Michigan's Assistive Technology Program
Assistive
Technology Connections
May 2009
In This Issue:
- Assistive Technology Funding Through Medicaid: Webinar Archive now Available
- Assistive Technology Boogie!
- American Foundation for the Blind (AFB)'s You Tube Channel
- The Family Center on Technology and Disability (FCTD) 2009 AT Resources CD-ROM
- Assistive Technology Exchange Highlighted
New Item!
- Calendar
- Subscription Information
Assistive Technology Funding Through Medicaid: Webinar Archive now Available
Archived Webinar on Assistive Technology Funding: Medicaid. This conference was presented on April 8, 2009 by Amy Maes, Executive Director of the Superior Alliance for Independent Living (SAIL). Michigan's AT Program used a web conferencing system from IDEAL group "Online Conferencing Systems"which is designed to be accessible for people who use assistive technology.
Assistive Technology Boogie!
AT Boogie is a multi-media product that celebrates assistive technology through music and animation with open captioning and audio description. "A.T. Boogie" is the result of collaboration between Jeff Moyer; animator Haik Hoisington; and Jim Tobias, president of Inclusive Technologies, a New Jersey-based assistive technology consulting firm. Copies of AT Boogie on disk can be ordered from Jeff Moyer.
American Foundation for the Blind (AFB)'s You Tube Channel
AFB's You Tube channel includes short video's with descriptive video included. Many of the videos are about assistive technology, for example: Using Technology to Maintain Independence with Vision Loss You Tube Video
Assistive Technology For Students Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired: A Guide to Assessment
Assistive technology is essential in today's world to enable people who are blind or visually impaired to participate fully in school, work, 
and life. But how can you keep track of all the devices and software and each one's function? And what assistive technology tools are right for your students? If you’ve asked yourself these questions or others like them, this comprehensive handbook is the resource you need. You'll find a wealth of technical information translated into clear, user-friendly terms in Assistive Technology For Students Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired. The book is available from the AFB for $49.95 in either paperback or ASCII on CD-ROM.
The Family Center on Technology and Disability (FCTD) 2009 AT Resources CD-ROM
The FCTD's annual CD includes transcripts of online discussions, 
monthly newsletters, resource reviews, member listings and more. From AT outcomes to evidence-based learning to funding, the materials cover a wide range of issues related to assistive technology. Individuals can order a free copy from their website. If you would like to order multiple copies of the CD’s to distribute at a conference or to school personnel, please send a request via e-mail to fctd@aed.org.
Highlighted Item on the AT Xchange!
Fisher Paykel CPAP with humidifier and carrying case:
- Condition: Excellent
- Listing price: $350.00 or Best Offer
- Price when new (MSRP): $1,200
- Age of intended user: Adult
- Other Special Instructions: Seller will pay for the shipping and handling.
- Date listed: April 22, 2009
- Location: Midland, MI
The AT Xchange is a Michigan-based web site where people can buy, sell, or give away assistive technology (AT). Do you have a used AT item in storage that could really help someone who has a disability? It could be anything from a wheelchair, stair lift, Braille reader, or reacher! If so, just post a classified ad on AT Xchange.org. The AT Xchange is open to vendors who have used equipment for sale also don't worry about cost, AT Xchange is a free service!
Calendar of Assistive Technology Conferences and Events:
- May 14, 2009 Eye Gaze Communication Seminars: The morning seminar, from 9:00-10:30 am, will be geared towards professionals working in the areas of AAC/AT. The afternoon seminar, from 4:00-5:30, will be geared towards patients, family members, caregivers, and health care aides. Both will be held at ALS of Michigan, Inc. 24359 Northwestern Highway, Suite 100 Southfield, MI 48075 For more information, please contact Lisa Bardach, 248.354.6100 ext 227.
- Changed Date!June 22-23, 2009 Michigan Integrated Technology Supports (MITS) 2009 Summer Institute at the Hagerty Center on the campus of Northwestern Michigan College in Traverse City- 2009 MITS Summer Institute. The cost of the conference has been reduced to $35 per person.
- June 23-27, 2009 New Orleans, Louisiana at the Sheraton New Orleans Hotel - RESNA's international, interdisciplinary conference on technology and disability.
- October 28 - 31, 2009 Chicago, IL - Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA) Conference.
MDRC Governing Board Meetings
Come
tell your story to the Michigan Disability Rights Coalition's Governing
Board. All meetings are open to the public and we encourage people to
attend. The next meeting is July 30th from 5 PM - 7 PM
All meetings are at:
3498 E. Lake Lansing Rd., Ste 100,
East Lansing,
MI 48823
AT Connections
This newsletter is a service of Michigan Disability Rights Coalition, AT Program. Funding is through the Assistive Technology Act received through Michigan Rehabilitation Services. Subscriptions are free! For information, write to mdrc@prosynergy.org.
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