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This list provides information on periodicals
that focus on a variety of disability issues, but particular emphasis has been
placed on issues relating to computers or other high technology solutions.
Periodicals of interest to rehabilitation professionals, caretakers, individuals
with disabilities, and concerned friends and family are included. No
recommendations or endorsements are implied by inclusion in this list. Contact
each resource for specific, up-to-date information.
Assistive Technology News
Technical Communications, Inc.
Crescent Court
VA 20164
( ) 406-7831
( )406-3728 (FAX)
Published 10 times a year. Covers
a wide range of products on the market
to assist people with disabilities in work and life. Also covers information
and
events regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Augmentative Communication
News
Augmentative Communication, Inc.
One Surf Way, Suite 237
Monteray, CA 93940
(408) 649-3050
Bimonthly newsletter covering
topics in augmentative communication. Each issue
contains sections on consumer issues, equipment, clinical news, government
affairs,
and research.
Closing the Gap
Closing the Gap, Inc.
P.O.Box 68
Henderson, MN 56044
(612)248-3294
Bimonthly newspaper which provides
information on the use of computers in special
education and rehabilitation. Includes a "Software Previews" column,
user comments,
articles, and suggestions. Annual product directory published.
DIRECTIONS: Technology in
Special Education
DREAMMS for Kids, Inc.
2763 Tasha Drive
Clearwater, FL 34621-1223
Monthly newsletter features
technology tips, adaptive software and hardware reviews,
assistive technology articles and reviews. Department of Education updates,
technology
conference news, and special education product announcements. E-mail to
DREAMMS@aol.com.
Education Technology News
Business Publishing, Inc.
951 Pershing Drive
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(301) 587-6300
Bi-weekly newsletter that reports
on computer advances in education. reports on
teacher training, software purchasing, obsolescence, new products, research,
legislation,
state and local news, meetings and conventions.
Education Technology
Education Technology Publications
700 Palisade Avenue
Englewood Cliffs, N 07632
(201) 871-4007
(201) 871-4009 (FAX)
Monthly publications with
articles, literature, and product reviews on the application
of technology relating to education.
Financing Assistive
Technology
Steven Mendelsohn
Smiling Interface
P.O. Box 2792
Church Street Station
NewYork, NY 10008
(415) 864-2220
Bimonthly newsletter that provide
information on assistive technology funding resources
for consumers, service providers, businesses, and public policy- makers.
The A Ivocate
Autism Society of America
7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 650
Bethesda, MD 20814
(301) 657-0881
(800) -Autism
Contains a variety of information
about autism and serves as an advocacy and information
forum for families. Lists conferences and referrals, also contains articles,
interviews, and
research updates on computers and autism. Quarterly.
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