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therisingstart.org — Our three Core Programs are designed to provide an “integrated pipeline” for students starting out in middle school all the way through to adulthood preparing them with the academic, vocational, and life and social skills training to successfully navigate the world of rewarding work and fulfilling …
Meta’s Ray-Ban smart glasses, while not explicitly designed as assistive technology, are gaining recognition for their potential to significantly improve accessibility and independence for many people. By integrating voice control, open-ear audio, and a camera into a stylish and commonly worn …
A new British crime drama, “Code of Silence,” has been making waves for its compelling plot and its significant contribution to on-screen inclusion. The series, which holds a perfect 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, centers on Alison Brooks, a deaf canteen worker portrayed by deaf actress…
The critically acclaimed period horror film, “Sinners,” is now available for streaming on Max, offering a groundbreaking viewing experience. In a first for a feature film, “Sinners” is accessible in Black American Sign Language (BASL), a distinct dialect of American Sign Lang…
Inspired by his grandparents’ struggles with modern technology due to motor tremors, high school junior Dhanvin Ganeshkumar is developing an assistive app called Swype AI. The application aims to make computers more accessible for people with motor disabilities, such as those caused by Parkins…
By Nahoma Presberg, MS BCBA NYS-LBA
If you’ve ever reviewed an ABA treatment plan, you’ve probably seen a program about emotion identification…and for good reason! Understanding our emotions and the emotions of other people is an incredibly important aspect of navigating the world around us. But …