Assistive Technology

Smart Steps Mobile App: Decisions Made Easy

Featured in this month’s Special Needs App Review, the Smart Steps mobile app helps to support users with cognitive challenges through guided decision making and individualized feedback. Assisting individuals with autism, Down syndrome, and other developmental disabilities, the app helps users regain their independence in the community, classroom, and workplace by assisting in everyday decision-making. Some features include: 24/7 support options, decision trees, and the ability to personalize an account. The Smart Steps app is free of charge and can be found in the iTunes App Store.

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Change My World in One Minute Contest

July 2014 — In honor of World Cerebral Palsy Day, United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) has announced the Change My World in One Minute Contest. The contest gathers life-changing ideas, which should take no longer than a minute to explain. The public will then vote on their favorite idea, and inventors from around the world will work to create the ideas with the most votes while competing for $50,000 in prizes. Ideas may be posted here up until October 31, 2014.

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International Deaf-Blind Expo

The 1st International Deaf-Blind Expo will be held from July 30 to August 3, 2014 at the Riviera Casino and Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event, hosted by Bapin Group, will feature educational workshops, networking opportunities and an expo showcasing vendors from around the world. Those interested in attending can register here.

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Wednesday, July 30, 2014 - 10:00am to Sunday, August 3, 2014 - 1:00pm
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17th Annual Accessing Higher Ground Conference

The Association on Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD) will host the 17th Annual Accessing Higher Ground Conference from November 17 – 21, 2014 in Westminster, Colorado. The conference will offer those within higher education and industry discussions and information on use of accessible media, adoption of universal design practices, and compliance with accessibility policies. Registration for the event is now open and can be accessed here.

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Monday, November 17, 2014 - 10:30am to Friday, November 21, 2014 - 2:00pm
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FCC Implements Closed Caption Requirements for Online Video

July 2014 – The Federal Communications Commission has announced new sanctions extending closed captioning for online video content, including: “straight lift” clips, montages, live and near-live television programming.

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