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• Quick Draw Paper makes art accessible

  
  The Assistive Technology Blog — Authority: 125
  Quick Draw Paper allows an artist with low vision to feel what he has drawn on paper. When students write or scribble on the paper with a water-based marker, the paper raises up and they can feel what they have done. Braille can be written quickly and easily. Ideas are limitless. Check it out:
  2 days ago

• Universal Design Living Laboratory Breaks Ground

  
  United Spinal's Action Online Magazine — Authority: 113
  After five years of intensive design and planning, the Universal Design Living Laboratory was finally able to break [...]
  2 days ago

• Those digital students...

  
  The Assistive Technology Blog — Authority: 125
  This video shares a wonderful perspective on why we believe in frameworks such as universal design for learning (UDL); frameworks that celebrate the positive practices of infusing technology to support learning.
  5 days ago

• Accessibility Watch: The Kindness of Strangers

  
  Metropolis POV — Authority: 582
  . I use forearm crutches and I find it a bit tricky to open doors coming in from the street. Over the years, I have been gratified by the number of pedestrians who swoop in front of me and open the door; once I’m inside they scoot off on their journey, always at a very rapid pace. Who says New Yorkers are not ...
  1 week ago

• Braille Labeler-its portable and inexpensive!

  
  The Assistive Technology Blog — Authority: 125
  Do you remember using a hand-held labeler when you were young with sticky tape that could be used to put your name on all of your special items? Have you wanted to provide access to students who use braille, but dont have access to a Braille machine? I found a portable brailler for $34 dollars that can be used to ...
  1 week ago

• Why Universal Design is Important

  
  AniktoBlog — Authority: 405
  This week I was working with a small internal team on the architecture and conceptual design of a software product. The intent was to propose a workplace software solution that would improve upon the inadequacies and burdens of “e-room” solutions for greater collaboration and efficiency. During discussions, the ...
  1 week ago

• Why Web Accessibility Efforts Fail

  
  AniktoBlog — Authority: 405
  According to a recent report published by Federal Computer Week, the accessibility of federal government websites continues to be an area of need. While problems with the newly redesigned Recovery.gov site were expediently addressed, there remains a number of sites that fail to comply with Section 508 standards. It ...
  2 weeks ago

• Dark Knight motorcycle suit orders end October 31st

  
  Major Spoilers — Authority: 539
  We mentioned the Dark Knight Motorcycle Suit previously on the site, and the creators let us know that the cut off date to purchase the complete outfit is coming up on October 31, 2009.“Batman fans recognize that nothing like this has ever been created and we’ve received orders from around the globe,” says David ...
  2 weeks ago

• Seeing UDL in Action

  
  The Assistive Technology Blog — Authority: 125
  Heres a great location to review that will share some best practices in demonstrating UDL in action. The UDL Spotlight was a new feature in the recently released National UDL Center. Educators and practitioners from around the country share their stories of infusing UDL. Worth a peek! ...
  3 weeks ago

• Accessibility Watch

  
  Metropolis POV — Authority: 582
  . Following my recent post on the clash between historic preservation and universal design , we’ve decided to undertake a regular blog column on accessibility in buildings and cities. We hope to discuss examples from all over the world, but at first our focus will be where we are, New York City. I walk with a ...
  3 weeks ago

• CAST and UDL have a new YouTube channel

  
  The Assistive Technology Blog — Authority: 125
  Check it out and spread the word, http://www.youtube.com/UDLCAST
  3 weeks ago

• Preservation vs. Accessibility

  
  Metropolis POV — Authority: 582
  Last Saturday I attended a wedding at New York’s Players Club , which occupies a historic 19th-century mansion on Gramercy Park South, next to the National Arts Club. After getting out of the car with my forearm crutches, I navigate a brightly painted step down to the entry then push myself up four steps, where I ...
  4 weeks ago

• Universal Design: Home design for a lifetime

  
  Home Buyers & Sellers Homeowners — Authority: 120
  Universal Design. I confess the term is new to me, even though it appears my peer group - the Baby Boomers - may be one of the strongest advocates for its use. What is it? Universal Design is the design of products and environments that are usable by all people regardless of age, gender, culture or physical ...
  4 weeks ago

• Pioneering Change In Your Market

  
  Steve Hoffacker's "Home Sales Insights" — Authority: 127
  Want to be looked at as a builder or remodeler who is leading the way ? Want to be a salesperson who is way out in front of the curve? Try learning about and delivering universal design or visitability elements in your homes or being able to discuss them and recommend them to your customers. These are ...
  8 weeks ago

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