Monday, May 4, 2009

Mechanical Apple Peeler

Imagine, you're a person with motor disabilities or orthopedic impairment. You like eating apples but you have a hard time peeling and cutting them in pieces. What kind of assistive technology can you use? Introducing . . . easy-to-use mechanical apple peeler!

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Sunday, May 3, 2009

Multiple Disabilities Content Presentation

The objectives of this presentation include providing the audience with the definition of multiple disabilities from IDEA or Individuals with Disabilities Education Act; describing the characteristics, causes, and prognosis of the disability; elaborating on the various implications for students or persons with multiple disabilities; and providing activity ideas and effective strategies for teaching students with severe, profound, or multiple disabilities.

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