Michigan's Assistive Technology Program
Assistive
Technology Connections
May 2009
In This Issue:
- Publication: “Adaptive Baby Care Equipment: Guidelines, Prototypes & Resources
- The Internet's One-Stop Resource for Parents with Disabilities
- The Parenting with a Disability Network
- AT and Communication Workshop Scheduled
- Assistive Technology Exchange Highlighted
New Item!
- Calendar
- Subscription Information
Publication: “Adaptive Baby Care Equipment: Guidelines, Prototypes & Resources”
This publication
from Through the Looking Glass (TLG) highlights TLG's research
and development of adaptive baby care equipment. The publication is
86 pages long (with photos). Cost: $15. To request an order form for
this and other TLG publications, call 1-800-644-2666 (voice), 1-800-804-1616
(TTY).
The Internet's One-Stop
Resource for Parents with 
Disabilities
This site was started by a mother who has a disability and has many valuable resources including adaptive aids.
The Parenting
with a Disability Network (PDN) 
This site is a peer support and information-sharing network for parents and prospective parents with a disability. The aim of PDN is to develop consumer friendly approaches to parenting with a disability by providing opportunities for networking, peer support, information-sharing and education. The PDN is one of several programs offered by the Centre for Independent Living in Toronto (CILT). They offer several publications on parenting.
AT and Communication Workshop Scheduled
Come
learn about assistive technology for communicating in order to appreciate
the possibilities for independence, increase awareness of community connections,
and develop strategies for emergency situations.
- April 15, 2009
Behavioral Health Professionals, Inc - Training Room
1333 Brewery Park, Detroit, MI 48207
The
workshop is from 8:30 AM till 3:00 PM and includes morning bagels and
lunch. The workshop is free, but you must register
in advance. Space is limited so please register by email
to mcmcadam@comcast.net as
soon as possible. In your email, please indicate your name, email address,
daytime phone number, your organization and/or affiliation (if any) and
any necessary accommodations. For further information call Cathy McAdam,
AT Consultant at 313 563-1412.
Highlighted Item on the AT Xchange!
"Power Wheelchair: Jazzy 1120 Power W/C , Joystick Swing Away, Power
Tilt N Space, Batteries 22NF Gel, 
Large Size Adult - 20 inch seat"
- Condition: Good
- Listing type: Seller is willing to give this item away for free.
Price when new (MSRP): $11,786 - Age of intended user: Adult
- Eligibility requirements: Person must have a disability which requires a power wheel chair
- Other Special Instructions: Must transport
- Date listed: March 20, 2009
- Location: Traverse City
Calendar of Assistive Technology Conferences and Events:
- April 15, 2009 7:00 - 8:30 pm Farmington Community Library Auditorium Farmington Hills, MI “Free Community Workshop: Digital TV Transition” For more information: (248) 332–3323 TTY deafcan@deafcan.org http://deafcan.org
- May 7, 2009 8:00-12:00 pm - “Ready, Willing and Able: Hiring and Accommodating Veterans: Webinar/Teleconference” The purpose of this training is to motivate employers to hire veterans with disabilities with an emphasis on Traumatic Brain Injury and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. A component of the training will address assistive technology and accommodations. They have extended the option of both Video and Audio Teleconferencing at no cost. For a copy of the registration form, contact: lkosh@resna.org. The deadline for registering for this training is Monday, April 27, 2009.
- June 22-25, 2009 Hagerty Center at Northwestern
Michigan College Traverse City, MI - Michigan
Integrated Technology Supports (MITS) 2009 Summer Institute.
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. Details and educational information will be made available shortly. Be sure to check back in April 2009 for registration!
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 April 30th starting at 5 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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