Tag Archives: Assistive Technology

Social Networking Review

Social media in times of danger

By Katherine Morgan | Published: December 22, 2012
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When dangerous situations occur, the first places that people like to check in order to find out what is happening is social media. From Facebook to Twitter to Instagram, in just a few minutes, you can find out crucial information …

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Resources

A list of sorts: holiday edition

By Katherine Morgan | Published: December 21, 2012
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I thought that since the holiday season is starting to sadly draw to a close, it only seemed fitting to offer those who have waited until the very last minute some respectable ideas about what to get someone for their …

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Technology Review

Media Access Australia covers media conference

By Katherine Morgan | Published: November 18, 2012
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The Languages and the Media conference is here yet again!

On November 22-23rd 2012, the conference will be held in Berlin and media access experts come from all over the world to show you new ways to combine both academic …

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Social Media Review

What are we talking about?

By Katherine Morgan | Published: October 29, 2012
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This week, I searched high and low through the World Wide Web to find you inspiring and interesting things for your viewing pleasure.

1. Alexis Wineman, 18, is heading off to Las Vegas in January in order to compete for …

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What I learned last week

Facebook Roundup

By Cherlaine Ordona | Published: March 5, 2012
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1.   Mashable has put together a list of 6 new tech-savvy gadgets that are helping people with disabilities.

The products are being featured at the 27th Annual International Tech and Persons With Disabilities Conference in San Diego, California.  …

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Galaxy Report

FCC to address access to internet for low-income families

By Cherlaine Ordona | Published: December 2, 2011
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The FCC and several internet service providers are looking to provide low-income families internet access.

According to an E-Commerce Times article by Erika Morphy, the plan would allow families to pay only $10 a month for internet service and would …

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What I learned last week

Facebook Roundup

By Cherlaine Ordona | Published: December 2, 2011
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This next installment includes a follow up  to Oregon’s use of iPads in elections, the largest protest in 10 years in Taiwan, how a donation changed a young girl’s life, and more.

1. According to an article on Government Technology …

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What I learned last week

Facebook Roundup

By Cherlaine Ordona | Published: November 16, 2011
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This week on Facebook I waded through endless links that will inspire and raise awareness.

1.  In Oregon residents with disabilities were able to vote by iPad.  According to the Disability Scoop article the use of iPads will “enhance accessbility …

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Galaxy Report

Stevie Wonder pays tribute to Steve Jobs

By Andy Jones | Published: October 9, 2011
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As stories ushered throughout the news this week celebrating Apple founder, CEO and icon Steve Jobs’ endless contributions to technology and business, people with disabilities ensured his transformative impact on their lives was not forgotten.

Legendary pianist and composer Stevie Wonder …

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