alowing children with disabilities to build on-screen.

The co-evolution of the disability rights movement and modern technology--the most significant outcome of the 20th Century.

Should we buy toys that children with disabilities ask for, although they may not be able
to play with them independently?