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The Power of “One”. Claire Myers lives in Ridgeland, Mississippi with her parents and her cat Tosca. She is a student at Ridgeland High School where Art is one of her favorite classes. Claire likes to travel, especially to cities with theme parks. This adventuresome spirit has also enabled Claire to help others by demonstrating her painting technique to area art classes and mentoring students in her district’s elementary and middle schools. Claire paints with the help of a “tracker.” She ...The tracker s...
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New learning center showcases assistive technology. Most people are not even aware that some of these items exist, said Susan Garber, the organization’s executive director, who 10 years ago founded the nonprofit purchasing cooperative that allows schools, agencies, organizations and families to buy assistive technology at a reduced price. More than 18,000 products from more than 90 companies are discounted, Garber said. In 2007 and 2008, the organization processed nearly $2 million worth of orders. A sma...
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Program You're Contacting Us About:. Kalon's Colors and Shapes. Enter your request here. End of Features Teaser. T Kids is the nickname of the LifeShare Assistive Technology Project, a ministry of The LifeShare Foundation. In Jackson, Mississippi. Its mission is to better the lives of children with disabilities through the use of technology. If you need our help, please contact us. Visit the Audio Library. Watch 'A Vision of Hope'. Download our 2009 Annual Report, 'So Far'. Can LATKids Help Your Child?
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Two decades ago, resident launched center to meet special needs. She was one of five Madison County residents who received the Jefferson Award for Public Service in April. Doumitt was honored in Jackson along with Gay Gregson, Frank Walker, Larry Jones and Becky Fly. The Jefferson Awards were created 36 years ago to honor people across the nation for their community service. The entire experience was inspirational, she said. Read it all here. Published on August 05, 2008. End of Features Teaser. Fun and ...
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Subscribe to AT-Once, the LATKids Mailing List. Every day, we scan the web for news about assistive technology for children, and post it to our web site. We keep you updated with email alerts, and we inform you of new LATKids programs and updates, and LATKids-sponsored events. We also feature success stories of children, parents, teachers and therapists we worked with. Join our Mailing List:. End of Features Teaser. If you need our help, please contact us. Visit the Audio Library. Watch 'A Vision of Hope'.
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LATKids: A Vision of Hope. Take ten minutes and meet LATKids director Bob Crisler, and some of the kids, parents, and teachers we work with, and get a look at some of the technologies we’re exploring. Published on January 14, 2008. End of Features Teaser. T Kids is the nickname of the LifeShare Assistive Technology Project, a ministry of The LifeShare Foundation. In Jackson, Mississippi. Its mission is to better the lives of children with disabilities through the use of technology. Visit the Audio Library.
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Tongue-assisted technology is developed. 8220;This device could revolutionize the field of assistive technologies by helping individuals with severe disabilities, such as those with high-level spinal cord injuries, return to rich, active, independent and productive lives,” said Maysam Ghovanloo, an assistant professor in the Georgia Tech School of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Read the rest here. Published on August 05, 2008. End of Features Teaser. If you need our help, please contact us. A smart...
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LATKids Launches New Library Project. Over the years, LATKids has made much use of text-to-speech, the technology of converting written words into audible speech through the use of computer-generated voices. For instance, text-to-speech forms the foundation of our Speak for Yourself. We have been experimenting with a web service called Odiogo. The library web site address is http:/ library.latkids.org. Published on January 14, 2008. End of Features Teaser. T Kids is the nickname of the LifeShare Assistiv...
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Devices help bring voices to life. He touched a button on the machine, which is mounted to his motorized wheelchair. I like looking at cool people in the mall, a computerized voice announced. On another day, Gregory Nelson, who will be a freshman at Lakota East Freshman School, used his communication device to tell colleagues in the summer program about his vacation plans in New York. Read it all here. Published on August 05, 2008. End of Features Teaser. If you need our help, please contact us. Designed...
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In conjunction with St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, LATKids has helped open the St. Dominic/LATKids Assistive Technology Room at the Mississippi School for the Blind. Read More ». October 01, 2007. Jackson State University continues to provide the Project with graduate students from its School of Education. Read More ». October 01, 2007. Mississippi School for the Blind. Read More ». October 01, 2007. The University of Southern Mississippi. Read More ». October 01, 2007. Read More ». July 01, 2007.
