JAWS: The Guide Dog for Blind Computer Users
Think of Netscape, Lotus 1-2-3, MS-DOS… Back in 1995, these applications were hot, but how many people still remember them? In that year, another program was released: Job Access […]
Gratitude, Gratitude Everywhere – And Ever More to Spare!
This is the time of year for gratitude. Among the disability community, it’s a time to reflect on the good things in life, even in the face of adversity […]
Proloquo Talks for Those Who Want to Talk but Cannot Speak
“Nonverbal” is, at times, an inaccurate label for some people with disabilities. Though unable to speak or are difficult to understand, many people with cerebral palsy or Down syndrome, or […]
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Posted Ziana Keith Works in Harmony with the Ladies
“It is important to remember that we are advocates for those who may not be listened to or do not have the understanding to advocate for themselves,” says Ziana Keith, […]
Career Development Services: A Program That Works for Scott R.
Inclusion of people with disabilities in the workplace enhances the lives of people with disabilities and enables them to participate fully in society. One way is through the Career […]
Escaping the Surly Bonds of Dyslexia and Appreciating Extraordinary Creativity
Two brothers from Ohio were the first to escape the surly bonds of Earth with a powered, controllable airplane. The creator of Britain’s most successful independent airline by far, Virgin […]
National Disability Employment Awareness Month: “Inclusion Drives Innovation”
Disability advocates and self-advocates do not allow disability to define who they are… or aren’t. The same idea applies to employment. In fact, October is National Disability Employment [...]
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Posted With a Dream and Determination, Wayne Kean Builds a Business: Assistive Technology Is There to Help
October is a busy time for awareness months. This article covers the use of assistive technology in three of these contexts: Disability Employment Awareness Month, Blindness Awareness [...]
The 2018 DDD Graduates Aging Out of the School System Timeline Is Now Available
The New Jersey Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) is pleased to release the 2018 Timeline for Graduates Aging Out of the School System. The timeline also provides a handy [...]
Partner/Plus Offers an Introduction to Augmentative and Alternative Communication Devices
Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices are a powerful type of assistive technology. They provide people with a variety of disabilities with the independence to engage in [...]