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Groups launch joint accessibility campaign
Thousands of Americans who have combined hearing and vision loss may soon connect with family, friends, and community through the National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program. Mandated by the 21st Century…
Being a minority at America’s best high school
Yes, Virginia, Thomas Jefferson High School For Science and Technology Had a Hispanic Student Body President With a Learning Disability, the Washington Post reports. If you Google “Anita Kinney,” you’ll…
Fewer disabled students enroll in charter schools
As the number of charter schools expands nationwide, one group of students that is enrolling in those schools at a lower rate is children with disabilities.…
How tablets are changing assistive technology
New technology has been a game-changer for many people with disabilities. Smart phones, tablets, and apps have made it easier than ever to access technology that can make life easier…
Young adults with autism lag in school, work
Young adults with autism are less likely to go to college or hold down a job than their peers with other types of disabilities, a new U.S. study finds, Reuters…
Universal Design for Learning: The next big thing in school reform?
As educators brace for new reforms, what will these changes look like? How will assessments and curriculum differ from previous versions? How can all students get the best education possible?…
Six great special-education resources for parents and teachers
Here are six special-education websites that provide vetted tools and technology that can help in many aspects of a child’s learning.…
Rise in autism increases calls for awareness
A new report issued by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) in early April during Autism Awareness Month indicates that one child out of 88 is believed to have autism…
iPad and iPod apps open up world for special-needs students
When Marissa Rega was assigned to teach the special-needs students at Clairview School in Greensburg, Pa., how to use its new iPod Touch devices, she planned to start from the…
Windows 8 will be more accessible to those with disabilities
Microsoft is enhancing some of the accessibility features in Windows 8 to make the new OS easier for people with disabilities, CNET reports. Certain "assistive technologies" have long been a…