Accessibility Tools
Learn the basics of AT for supporting people with visual impairments. This will include low-, medium-, and high-tech examples of AT for reading, writing, accessing technology, walking/wayfinding, shopping, recognizing people, and other everyday activities. This webinar will also include national and NJ-based resources and organizations. Presented by Adam Krass
Did you know that people with hearing impairments were among the “early adopters” of texting? This webinar will provide an overview of AT supports for people with hearing Impairments, including those for communicating, taking class or meeting notes, and accessing audio content. This webinar will also include national and NJ-based and organizations. Presented by Adam […]
In July 22, 2014, the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) was signed into law with bi-partisan congressional support. WIOA expands the provision of VR transition services to students with disabilities to ensure they receive services and training necessary to prepare them to obtain competitive integrated employment or supported employment post-graduation that aligns with their “strengths, […]
ATAC has joined forces with Missouri Assistive Technology to provide a community of practice focused on Assistive Technology and the Maker community. Calling all fellow Makers to monthly webinars. Bring your ideas and creative juices to this fun filled webinar to discuss, brainstorm and build your community. Most importantly we will share discoveries, learn something new and […]
The Americans with Disabilities Act has been protecting employees for over 30 years. In more recent years, a self-advocacy movement has swept the country especially among those with disabilities. During this webinar event, you will learn about what your rights are in the workplace as a person with a disability under both the federal law (ADA) and […]
Advancing Opportunities Technology Lending Center is a free service available to all New Jersey residents to borrow assistive technology equipment. The Technology Lending Center has a variety of devices available for lending including adapted toys, switches, keyboards, mice, smart pens, tablets, smart home devices, Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices, and more.
The Americans with Disabilities Act has been protecting employees for over 30 years. In more recent years, a self-advocacy movement has swept the country especially among those with disabilities. During this webinar event, you will learn about what your rights are in the workplace as a person with a disability under both the federal law (ADA) and […]
Join Disability Rights NJ’s Executive Director and Managing Attorney of our Community Inclusion Team for a discussion of Medicaid eligibility as we anticipate the end of the COVID public health emergency. Managing Attorney, Michael Brower will set the stage with an overview of the public health emergency Medicaid “moratorium” and the guidance from the Centers […]
Disability Rights New Jersey invites you to our 2021 Assistive Technology and Community Living Summit on September 23-24. This year we will be hosting workshops for consumers and professions that will cover a wide variety of topics about assistive technology and community living. Last year's virtual event was attended by over 350 individuals and featured more […]
Join Disability Rights New Jersey for a lunch and learn webinar to learn about the latest developments in special education. You will learn the following: a.) dealing with cyberbullying; b.) seeking make-up services if the student is either covered or not covered under S-3434; and c.) little-known (but often effective) tactics for obtaining stay-put to continue […]
Join Disability Rights NJ’s and Democracy Live’s Demonstration of the Accessible Vote-by-Mail Ballot for the November Election For the November election, the State of New Jersey has contracted with Democracy Live to offer an accessible electronic vote-by-mail ballot for individuals with disabilities. On Tuesday, October 12, Disability Rights NJ is sponsoring a Democracy Live demonstration of […]
Disability Rights NJ and the Disability Law Student Association at Rutgers Law School Camden seek up to 20 adults receiving services from DDD in New Jersey to register for a Medicaid eligibility legal clinic on October 29, 2021 from 1:30pm to 4:00pm. The clinic will offer no cost one-on-one consultations with law students and Disability […]
