Tag Archives: Cloud Computing

Ain’t It Cool?

It may be 90 degrees outside but in here we’re thinking cool: Cool technology from the NIDILRR community? We’re fortunate to be a pert of a community that works on some of the latest technology supporting the independence and participation … Continue reading

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ADA: Celebrate 26 Years on the 26th! (Part 2)

July 26th marks the 26th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the historic civil rights law that prohibits discrimination and ensures equal opportunity for persons with disabilities in employment, state and local government services, public … Continue reading

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The New Economy: Rethink, Realign, Reinvent – Post-Webinar Sessions from the 2012 National Employment Conference

The Rehabilitation Services Administration presents a technical assistance seminar series, discussing issues raised during the 2012 National Employment Conference. These are free webcasts open to all. Please click the individual session titles for a full description and to access the … Continue reading

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Event Announcement: Cloud Computing and People with Disabilities

NIDRR consultant Clayton Lewis, PhD, Professor of Computer Science and Fellow of the Institute of Cognitive Science at the University of Colorado, will present Cloud Computing and People with Disabilities, March 26th, 12:30-1:30pm EDT, at the National Science Foundation: Please … Continue reading

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Two proposed priorities open for comment

Two priorities were published in the Federal Register, both of which are open for comment until February 14th: DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION 34 CFR Chapter III Proposed Priority–National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research–Disability and Rehabilitation Research Project–Inclusive Cloud and Web … Continue reading

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The Interagency Committee on Disability Research (ICDR) to host Assistive Technology/Technology Forum

On Tuesday, June 26th the ICDR presents the Assistive Technology/Technology Forum—“Creating a Collaborative Research Roadmap:  Meeting and Webinar.”  The free webinar will take place from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and examines the state-of-the-science, identifies research gaps, and outlines a … Continue reading

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Conference Call on the Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2013.

Today’s White House Conference Call dealt with the President’s Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2013 and how it applies to programs for people with disabilities. The call was led by Kareem Dale, Special Advisor to the President on Disability Policy. … Continue reading

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