How Are Movie Theaters Being Inclusive?
How are Movie Theaters Being Inclusive? How are Movie Theaters Inclusive? Original Article by Michelle Diament | DisabilityScoop The world’s largest movie theater chain is working to improve the moviegoing experience for people with disabilities. AMC Theatres says it will offer on-screen captions for showings of the latest movies at 240 theater locations in more…
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Public Comment Sought On Nation’s Autism Plan
Be a Part of the Autism Conversation Public Comment Sought On Nation’s Autism Plan Original Article by Michelle Diament | DisabilityScoop The Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee, a group of government officials and members of the autism community that’s charged with advising the secretary of health and human services and coordinating federal autism activities, is working…
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Visit Digitability’s Evidence-Based Practices Library
Welcome to the Evidence-Based Practices Library Welcome to the Evidence-Based Practices Library Students with autism and other cognitive disabilities have complex needs. Their path to preparing for today’s modern workplace involves many moving parts. Digitability uses the best, evidence-based practices for transitioning students to their independence. Positive Reinforcement Positive Reinforcement is streamlined throughout the entire…
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Google Improving Smartphone Accessibility
Google Improving Smartphone Accessibility Google Improving Smartphone Accessibility By Michelle Diament | DisabilityScoop Google is offering up new ways for people with various disabilities to more easily use their smartphones. The technology giant said that it’s now possible to control Android-powered smartphones hands-free by using simple gestures like smiling, raising eyebrows or looking in one direction.…
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Down Syndrome History You Need to Know
Down Syndrome History You Need to Know How did John Langdon Down Contribute to Down Syndrome Studies? Video Information by Michelle Blankenship | Article by J Van Robays | U.S. National Institutes of Health’s National Library of Medicine When John Down was 18 years old, he had some kind of mystical experience. He met a…
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Transitioning Students into the Workplace
Video Series! Video Series! EPISODE 10: HOW HAS DIGITABILITY PREPARED YOUR STUDENTS FOR TRANSITION INTO THE WORKPLACE? Building Social Skills for Life in the Workplace Guy Thielman’s self-contained class is using Digitability. They have been learning how to use technology like email, Google Applications, and LinkedIn. They have also been learning how successful workplace behaviors…
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What can COVID Teach us About Social Skill Development for Life Skills Classrooms?
Video Series! Video Series! EPISODE 9: WHAT CAN COVID TEACH US ABOUT SOCIAL SKILL DEVELOPMENT FOR LIFE SKILLS CLASSROOMS? Workplace Communication Skills Will Look Different After COVID. Here’s How. COVID changed the landscape of teaching for people all over the world. However, Life Skills teachers would need to figure out how to maintain a structure…
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Learn About NEW IEP Guidance Issued by Ed Department
Department of Ed Issues a Response to Requests for New Guidance Interpreting IDEA. Department of Ed Issues a Response to Requests for New Guidance Interpreting IDEA. By Michelle Diament | DisabilityScoop New guidance from the U.S. Department of Education is addressing many considerations for IEP teams, offering input on how IEPs should be modified to address…
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National Disability Employment Awareness Month – Day 31
Day 31 – Subscribe to ODEP’s New Brief Day 31 – Subscribe to ODEP’s The purpose of NDEAM is to foster a more inclusive workforce, one where every person is recognized for his or her abilities – every day of every month.Subscribe to ODEP’s weekly news brief to stay abreast of topics and trends in disability…
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National Disability Employment Awareness Month – Day 30
Day 30 – Get Tech Savvy Day 30 – Get Tech Savvy NDEAM is a great time for employers to learn or refresh their knowledge about the importance of accessible technology to the employment of people with disabilities. The ODEP-funded Partnership on Employment & Accessible Technology (PEAT) offers a lot of resources, including a primer called Accessible Technology…
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