LD Resources Foundation is
pleased to congratulate our good friend and supporter, Dr. Stephanie
Anne Timmer, on qualifying to represent the USA at the London 2012
Paralympic Games. Dr. Timmer is a world-class Track and Field athlete,
competing in the 10,000, 1500 and 400 meter track events, as well as
shotput, javelin and discus field events. She won the gold medal in the
javelin and 10,000 meter run and the bronze medal in shot and discus
events at the 2011 USA Masters Outdoor Track and Field Championships in
Cleveland in the 40 and over division. Dr. Timmer is ranked in the top
10 in the world in all three of her field events among Paralympic
athletes. For those who do not know, Dr. Timmer is blind. Follow this link to read more about her athletic accomplishments.
Dr. Timmer is the Chairman and Co-Founder of Premier Literacy
( a division of Premier Assistive), a company whose mission is to
enrich and improve the lives of millions of people worldwide by making
information truly accessible through the use of affordable technology.
Premier Literacy seeks to give people with disabilities access to
today’s technologically oriented world. The company offers a
comprehensive suite of products that are invaluable tools for persons
with visual, cognitive and mobility challenges, including Learning
Disabilities.
LD
Resources Foundation and Premier Assistive Technology created a joint
initiative in 2008 called the “Key to Access Award Program.” The focus
of this partnership is to create and expand programs that maximize
opportunities to provide literacy tools to students everywhere. LD
Resources Foundation continues to expand access to digital literacy
tools to greater numbers of students, higher education institutions in
New York City and beyond, as well as to public service institutions,
government bodies and corporations.
Monday, October 31, 2011
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Impact of ADHD at Work and School, and Prevalence of Associated Conditions revealed in New Survey
PHILADELPHIA, October 12, 2011—New survey results reveal that Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) impacts aspects of work and school for adults and children living with the condition. The survey also shows that many people with ADHD have been diagnosed with, or suspect presence of, other health conditions including anxiety, depression and sleep disorders. ADHD, which affects more than 13 million Americans, is a genetic, neurobiological disorder that results in challenges with attention, hyperactivity and impulsivity. The ADHD Awareness Coalition conducted the survey with the goal of increasing awareness and understanding of the disorder during ADHD Awareness Week, observed on October 16-22. They add that people with ADHD can live fulfilling lives with proper management of ADHD symptoms.
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Technology and Disabilites
“Technology can be a double-edged sword. It may be more
efficient—in particular, in the communications arena, which is the subject of
this report—leading to an ever-rising demand for skilled workers, pushing the
college-wage premium ever higher. “…In this respect, a recent Harris
Interactive poll conducted for the Kessler Foundation and the National
Organization on Disability (NOD) is encouraging, reporting that the education
gap (the share of those with less than a high-school education) has narrowed
considerably between people with and without disabilities over the past two
decades, from 24 percent in 1986 to 6 percent in 2010 (Kessler
Foundation and NOD, 2010).”
From the National Council of Disability report,” The Power of Digital Inclusion:
Technology’s Impact on Employment and Opportunities for People with
Disabilities.
This report examines the importance of social media and other
information technologies in connecting people to job opportunities. Not
surprisingly, digital barriers to our networked economy can reinforce rather
than break down disproportionately low employment among people with
disabilities.
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