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The Challenge of Invisible AT: Assistive Technology, Smartphones, and IEPs

You’ve probably heard of “invisible disabilities”: chronic pain, Level 1 autism, and epilepsy, to name a few. Assistive technology (AT) can also be “invisible.” And in either case, “invisible” often means “misunderstood.” Hidden in Plain Sight Think of AT as…

Parkinson’s Disease: Basics, Lesser-Known Facts, and Helpful Hints

April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month. Nearly 1 million people in the U.S. have Parkinson’s disease, with 90,000 new cases diagnosed each year. Most Parkinson’s patients (96 percent) are over 50; more men than women are affected.  Common symptoms include: These…