Assistive Technology Works!

Knowing where to begin and how to proceed can be daunting, however.  We're here to help.  The Family Center on Technology and Disability provides a wide range of resources on assistive and instructional technologies, from introductory fact sheets through CEU's for practitioners and educators.  Try setting aside 30 minutes a day to review an FCTD resource.  Before you know it, you'll know a lot more about both established and emerging technologies that can improve the lives of the children and youth with whom you work and live.  Of course, we're here for your just-in-time information needs as well.  We hope you'll visit our site often!

News & Notes

Young girl working on laptopThe new issue of News & notes is now online!  We are pleased to welcome Mel Lee and Michael Kasloff of Wireless Generation.  They join us to  share the perspective of individuals who are responsible for creating and administering computer-based assessment and instruction programs.  Supporting that interview are links to related resources and information on organizations that support technology in education.   

Assistive Technology (AT) Resources

Explore our AT Resources database for information on assistive and instructional technology. This week our featured resource explains the issues and identifies what needs to be done at the state and federal levels in order for children with print disabilities to be able to access their curricula.   Progress and Stalemates: The Complexities of Creating a Textbooks-on-Time System for Blind Students

 

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2009 Summer Institute on Assistive Technology

 

Register today for the 2009 Online Summer Institute on Assistive & Instructional Tecnology. The Institute will take place July 20-31, 2009. This year's topics are: Use of Social Media Tools and Accessible Instructional Materials: NIMAS and Beyond. Whether you participate in the Institute for continuing education credit or just to increase your knowledge, our faculty of assistive technology experts will share successful strategies and useful resources.  Join colleagues throughout the country from the comfort of your office or home.

FCTD Online Discussions

Gayl BowserThe Family Center recently concluded an online discussion of Assistive Technology and Transition, moderated by Gayl Bowser.  You can read the transcript of this discussion and many others in our online discussion archive. 

2009 AT Resources CD-Rom

When you don't have ready access to the Internet, you can still view all of the information available on our website.  The Family Center CD-ROM continues to offer printer-friendly versions of our many resources. Request a copy of our most recent disc.

Assistive Technology Success Stories

David ZuckerWe understand the impact technology can have on the life of a student with disabilities.  Read inspiring stories about students who have experienced great success and achievement through their use of assistive and instructional technologies in our AT Success Stories. 

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