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My Upcoming (Free!) Webinars

I realized that I did not let you know about the upcoming webinars that I am leading in last week’s blog post! So, yes, I have some training I am doing that I would love to let you know about. This blog post will highlight the two-part webinar series I am doing with Parents Helping…

Summer is for Play!

Switches and Toys for All Summer means time to play. I remember when my kids were young, we would have a large block party, close the street, and let all the neighborhood kids play on the street for the day while the adults would all barbeque and chat. The challenge was how to include our…

I’m Vendorized!

Wait, what does that mean? I am thrilled to announce that I am now a San Andreas Regional Center vendor. What does this mean? After a long process, I finally obtained a vendor number through the San Andreas Regional Center. In California, the Regional Center system serves individuals with Developmental Disabilities of all ages. I…

“Play is a human right”

Microsoft Ability Summit 2022 I attended the Microsoft Ability Summit yesterday, and this quote stood out for me. They highlighted many great tools (a summary can be found here) but what stood out for me is that gaming, particularly online gaming, is a great tool to bring diverse populations, including those with disabilities, together. With…

Why AT is Inclusion?

As this is a new website and a new blog, I thought I would explain why I chose this website name, and why I truly do believe that Assistive Technology is a key to inclusion. To be truly included, a person needs to know that they belong. I love this circle of belonging, from the…