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Assistive Technology Connections is sent out by e-mail and also posted on this Communities of Power website. To view past issues, use the links below. Each issue contains a list of Assistive Technology conferences and other learning opportunities and other resources and information.

Do you have suggestions for articles? If so, please send them to Kathryn Wyeth - kdwyeth at prosynergy.org.

Volume 11: 2010

• August 2010: Free Webinars, Bookshare Free Membership Offer Ends Soon!, Equal Access to Electronic Book Readers in Education, Disability Employment Resource Page, Assistive Technology Tools, Tips and Tricks, New Book Helps People who are Blind use Windows 7 and Windows Vista, Assistive Technology Exchange Highlighted New Item!
• June 2010: AT for Communication for Safety and Emergency Webinar, Participants Needed in Survey of AAC, Curb cuts TV Show Online, and Assistive Technology Exchange Highlighted Item.
• May 2010: Do it yourself AT, resources, FCC paper on accessiblity, Cognitive Assessment lab, ATX Highlighted item.
• April 2010: Ordering a Pizza, Family Guide, Work Accommodation Survey, Videos on AT, Report problems with captions, Vendor Bender, ATX Highlighted Item.
• March 2010: Vendor Bender Webinar, JAN Job Accommodation Study, Access to Public Computers, ATX Highlighted Item.
• February 2010: Home Modifications Fund for Veterans, Ramp Program, AAC Study, IEP Application for Iphone/Itouch, ATX Highlighted Item.
• January 2010: AT for Cooking, Resources, Keyboard Wizard, AT Video, ATX Highlighted Item.

Volume 10: 2009

• December 2009 Print Disabilities
• November 2009
• October 2009
• September 2009 AT and Schools
• August 2009
• July 2009
• June 2009
• May 2009
• April 2009: Focus on Parenting with a Disability
• March 2009
• February 2009: A variety of news items.
• January 2009: Focus on Universal Design, adjustable twin bed on ATX

Volume 9: 2008

• December 2008: Able Play, Digital TV Transition,
  AT for Communication, Child's wheelchair on ATX.
• August 2008: AT for Communication Training, da Vinci Awards, Online ADA courses, powerchair on ATX.
• July 2008: Hearing Loss Association and new resources for Veterans, hospital bed on ATX.
• June 2008: Use of Internet, Free browser, internet access and new item on ATX.
• May 2008: Computer Adaptations videos, AT and Long Term Care New item on the ATX.
• March 2008: Quick Ramps for Kids, Captioning and Digital TV, CapTel on Web, New item on ATX.
• January 2008: AT and Outdoor Winter Sports, New Items on ATX!

Volume 8: 2007

• December 2007: At for Communication, New Item on ATX!
• November 2007: Focus on Sleep, New item on the ATXchange.org
• October 2007: Focus on Reading Disabilities, Hearing Assistive Technology Demonstrations and New Item on ATXchange.org
• September 2007: Focus on AT and Special Education, New items on ATXchange.org.
• August 2007: AT and the Road to Freedom, New Items on the AT Xchange
• July 2007: AT Demonstrations in the Upper Peninsula, ATxchange.
• June 2007: Videos on AT on the Web, Product for Aphasia, ATxchange and Freedom Machines.
• May 2007: Resources for AT and Work, AT Xchange and Freedom Machines DVD.
• April 2007: Cognitive Disabilities, resources available and AT Xchange.
• March 2007: Medication Reminder Systems, Resources available and AT Xchange.
• February 2007: Highlights Ann Arbor Center for Independent Living Adapted Recreation Demonstrations, New Tool Kit for Parents, Resources Available and the AT Xchange.
• January 2007: Highlights Community Connection's new Assistive Technology Demonstration Program, Loan programs move to UCP of Michigan, study participants wanted.

Volume 7: 2006

• October 2006:
• September 2006: Free AT Sources, Publication on Accessible Media Available.
• August 2006
• June 2006: Travel
• May 2006: Children and Toys
• April 2006
• February 2006 Accessible Websites
• January 2006 AT Funding

Volume 6: 2005

• December 2005 New AT Act
• November 2005 Hearing Technology
• October 2005
• September 2005
• August 2005
• July 2005: Recreation
• June 2005: Accessible Training
• May 2005: AT and Housing
• April 2005: AT and Taxes.
• March 2005: AT Assessments.
• February 2005: Service Animals.
• January 2005: Augmentative and Alternative Communication Devices.
  
  

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