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By Sam Blanco, PhD, LBA, BCBA-D
I am excited to share that we are building a resource to help BCBAs with the challenges of insurance billing. The ABA Billing Made Easy eBook will be coming out this fall.
Many BCBAs struggle with billing rules and documentation with insurance. It can feel like …
5 days ago · From Different Roads to Learning
How a Hospital Tech Specialist Started 3D Printing Wheelchairs for Kids — And Why It Matters Far Bey
At Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital in Nashville, the newest piece of mobility equipment is a 3D printed wheelchair — built layer by layer by a gaming and technology specialist who had never set out to design a wheelchair at all.
That detail matters. It’s a small sign of a much b…
29.06.2026 · From Assistive Technology Blog
By Sam Blanco, PhD, LBA, BCBA-D
I’ve been working with families with autism for over 25 years, and have witnessed firsthand the major shifts in provision of ABA services. We’re living in a time where far more families have access to services, but as the services have become more available the hum…
12.06.2026 · From Different Roads to Learning
By James T. Ellis, PhD, BCBA-D and Christine Almeida, MSEd, EdS, BCBA
Image by Chessie Almeida
Hi! Hello! Welcome to the Socially Savvy Second Edition!
Almost 20 years ago, we (Christine and Jim) decided to develop a social-skills assessment, which eventually became Socially Savvy. At the t…
05.06.2026 · From Different Roads to Learning
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When we think of robots, we usually picture rigid machines on a factory floor. They require exhaustive programming, massive datasets, and perfectly controlled environments to function. If one thing is out of place, …
30.05.2026 · From Assistive Technology Blog
In a landmark move for the global assistive technology community, the Ministry of Electronics & IT recently unveiled a comprehensive strategy to transform India from a text-heavy digital landscape into a voice-first ecosystem. Launched at the India AI Summit Expo 2026, this initiative is anchore…
28.04.2026 · From Assistive Technology Blog
By Sam Blanco, PhD, LBA, BCBA
There’s a famous quote from W. Edwards Deming that says “Without data, you’re just another person with an opinion.” While Deming wasn’t a behavior analyst, this statement aligns closely with how BCBAs approach their work.
Most BCBAs will report how much they love …
28.04.2026 · From Different Roads to Learning
Adidas has announced the launch of the Supernova Rise 3 Adaptive, its first performance running shoe specifically designed for athletes with disabilities. Developed over several years, the shoe was inspired by Chris Nikic—the first person with Down syndrome to complete an Ironman—who previously stru…
10.04.2026 · From Assistive Technology Blog
Dear Friends,
I never write for our blogs but I wanted to share this glimmer of hope.
This weekend, an acquaintance of a friend of a friend asked me to view a French film called “No Filter Café” at a Socially Relevant Film Festival in NYC.
It’s a film in French about 5 young men…
31.03.2026 · From Different Roads to Learning
With the April 24, 2026, deadline for the updated ADA Title II regulations rapidly approaching, the landscape of digital inclusion is shifting from reactive accommodation to proactive accessibility. This mandate requires large public institutions to ensure that every facet of their digital presence—…
28.03.2026 · From Assistive Technology Blog
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