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It’s been a while since I’ve taken the time to update everyone on what I’ve been doing, and what is coming up!  I am very excited to let you know that I have a new logo and website that has just been published in the last month.  Please take a look, and let me know…

I recently just finished two different AT evaluations for various school districts and very diverse learners.  One was a 6th-grade learner who used Alternative Communication (iPad with an app), and they weren’t using it much in school.  They were wondering if another tool may be better.  Another was a learner who was in middle school…

The big Consumer Electronic show just wrapped up in Las Vegas, and I saw some posts about some of the upcoming products that may become available.  This led me to search for what is new in the world of Assistive Technology.  What tools are up-and-coming that can positively impact people with disabilities?   Anything new…

I wanted to reflect on my first year as an Independent businesswoman and look forward to my plans and goals for next year.  It has been a learning journey, challenging and rewarding, and indeed a reconfirmation of my passion- helping individuals and their teams incorporate Assistive Technology into their lives, so they can reach their…

In the Eldertech Advisors group I am in, the focus this week was on Smart Home technology.  Smart Home technology can help so many people stay safe and independent, not just the aging.  But, is there a difference in what the Smart Home devices offer?  Google, Alexa, and Siri- all offer opportunities to create a…

As many of you know, I am part of the ElderTech Advisory group, put together by Joan Green, Innovative Speech Therapy. https://innovativespeech.com/ This is a diverse group of specialists and the aged, all working together to share information and tips on how to teach and use technology.  An interesting question popped up recently, which set…

Many children love Halloween- what’s not to love about dressing up in a costume, and getting treats just by saying “Trick or Treat”?  But for some children, it can uncomfortable- a big change in routine, different clothes against their skin, and just not being sure of what to say, or being unable to say it.…

My passion, my platform, is that early inclusion of all children is fundamental- it gives the children the feeling that yes, they belong in this world, and have value.  I have seen the value of early inclusion in my two sons- both have different abilities and disabilities, and both had good early inclusion experiences, which…

It has been such a busy September, it’s hard to believe that it is over halfway done!  The presentation I did on “Building Your AT Toolkit for Independent Living”  with Parents Helping Parents went really well. I had great feedback, and I learned some things as well- my favorite kind of webinar!  I also have…