What’s Your New Year’s Resolution?
It’s a new year, which means a fresh start with new goals. There are many stats out there about how many people make resolutions – are you one of them? Our New Year goals here at Westminster Technologies are to...
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A Plethora of Apps for Learning Disabilities
The world of assistive technology has exploded in recent years. This is both exciting and overwhelming with the numerous options to wade through. It seems we are now at the phase of AT where we can say, “You name it,...
Back-to-School Classroom Tips
5 Tips to Get Your Classroom Ready Where did summer go? Ok, it’s still technically summer, but did you look at the calendar lately? School is right around the corner, and for some has already started, so it’s time...
Assessing Access Methods
Finding the best access method can be challenging, whether for computer input or a communication device. Will the user use direct selection (e.g., mouse, touchscreen, eye gaze), or will they need indirect selection (switch/scanning)?
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Assistive Tech for Hearing Loss – What Options Are Available Today?
Did you know that more than 34 million children worldwide have hearing loss? It's true, and while rates are lower in the U.S. we still see about 2 to 3 out of every 1,000 children born with some form of hearing loss in either...
Certify your Stamp of Excellence
Consider obtaining one or more of the following certificates to show your commitment to parents, supervisors, colleagues, promote a higher standard of care, improve quality of instruction, and be recognized as a leader.
Accessing Technology
We use technology daily – have you ever stopped to think about how you access a smartphone, tablet, or computer? How easy or hard is it? For many individuals with a physical or sensory (vision/hearing) disability, the simple act of managing an activity or using technology independently may be difficult.
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Back to School Checklist
School is almost here, and you may be feeling excited, tired, overwhelmed, creative…or all of these! It's hard to get started at times but don't procrastinate (yeah, I know…easier said than done, right?!).
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Assistive Technology Inventory Checklist
Be honest; I am not the only one ready for Summer, Sun, and Sand! However, with Summer comes thoughts for the next school year, which means making to-do lists. Getting organized will make a huge difference and help you plow through that long list so you can get out and enjoy the fresh Summer air.
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