A group of Minnesota high schoolers built an electric wheelchair for a 2-year-old boy whose family couldn’t afford one. Continue reading High school robotics team builds electric wheelchair for boy whose family couldn’t afford one
By Jacob Bennett
The CSUN Assistive Technology Conference has a specific purpose — to advance knowledge and the use of technology that improves the lives of individuals with disabilities — but its impact is wide-ranging.
Continue reading CSUN Assistive Technology Conference Showcases Innovations For a More Inclusive World
A mother from South Brunswick, N.J. shared an emotional note on her community’s Facebook page after a recent experience with her son, 5-year-old Carter, at a skatepark.
Continue reading Teens praised for teaching boy with autism how to skateboard on his birthday: ‘It brought me to tears’
April is National Autism Awareness Month, which has a mission of helping to increase the understanding and acceptance of those who are autistic. According to the Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention (CDC), 1 out of every 59 children has been identified with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Continue reading Author Teams Up with Autism Society San Diego for National Autism Awareness Month
Dr. Greg Grillo (dentably.com)
Going to the dentist can be overwhelming for anyone. However, in patients with autism, the sensory elements of the dentist can make it much more difficult. Continue reading Autism and Dental Sedation—What You Need to Know
A 6-year-old Ohio boy who is blind taught himself to play the piano, quickly becoming a musical prodigy — and an Internet sensation. Continue reading Blind 6-Year-Old Teaches Himself to Play Piano and Performs for Hundreds: ‘Music Is in His Body’
The 11th Annual ReelAbilities Film Festival: New York of the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan is proud to take the audience beyond its outstanding selection of films with an array of special events and speakers that enhance the weeklong festival. Continue reading REELABILITIES FILM FESTIVAL: NEW YORK 2019 APRIL 2ND – APRIL 9TH
When you apply for a job it’s tempting to do anything you can to stand out. Sometimes that’s a good idea. If, for example, you’re a long-shot candidate, it might make sense to make a joke, try something bold, or make a big statement through your cover letter to get the recruiter’s attention.
Continue reading Applying for a Job? Don’t Do These 3 Things
Arunima Sinha is a serious mountaineer—she was both the first female amputee and the first Indian amputee to climb Mount Everest. And last November, she was awarded an honorary PhD from the prestigious University of Strathclyde in London. Continue reading First Female Amputee to Climb Everest Receives Honorary Doctorate
Social media is a very popular tool among people with disabilities to stay connected despite the fact that most social media tools are not fully accessible. Staying connected electronically is even more important if a disability prevents a person from being able to easily travel. Continue reading Making Social Media More Accessible to People with Disabilities
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