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Tag Archives: assistive technology
Answered Questions for December 2021: Dental and Oral Health for People with Disabilities
Answered Questions is a monthly resource for the Spanish language Disability Community that fills an information need. This month’s question is: My son has a disability, and it can be a challenge to help him maintain his dental/oral health. Where … Continue reading
Posted in Answer Queue, Publications, Respuestas a las Preguntas, Spanish
Tagged assistive technology, children with disabilities, dental health, dental health and disabilities, dental healthcare, developmental disabilities, Disabilities, education, intellectual disabilities, interventions, NIDILRR, NIDILRR Projects, NIDILRR Research, oral health, oral health management, people with disabilities, Research In Focus, Spanish
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Answered Questions: Assistive Technology for People with Sensory Disabilities – November 2021
This month’s Answered Questions discusses assistive technology for people with sensory disabilities, including mobile health apps, preferences for indoor wayfinding systems; novel technology-based interventions, and more. Continue reading
Giving Thanks for AT – A Quick Look at Assistive Technology Research and Development
We take a quick look at some of the exciting projects working in AT right now, along with resources to find AT you need for an inclusive holiday season. Continue reading
Answered Questions: Monthly News for the Disability Community on Resources for the Latinx Disability Community for September 2021
Answered Questions is a monthly resource for the Spanish language Disability Community that fills an information need. This month’s question is: I am a service provider that works with the Latinx disability community. What information, resources, research are available in … Continue reading
Posted in Respuestas a las Preguntas, Spanish
Tagged ADA, Americans with Disabilities Act, assistive technology, children with disabilities, civil rights, developmental disabilities, disability, education, employment, Hispanic, Hispanic Heritage Month, Hispanics with disabilities, immigrants with disabilities, inclusion, independent living, Latinx, Latinx parents with disabilities, Latinx with Disabilities, NIDILRR, occupational therapy, parents with disabilities, Spanish-speakers with disabilities, stigma, TBI, transition, youth with disabilities
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The Life Champions Foundation: Assisting the Social Inclusion of People with Disabilities in Colombia
In this post, we discuss the Life Champions Foundation in Colombia, which works for the comprehensive improvement of the quality of life of people with disabilities. Continue reading
Posted in Organization
Tagged adaptive sports equipment, assistive technology, Colombia, community inclusion, Disabilities, employment, families, human rights, inclusion, medical equipment, people with disabilities, quality of life, raise awareness, service providers, social inclusion
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Autism and Technology for Independence – A Quick Look at the Research
For Autism Acceptance Month, we’re highlighting current and recent projects developing and testing technology to support the independence of people with autism at school, at work, and in the community. Continue reading
Posted in Right Resources Right Now
Tagged assistive technology, autism, autism acceptance month, NIDILRR, technology
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Answered Questions: Monthly News for the Disability Community for March 2021 on Down syndrome
Answered Questions is a monthly resource for the Spanish language Disability Community that fills an information need. This month’s question is: I am a new mother and my baby was diagnosed with Down syndrome. What resources and research are available … Continue reading
Posted in Publications, Respuestas a las Preguntas
Tagged #AnsweredQuestions, #DownSyndrome, AAC, assistive technology, augmentative and alternative communication, children, consumer-friendly resources, COVID-19, down syndrome, education, NIDILRR Projects, NIDILRR Research, parents, physical activity, raise awareness, sedentary behavior, supports
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Home Modifications: Resources from the NIDILRR Community
For people with disabilities and older adults, living independently in the community is important. However, the houses, condos, and apartments in their community of choice may present challenges [CJ1] for them, such as stairs to enter or exit, fall hazards, and … Continue reading
TecnoAccesible: An AT and ICT Portal for People with Disabilities and Older Adults
TecnoAccesible is an information portal on assistive technologies related to computer use, the accessibility of consumer technology products, and computer tools for web accessibility. TecnoAccesible focuses on news and information related to assistive technology (AT) that is applicable to the … Continue reading
Answered Questions: Monthly News for the Disability Community for November 2020 on Parenting Children with Disabilities
Answered Questions is a monthly resource for the Spanish language Disability Community that fills an information need. This month’s question is: I am a parent of a child with disabilities and I need resources to help me help my child. … Continue reading
Posted in Answer Queue, Publications, Respuestas a las Preguntas
Tagged #AnsweredQuestions, assistive technology, behavioral challenges, children, children with disabilities, community inclusion, IEP, individualized education programs, intellectual and developmental disabilities, Latina family caregivers, Latinas, mental health, NIDILRR Projects, NIDILRR Research, Pandemic, paralysis, parental perspectives, parents, parents with disabilities, physical activity, rural, self-care, Spanish, state resources, transition, transition planning
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