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Technology Resources
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Acessible Instructional Material for Children
The National Center on Accessible Instructional Materials offers information and resources for families and students on
topics such as AIM at home and at school, assistive technology, and alternate-format learning materials.
For more information go to: www.aim.cast.org/learn/aim4families
From: NICHCY's News You Can Use
New Ipod Touch Workbook for Individuals with Cognitive Challenges
"Organizing Your Life with the Ipod Touch: Making Cognitive Connections at
Home, Work, and School" is a workbook developed by the PDA 4 Memory Project for individuals living with brain injuries and
other cognitive issues. Topics covered in the workbook include: Making Cognitive Connections, iPod Touch Basics, The Clock
App, The Calendar App, The Contacts App and TheNotes App.
For more information go to: http://id4theweb.com/iPod_book.cfm
IEP Checklist Iphone APP
The Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center (PEATC) has announced the development of an Individualized Education Program (IEP)
Checklist iPhone application. The new IEP application helps parents of students with disabilities become better informed by making IEP
information easier to access. This tool is for parents and teachers to consider as they develop an IEP. Not every item on the checklist
is required by special education regulations.
For more information go to: www.peatc.org/peatc.cgim?template=IEPChecklistiPhone
New Study Reveals Large Differences In Usage Of Assistive Technology By Age,
Race, Ethnicity, Education, Income, and Type and Severity Of Disability
Assistive technology is essential to the lives of many people with disabilities, but disparities in usage put certain segments of the
disability population at a particular disadvantage. This article uses survey data and statistical modeling to explore differences in
technology usage across disability subpopulations. Responses to a 2005 survey of nearly 2,000 adult consumers of California Independent
Living Centers reveal large differences in technology usage by age, race, ethnicity, education, income, and type and severity of
disability.
To access the study go to: www.pascenter.org/publications/publication_home.php?id=915
Find an Assistive Technology Resource Center in Your State
State Assistive Technology (AT) Act Programs work to improve access to assistive technology for individuals with
disabilities through comprehensive statewide programs. These programs include device loans, AT reuse, device demonstrations
and state financing activities.
To find an AT program in your state go to: www.ataporg.org/atap/index.php.
For a listing of AT manufacturers and distributors in your state visit: www.abledata.com/
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technical assistance activity of the TATRA Project. The TATRA Project is funded by the Rehabilitation Services Administration.
To subscribe to Reference Points go to: www.pacer.org/tatra/list/index.asp
Readers are invited to send information about new resources on secondary education, transition and vocational rehabilitation topics to
tatra@pacer.org.
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