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Financial > Scholarships
Uncover Financial Aid Opportunities Available for Special Needs
...tutoring, and specialized programs. However, what many...financial assistance programs, each with different...student who excels in computer science could potentially...who excels in computer science could potentially qualify...Scholarships and Aid Programs. Needs-based programs...programs. Needs-based programs typically look at the...
Education > Higher Education
Online Bachelor's Degree To Cater To Students With Disabilities
...first-of-its-kind program launching in January...bachelor's degree program from Sage Colleges...students in the program known as the Achieve...behavior analyst. The program, which will focus...which will focus on computer science, will run...focus on computer science, will run year-round,...rigorous academic program. "By allowing students...standards — the program will also focus...
News > Education
The Nation's Second-Largest School District Just Banned Screens. Here's What IEP Families Need to Know About Protecting Their Child's Assistive Technology.
...when necessary for students with disabilities and makes exceptions for computer science, graphic design, yearbook classes, and state or district testing....necessary for students with disabilities and makes exceptions for computer science, graphic design, yearbook classes, and state or district testing. The resolution...
News > Advocacy
Medicaid Work Rules Are Forcing States to Rebuild Their Systems. Here's What Disability Families Should Know Before Coverage Terminations Begin.
...experts and state officials say the new rules deviated so sharply from earlier guidance that 42 states and Washington, D.C. are now scrapping months of computer system preparation and starting over. For families with disabled members, the disruption matters even for those who are legally exempt from the new...
Career > Finding Jobs
American Job Centers: Free Employment Services by State
...referred to training programs you won't find advertised...These aren't charitable programs with waitlists. They're...specialist, and intensive programs that involve formal...Self-service typically includes computer labs with internet access,...materials on local training programs. You can walk in during...referrals to training programs or apprenticeships....
Research > Assistive Tech
Brain-Computer Interfaces for Children Who Can't Speak: Research, Reality, and How to Access Trials
If you've searched for brain-computer interfaces for your child, you've...child might qualify for. What Brain-Computer Interfaces Are. A brain-computer interface...Brain-computer Interfaces Are. A brain-computer interface measures brain activity...and translates it into commands a computer can act on. Some systems use electrodes...
Special Needs > Cancer
Returning to School After Childhood Cancer: What Families Need to Know
...simultaneously. That's not effort or attention. That's neurology. The brain's short-term storage capacity has been reduced, like trying to run software on a computer with half its RAM removed. Processing speed drops. They need more time to move information from working memory into long-term storage, more time to...
Assistive Tech > Hardware
Adaptive Keyboards, Mice, and Computer Access for Motor Disabilities
...spinal cord injuries, arthritis, or other motor disabilities, accessing a computer often requires different input methods entirely. The range of available...shown a small fraction of what exists when they first ask for help with computer access. Starting with Standard Adaptations. Before moving to specialized...
Career > Skills Training
Navigating the Path to a Rewarding Career in Skills Training
...job or career. This could include things like computer skills, communication techniques, or specialized...knowledge for a certain field. Many skills training programs are designed to prepare you for entry-level positions...training is available through workforce development programs, community colleges, vocational schools, and...
Assistive Tech > Software
Assistive Technology Revolutionizing the Lives of Individuals with Special Needs
...technology are wheelchairs, hearing aids, and computer programs that read text out loud. These tools...technology are wheelchairs, hearing aids, and computer programs that read text out loud. These tools adapt to...and lift chairs aid with mobility. Specialized computer mice and keyboards make electronics accessible....
Assistive Tech > Vision
Assistive Technologies Revolutionizing Vision Impairment Care
...for better contrast. Screen readers are software programs that speak aloud what appears on a computer or...software programs that speak aloud what appears on a computer or phone screen. They provide audible access to...communication. Refreshable Braille displays connect to computers and mobile devices. They have a row of special...
Legal > Employment
Navigating Workplace Accommodations for Employees with Special Needs
...Accommodations are changes that help someone with a disability do their job duties. Examples could be providing a ramp, allowing extra breaks, or using special computer software. Requesting Reasonable Accommodations. If you need accommodations at your job, you should tell your employer. It's best to make your request...