“The Center’s mission is to make supportive housing and home modification a more integral component of successful aging, long-term care, preventive health, and the development of elder-friendly communities. The Center offers a vision for the future as well as practical strategies and materials for policymakers, practitioners, consumers, manufacturers, suppliers, and...
Assistivetech.net
A public website by the Center for Assistive Technology and Environmental Access (CATEA) Georgia Institute of Technology (GT) College of Architecture (COA) that provides access to information on AT devices and services as well as other community resources for people with disabilities and the general public....
Renaissance Learning
Computer-based assessment technology “Renaissance Learning is the world’s leading provider of computer-based assessment technology for pre-K-12 schools. Adopted by more than 75,000 North American schools, Renaissance Learning’s tools provide daily formative assessment and periodic progress-monitoring technology to enhance the curriculum, support differentiated instruction, and personalize practice in reading, writing, and...
Perkins School for the Blind
“Perkins School for the Blind provides education and services for children and adults around the world who are blind, deafblind or visually impaired.” ...
Thinking UDL: Universal Design for Learning
Blog about the universal design learning environment....
Universal Design for Learning Guidelines 1.0
“Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is an approach that addresses and redresses the primary barrier to making expert learners of all students: inflexible, one-size-fits-all curricula that raise unintentional barriers to learning. Learners with disabilities are most vulnerable to such barriers, but many students without disabilities also find that curricula are...
Changing Paces – PEOPLE FIRST Accessibility Standards Training
“Changing Paces was the first training firm in Ontario to have developed, tested and implemented an Accessible Customer Service Staff Training Program. Our Disability Awareness and Accessible Customer Service Training programs will ensure that your organization is not only in compliance with Ontario legislation but also well prepared to support,...
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AOA, Administration on Aging
Topics: Government, Resources
A wide variety of topics, statistics, grant opportunities, programs and services related to aging for an older individual, caregiver, service provider, researcher, or student....
disABILITY Information and Resources
Topics: Disability, Resources
A website with a well organized list of resources for people living with a disability. The site owner, Jim Lubin, chose the website name makoa which is a Hawaiian word that means courageous....
The MIT Age Lab
Inventing new ideas to improve the quality of life for older adults and those who care for them by translating technology into practical solutions. Satisfy your curiosity about unusual ways they are applying technology to aging and independent living. See their overview on YouTube....
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