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Assistive Technology Blog
Learn about assistive technology for people with reading disabilities, low vision, blindness and other disabilities that make reading, writing and other tasks difficult. Written by someone who uses assistive technology to read and write.http://www.bdmtech.blogspot.com/
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Skylar Covich Using Braille Note to make a Presentation
Skylar Covich has a BS from St. Mary's College of California and a Master's of Political Science from UCSB. Skylar is now a PhD Student at the University of California Santa Barbara. This Clip is Skylar making a presentation introduction at the Political Science Association Conference at The Palmer House in Chicago on April 12, 2012 using his Braille Note. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I1SdRC4G2N8
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Hatchbacks Footwear
Hatchbacks are shoes designed specifically for children wearing AFO's, DAFO's, and orthotics. The shoes are easy to put on and easy to keep on, but most importantly they look really nice!http://www.hatchbacksfootwear.com/
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Getting a Feel for Lunar Craters
NASA has created a tactile book about the moon titled "Getting a Feel for Lunar Craters." You can also download the text or audio versions of the book for free from their website.http://lunarscience.nasa.gov/articles/nlsi-partners-nasa-core-braille-book-distr...
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Dots & Dogs
Dots & Dogs sells products designed specifically for people with visual impairments, from guide dog gear to braille measuring spoons, but what we really love are the TOYS!http://www.dotsanddogs.com/
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Low Vision Rehabilitation Forum
Visit the PPLVR Forums (Principles and Practice of Low Vision Rehabilitation) where the low vision community can share knowledge, discuss challenging cases, exchange ideas and get advice.http://www.pplvr.com/forum
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GPS and mobility educational equipment
GPS and talking map software allows the blind traveler to keep the taxi driver honest, enjoy hearing about the sites and businesses being passed or know independently when to get off the bus. http://www.senderogroup.com/
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Creative Adaptations for Learning (CAL)
CAL's mission is to make pictures “visible” to people who are blind the way printed words are “readable” through braille. CAL's books and flash cards are wonderful ways to introduce children to tactile graphics and shapes.http://www.cal-s.org/
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Say it With Symbols
Say it with Symbols! is the first stop resource for families, caregivers and educators looking for easy-to-use, functional augmentative communication aids that help people with severe speech disorders actively participate in daily living by communicating using pictures and symbols.http://www.givinggreetings.com/
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DescribedMovies.org
Find a list on this site of all described moves available through Amazon or just a list of described PBS programs available on Amazon.http://main.wgbh.org/wgbh/pages/mag/dvsondvd.html
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Vision Dynamics
Vision Dynamics' mission is to EMPOWER and INSPIRE people with low vision, blindness, and learning difficulties with the hope, desire and ability to lead happy and independent lives.http://www.visiondynamics.com/
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Perkins Products
Perkins Products has expanded its focus to include a broad spectrum of high- and low-tech devices as well as technology trainings and evaluations. They also partner with associations for the blind and partially sighted, education ministers and resellers around the globe in an effort to provide accessible equipment to all who need it.http://support.perkins.org/site/PageServer?pagename=store_homepage
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Gayle Unplugged: An Adaptive Technology Blog
Gayle's blog is also known as "hints for real life". She covers real life and how blind people cope with the situations that occur about fifty times a day.http://www.perkins.org/vision-loss/gayleunplugged/
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AccessWorld: Technology and People Who Are Visually Impaired
AccessWorld is a monthly online publication. Hear from experts in the field as they write informative and enlightening articles on topics such as leadership, technology, education and rehabilitation.http://www.afb.org/aw/main.asp
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