Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Learning with Disabilities

The New York Times
Education Life
Learning with Disabilities

Published: January 09, 2011
By ABBY GOODNOUGH


“We’re dealing with really bright students here. In some ways they maybe smarter than your average undergraduate, because they spent most of their lives trying to either overcome their diagnosis or outsmart everyone.”

-Michael Nieckoski
Landmark College’s Director of Assistive Technology Services

College can be challenging for students with learning disabilities. Assisitive technology helps these students pursue their educational goals.

The following article, from the New York Times Education Life supplement-January 9, 2011, explores how a two year college, Landmark College works with college students with Learning Disabilities and ADHD using Assistive Technology.

Read the full article

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Global Brain Awareness Week

Brain Awareness Week (BAW) is the global campaign to increase public awareness about the progress and benefits of brain research. Every March, BAW unites the efforts of universities, hospitals, patient groups, government agencies, schools, service organizations, and professional associations worldwide in a week-long celebration of the brain. Founded and coordinated by the Dana Alliance for Brain Initiatives and European Dana Alliance for the Brain, BAW's sixteenth annual celebration will take place from March 14-20, 2011.

for more info go to:http://www.dana.org/brainweek/