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Apps for Autism Presentation at SXSW 13

By Sami Rahman On March 11, 2013 · Leave a Comment · In Announcements, In the News, Speaking Engagements

Autism Society of Greater Austin presents

Apps for Autism Panel
SXSW 13 :Sunday, March 10 3:30PM – 4:30PM

Autism is a complex neurobiological disorder typically characterized by communication, social, and behavioral delays. The market for assistive technology that posits solutions for these challenges burgeons. With current CDC stats estimating that 1 in [...]

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New iOS Update – Apple iOS 6 Accessibility Features

By Julie Melton Smith On June 20, 2012 · Leave a Comment · In Accessibility, Hardware, In the News

Apple will be releasing a new iOS update, iOS 6, this coming Fall.  And with it will come many new and exciting features to support people with disabilities.  Apple.com previews one of the new features called Guided Access:

Guided Access

“iOS 6 comes with even more features to make it easier for people with vision, [...]

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SNApps4Kids Joins Easter Seals Family

By Sami Rahman On May 20, 2011 · Leave a Comment · In In the News, Must Reads

It is with great pleasure that we announce SNApps4Kids has become a program of Easter Seals Greater Houston. Joining forces with Easter Seals allows SNApps4Kids to expand our reach and broaden our mission of using technology to help children with special needs lead fuller lives. SNApps4Kids and Easter Seals share a commitment to improving the [...]

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SNApps4Kids Launches App Review System

By Sami Rahman On April 6, 2011 · 1 Comment · In Feature, Home Page Feature, In the News

SNApps4Kids is pleased to announce an exciting new feature on its website–the SNApps4Kids Review System. In addition to the developer’s description of an app, the review system provides supplementary information that focuses on skills, not age or developmental level.

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Apps for People with Special Needs

By Cristen Reat On March 17, 2011 · Leave a Comment · In In the News, Must Reads

Imagine not being able to verbalize the most basic needs of everyday life. Now visualize having a device that overcomes this disabling condition and gives you the power to communicate with those who love and care for you.

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T-21 Presentation

By Cristen Reat On March 16, 2011 · Leave a Comment · In In the News, Must Reads

On February 5, 2011 Cristen Reat spoke to a group of parents, educators and therapists attending the second annual Trisomy 21 (T-21) conference in Houston, Texas.

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Apple Launches iPad 2 March 11th

By Sami Rahman On March 2, 2011 · Leave a Comment · In Accessibility, Hardware, In the News, Must Reads

Apple Launches iPad 2 available March 11. The new iPad will help special needs users with a built in camera to help you customize communication apps right on the iPad itself.

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Alternative to ProLo

By Mark Potts On January 18, 2011 · 1 Comment · In In the News, Proloquo2Go

I recently received an email from the mother of a 21 year old autistic fellow.

Sherecommended that I check out a link to the Kim Komando show.

The link recommends an app called Grace which could be a cheaper alternative to ProLoQuo2Go. I check the reviews on iTunes and they were mixed. Some thought is [...]

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With iSO 4.2.1 You Can Now Prevent Apps From Being Deleted

By Sami Rahman On December 1, 2010 · Leave a Comment · In Accessibility, Getting Started, Hardware, How to, In the News, Tips and Tricks

With iOS 4.2.1 you can now prevent the deletion of applications by you or your kids.

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iPad in the News

By Mark Potts On November 15, 2010 · Leave a Comment · In In the News

NY Times : iPad Opens World to a Disabled Boy

WSJ : Using the iPad to Connect

LA Times : Technology opening new doors for disabled

USA Today : iPhone applications can help the autistic

GigaOM : Smartphones and iPads [...]

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Assistive Technology News and Organizations

By Mark Potts On November 15, 2010 · Leave a Comment · In Getting Started, Hardware, How to, In the News

Assistive Technology Industry Association

State AT and Telework Financial Loan Programs

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