The Simons Foundation Autism Research Initiative (SFARI) today announced the launch of SPARK, an online research initiative designed to become the largest autism study ever undertaken in the United States. SPARK will collect information and DNA for genetic analysis from 50,000 individuals with autism — and their families — to advance our understanding of the condition’s causes and accelerate the development of new treatments and supports. Autism is already known to have a strong genetic […]
In a first-of-its-kind settlement, advocates for people who are blind have reached an agreement with Netflix to make accessible the movies and videos offered through the Netflix video streaming and DVD rental subscriptions. The settlement provides that Netflix will make its video content accessible by adding a new technology called “audio description” as a feature that blind customers can activate so they can more fully understand and enjoy the movie and video experience. The settlement […]
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy today announced the launch of “TalentWorks” – a free online tool that helps employers and human resources professionals ensure accessibility in their webbased job applications and other recruiting technologies for job seekers with disabilities. Created by ODEP’s Partnership on Employment & Accessible Technology, TalentWorks provides general background on accessibility and e-Recruiting, as well as practical tip sheets for making online job applications, digital interviews, pre-employment […]
Please join POAC as we Walk For A Difference! We need you to make this a success so please register and start your team today. Bring your family and friends to one of the best autism events in New Jersey. We will have food, entertainment, an autism resource fair, and lots of surprises. There’s no party like a POAC party so be sure to join us for a great day of fun and help POAC […]
To celebrate Autism Awareness Month in April, Superplus is offering SuperSpeak – an app that facilitates communication between kids with special needs and their parents, caregivers and therapists. It will be sold at a discounted price to celebrate being named Best Special Needs Solution in the EdTech Digest Awards, and to thank those who work to improve the lives of children with special needs. Superplus is offering to double any subscription purchased now through the […]
