AT3 Center News & Tips

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September 30, 2019 ICT Accessibility

Got Alt Text on Social Media? Here’s How

Thank you to Adam Kosakowski, M.Ed., ATP, from the Connecticut Tech Act Project for this digital accessibility tip!

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September 23, 2019 Technology Spotlight / Webinars

Teaching iDevices to Blind Users–the Amazing Rita Howells

Inspired by her own experience, Rita Howells has joined a team of instructors who are blind to create free online trainings for individuals with vision impairments to master the iPhone and iPad.

September 13, 2019 AT Tips / Technology Spotlight

Rita’s iDevice Advice: Your Home Button’s Many Uses

Thank you to Rita Howells and the Illinois Assistive Technology Program for providing these home button accessibility insights.

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October 4, 2017 AT Tips / for Education

Strategies for Teaching Writing to Students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing

Thanks to the QIAT Listserv community for these recommendations and also Heidi Givens via Twitter!

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October 1, 2017 Webinars

Free AT Webinars in October

Free AT webinars from around the web, compiled by the Accessible Technology Coalition. There are 17 free webinars in October. Nothing scary about that!

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September 20, 2017 Program Spotlights

Puerto Rico Assistive Technology Program Helping Hurricane Irma Refugees

Our hearts go out to the people of Puerto Rico today, as they withstand the impact of Hurricane Maria. Yesterday, AT3 News and Tips received this wonderful story from Maria Miranda, Coordinator of the Puerto Rico Assistive Technology Program (PRATP)

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September 11, 2017 AT maker movement / Program Spotlights

Creating An Accessible Crib For Parents With Disabilities

Thanks to Christina Mills of Ability Tools for sharing her experience creating an accessible crib and with what happened when she first posted this article five years ago!

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September 10, 2017 Emergency Preparedness / Program Spotlights

Hurricane Relief: Past Lessons Pay Off

This is where disability networks shine. While the needs are daunting, this collaboration–years in the making–is launching online portals for matching assistive technology and durable medical equipment (DME) needs with the inventories of DME “reuse” programs.

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September 7, 2017 AT Tips / for Employment

TalentWorks: the Guide to Accessible Online Recruiting from PEAT

According to a 2015 survey of individuals with disabilities, 46% of respondents describe their online job application experience as “difficult to impossible.”

September 4, 2017 Webinars

Free AT Webinars in September

Free AT webinars from around the web, compiled by the Accessible Technology Coalition. September’s list of free webinars is not overwhelming, for once. Pre-registration required for many.