Computer Technologies Program The Bridge to a Career

Through the Looking Glass (TLG) is a disability-community-based nonprofit organization for families in which a child, parent or grandparent has a disability or medical issue.  The vast majority of their families live in poverty, and most parents can’t afford to buy holiday gifts for their children. Each year during the holiday season, TLG has filled the gap by soliciting donated …

Not only is her artwork stunningly beautiful (IMHO), but she creates it using a head wand and computer!  Monique Harris has cerebral palsy, but that hasn’t stopped her from obtaining an associates degree in business and running two businesses of her own–Monique’s Magnets (artwork) and Communications @ Ease (communication tools for people with speech impairments).  In fact it provides inspiration …

Like many nonprofit organizations, we have had to grow and expand our business in order to continue to deliver the best vocational services to our students.  And while the business aspect of that growth is absolutely essential, our primary focus has been on curriculum development and execution.  That’s why it’s so great to have people like Sean Kenmore, Secretary of …

The Center for Accessible Technologies (Berkeley, CA) has an exciting new program for people with speech disabilities called The iPad Project.  They have created a lending library of iPads and iPod Touches that are loaded with over 100 AAC (Augmentative and Assistive Communication)  apps that turn the devices into communication tools. Prior to The iPad Program, you had to purchase …

Well, it turns out the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center has become a model employer for people with disabilities.  From recruitment through retention, this agency shines!  I mean, they even provide a popular “Power and Privilege” series where employees can learn about disability history and discuss disability related issues! Find out more in Kareem Dale’s blog, called NASA Goddard Space …