Families at the Forefront of Technology for Special Needs

05/13/2024

Our podcast with Jim Cory@Wise and Shea Tanis from The University of Kansas is one of the most intriguing we have recently recorded.

Artificial Intelligence is a hot topic now. Mikelle Learned and I wanted to explore the pros and cons of using it to support PeopleWith Disabilities.

Please tell us your thoughts on AI. It is something to talk about!

Listen to this podcast and discover the power of “Shining Beautiful” in life and in your community. Mikelle is perhaps the only non-verbal podcaster in the world. How does she do it? With technology. Meet Mikelle, who experiences cerebral palsy, her mother, Katherine Carol, and Gretchen Storm, s...

10/23/2023

With autumn upon us we are delighted to share a list of fall apps for you and your family to enjoy 🍂 🎃 🌻 We have included educational apps to help develop math skills, literacy and more. And, some of the autumn-themed apps listed are simply for enjoyment. Click the link below for our full list of Fun Fall Apps:
https://bit.ly/3rL2cSV

Happy fall ya'll!

05/26/2023

Think we may have some influence here.

https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2023/05/17/apple-rolls-out-accessibility-features-aimed-at-users-with-developmental-disabilities/30387/?fbclid=IwAR3WaZGusI-FHScb7JF4rHip_7Ch3iKxRpnXeLtOCf1ks4On4oruT-st8n4_aem_th_ARec_xRbCpy_WoKrbY3zogPnhKtT8X2G9tGO_2HPldPQR2I_AWxu_U2tSL5-XyNAqWA&mibextid=Zxz2cZ

Apple is introducing a host of new features to make the iPhone and iPad easier to use for people with cognitive disabilities and those who are nonspeaking.

03/27/2023

Amazing breakthroughs!

02/02/2023

02/02/2023

01/26/2023

Amazing!

01/13/2023

Access to high-speed internet can be critical to succeeding in today’s workforce. Many organizations assume their job candidates and employees have reliable broadband internet at home, but that's not always true. The push to create more online job applications, training options, and remote work op...

11/09/2022

One of our innovative families!

Editor’s note: This is the fourth and final article in a weekly series The Longevity Project, a collaboration between The Aspen Times and the Glenwood Springs Post Independent. Kara Brouhard’s dog, Tucker, instantly greets her guests with a...

09/10/2022

04/19/2022

Meet Doug Crandell, author of 22 Cents an Hour, Disability Rights and the Fight to End Subminimum Wages. Join Mikelle and Katherine as we explore with Doug, the history of subminimum wages, and the challenges which are still present after all these years to gain pay equity for workers with disabilit...

02/26/2022

How to Use Accessible Extended Reality (XR) Tools to Make Hybrid Workplaces Inclusive The Partnership on Employment & Accessible Technology (PEAT) created this Toolkit to help employers understand the value of using accessible extended reality (XR) technologies in hybrid work

02/06/2022

Wow!!! Will be checking into some of this tech! Go Ohio!

12/28/2021

Well, 2021 had to end with some chaos.  Sandwiched in between a couple of family ER visits (not us) and a drunk driver crashing into Mikelle's parked van, we had a great holiday. Join Liz, MaryAnn, Mikelle, and Katherine as they share what they like best about the Shining Beautiful holiday cele...

11/21/2021

It is time to get honest about education and the impact of COVID on both teachers and students. Educating students with special needs presents opportunities and challenges even when everything is working well.  The glue that holds special education together is The Individualized Educational Pla...