What's New

Note: This page contains the most recent articles, Washington Updates, Resources, etc. Older articles, Updates, Resources, etc. can be found in the archives.

Updated: July 9, 2008

Articles

• Communities are doing it for themselves! Bridgett Perry 7/3/08
• TV Host Gets Cochlear Implant Marie Younkin Waldman

• Lots of Happenings at ATIA Margaret Kardos 2/25/08
• What's New - ATIA 2008 pdf Anne Banton & Matthew Press 2/23/08
• Prentke Romich Co. Wins Pillar Award: See Video 1/7/08
• My First Year of Podcasting Chauncy Rucker 12/19/07

• Article Archives

The Inclusion Notebook

The Inclusion Notebook is a publication of the University of Connecticut A.J. Pappanikou Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research and Service.

• Supplementary Aids and Services
• Inclusive Education and Autism
• Assistive Technology
• Person Centered Planning
• Universal Design for Learning

Podcasts

Note: The most recent ConSENSE podcasts are listed below. The ConnSENSE Podcast Archives contain many more podcasts. In addition, you can find a link to the ConnSENSE podcast iTunes site in the Podcast Archives.

A New Approach for Post Secondary Enviornments, May 9, 2008

• Applying QIAT Indicators for Assistive Technology in Post Secondary Environments, Russ Holland

2008 Student Invention Showcase - Hampshire College Lemelson Center, May 2

Note: Follow this link for photos from the Student Shocase http://connsensebulletin.com/lemphotos08.html

• A Wheelchair that Might Change Attitudes, Donna Cohn
• A Racing Wheelchair for her Sister Diana Pun
• A Bicycle Ambulance now being built in Africa, Donna Cohn
• Medical Imaging Software, Ben Einstein
• An Adaptive Playstation Console, Donna Cohn

CEC 2008 Conference, April 3-5, 2008

• AutismPro - An Online Software Tool, Judith Melville-Bennoch
• The New Fusion Keyboard, Janet DeSenzo
• Understanding Bookshare.org, Susie McKinnon

CSUN 2008 Conference, March 12-15, 2008

• Texthelp: The Read & Write Gold Portal, Martin McKay
• Introducing the AIM Consortium, Joy Zabala
• Understanding NIMAS, Joy Zabala
• Humanware: Introducing the Trecker Breeze, Samuel Adler

  Connecticut Radio Information System, Inc., 2/6/08

• CRIS Radio, Paula deSilva

  ATIA 2008 Conference, January 30 - February 2, Orlando Florida

• The New Springboard Lite from PRC, Russell T. Cross
• The Newest Version of Say It Sam Communicator, Jeff Dahlen
• Powerful Enhancements to the Techmatrix, Heidi Silver-Pacuilla
• The knfb Reader Mobile, James Gashel
• Introducing the Keyboard Communicator, Ron Hu
• Kurzweil, Language!, UDL & RTI, Roger Steinberg
• AbleLink Technologies: Cognitive Support Technologies, Daniel K. Davies
• Introducing the Classmate Reader, Kevin Johnston

Podcast Archives

Washington Updates from CEC

• CEC Declares Advocacy Victory-Medicaid Moratoria Passed in Both Chambers 6/27/08
• CEC Advocacy Victory: House Passes Legislation to Extend Medicaid Moratoria on Regulations Impacting Individuals with Disabilities & Their Families 6/20/08
• CEC Grassroots Advocacy Yields Victory for Medicaid Eligible Children 5/23/08
• Proposed IDEA Rule-Department Seeks Public Comments 5/16/08

