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New Frontier In Technology: Smart Homes, Daria Domin
New Frontier In Technology: Smart Homes, Daria Domin
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Third in a series of Innovative AT Practices briefs, New Frontier in Technology: Smart Homes describes an initiative by the Alaska Assistive Technology Program centered around adopting a range of technologies to develop “smart homes.” These homes are equipped with devices that allow for tasks, typically performed by humans, to be automated by voice, touch, and sensors. Smart home technology has shown a lot of promise to increase quality of life and independence for individuals with disabilities.
New Law Helps Ensure Assistive Technology For Students Who Need It, Daria Domin, John Shepard
New Law Helps Ensure Assistive Technology For Students Who Need It, Daria Domin, John Shepard
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Fourth in a series of Innovative AT Practices briefs, New Law Helps Ensure Assistive Technology for Students Who Need It describes the legislative advocacy work conducted by the Illinois Assistive Technology Program to help pass a bill in the Illinois state legislature that mandates assistive technology to be considered as part of every individualized education plan (IEP) meeting.
From Active Duty To Agriculture: Engaging Veterans In Farming And Gardening, Daria Domin
From Active Duty To Agriculture: Engaging Veterans In Farming And Gardening, Daria Domin
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Second in a series of Innovative AT Practices briefs, From Active Duty to Agriculture: Engaging Veterans in Farming and Gardening describes a long standing initiative by the Kansas Assistive Technology Program that aids veterans and active duty soldiers transitioning into civilian life by providing them with opportunities in agriculture.