A school in Connecticut is using iPads to help autistic students to be able to communicate with their teachers and families. The touch screen system that the iPad uses works well with children who have difficulty communicating verbally and are able to use their hands and fingers to manipulate and interact with the iPad screen. There are some apps that have been designed for students who are non-verbal to use in order to indicate what they know, what they want, or what they need. The Milford school district recently purchased three iPads that were handed to families of autistic students … Continue reading →

On the 20th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, President Barak Obama signed into effect the Equal Access to 21st Century Communications Act. This bipartisan bill will help expand access to technology such as smart phones, television and the internet, to those with disabilities. There are 25 million visually impaired Americans and 3 million hearing-impaired Americans who are eagerly waiting to benefit from this new law. Many of us take our sight and hearing for granted, and never consider how the millions of Americans with sensory impairments communicate in today’s technologically advanced world. Imagine watching television or trying to … Continue reading →