• CEC Releases Talking Points on Proposed Changes to NCLB Impact Students with Disabilities, Gifts and Talents 5/9/08
• Public Input Sought at NCLB Meetings 5/2/08
• Spellings Announces Proposed NCLB Regulations 4/25/08
• White House Threatens to Veto Bill to Delay Implementation of Controversial Medicaid Regulations 4/18/08
• Senator Kennedy Addresses CEC Convention 4/11/08
• CEC Pleased Ed. Dept. Recognizes Need to Better Identify Shools in Need of Improvement under NCLB 3/21/08
• CEC President Advocates for Exceptional Children on Capitol Hill 3/7/08
• Spelling Testifies on FY 2009 Education Budget 2/29/08
• CEC Calls on Dept. of Ed. to Uphold Gifted Ed. Program 2/22/08
• Teaching Ambassador Fellowship Program 2/15/08
• CEC Opposes President's Education Budget 2/8/08
• House Examines Ways to Expand Early Childhood Programs 1/25/08
• Elimination of Medicaid Reimbursement Will Technically Begin on Sept. 1 1/18/08
• No Child Left Behind Anniversary Marked with Uncertainty and Major Court Ruling 1/11/08
• Congress Passes Budget: Paltry Sums for Education 12/21/07
• President Bush Vetoes SCHIP for the Second Time 12/17/07
• Congress to Move Appropriations Legislation Next Week: Funding Cuts Likely 12/07/07
• Congress Passes Education Education Funding Bill; President Vows Veto 11/9/07
• Conference on Education Funding Complete 11/2/07
• House Passes Revised SCHIP 10/26/07

Washington Updates Archive

Resources

• Online Resource on Assistive Technology 5/19/08

• Local Assistive Technology Specialist Certificate, Husson College 4/4/08
• GLIMPSE, a new publication of the ICDL (Interdisciplinary Council on Developmental and Learning Disorders) that showcases the writings and artwork of individuals with a history of autism spectrum disorders and other developmental disabilities. 3/7/08
• Springboard Lite, Smaller, More Portable Dedicated AAC Device 1/17/08
• R. J. Cooper: Happy New Year 1/04/08
• Free Used Computers for Schools 12/6/07
• Holiday Cards & Gifts Support Children who use AAC 11/7/07

• FCTD 2007 Online Institute on Assistive Technology 9/24/07
• Early Childhood Online Workshops 9/12/07
• Prepositions! from Laureate now shipping 8/20/07
• Press Release: New AAIDD Book Offers Best Practices on Quality of Life for People with Intellectual Disabilities 8/14/07
• Senior Vision Teleconference Opportunity August 2, 2007
• Two training modules available on the AT Network website: AT & Education and AT & Funding 7/17/07
• Dr. Barry Prizant workshops and events - recognized internationally for his contributions in research and educational programming for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) 7/17/07
• Mayer-Johnson Web Trainings 7/14/07
• Local PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System) Workshop in
  Hartford, CT 8/9/07 - 8/10/07
• Press Release: Schools in Need Competition by Knowledge Adventure School. 10 awards valued at $12,000 to 10 schools in need of reading assistance for their students. 7/10/07
• Press Release: Teachscape Unveils New Tech-Enabled Professional Learning Series 6/25/07
• Press Release: Adobe announces release of Adobe Digital Edition for acquiring, managing and reading eBooks 6/20/07
• RESNA: Fundamentals Course in Assistive Technology at NEAT, Hartford, CT
• Kurzweil 3000 Foundations Workshop in Hartford on June 11!
• R.J. Cooper: Radical Remote and Nice Feedback on Game Controller 5/31/07
• Press release: She is 10 years old and her computer means life to her: a short video 5/29/07

Resources Archive

ConnSENSE Reviews

• The Simtech Super Bundle Muncie Kardos 3/28/08
• News-2-You Muncie Kardos 3/22/08
• Find Out & Write About Muncie Kardos 12/17/07
• Read and Write 8.1 Gold Mobile Texthelp Muncie Kardos 11/16/07

• LanguageLinks: Syntax Assessment and Intervention 10/1/07
• Book Review: Technology for Communication and Cognitive Treatment: The Clinician's Guide Muncie Kardos 8/5/07
• MiniMerc - Augmentative and Alternative Communication Device Muncie Kardos 8/5/07
• Spin It Again Muncie Kardos 7/28/07

ConnSENSE Reviews Archive

Featured Link

• Priory Woods School, Netherfields, Middlesbrough
  

Positions

• Cool Teaching Opportunity in Early Childhood, Fort Lauderdale, FL 7/9/08
• Job Posting for SLP, Charleston County School District 6/25/08
• AT Position in Houston, TX area
• PRC: AAC Position, NY & Northern NJ, full-time salaried 6/6/08

Conferences

2008

• August 2-7 International Society for Augmentative and Alternative communication Montreal, Quebec
• October 16-18 Closing The Gap 2008 Conference, Minneapolis

2009

• January 28-31 ATIA 2009 Orlando
• March 16-21 2009 CSUN Conference, Los Angeles
• October 28-31 ATIA 2009 Chicago