TED is a global set of conferences formed to disseminate “ideas worth spreading.” Originally TED’s emphasis was on technology and design. The conferences now address an increasingly wide range of topics within the practice of science and culture. Past presenters include Bill Clinton, Malcolm Gladwell, Al Gore, Gordon Brown, Richard Dawkins, Bill Gates, Google founders [...]
So… Are you on Pinterest yet? If you haven’t heard the buzz yet Pinterest is a pinboard-styled social photo sharing website. The service allows users to create and manage theme-based image collections. The site’s mission statement is to “connect everyone in the world through the ‘things’ they find interesting.” The Growth of Pinterest has been amazing. Pinterest [...]
You just invested in a shiny new iPad for you child with special needs. Next, you lay out some more money to purchase a few communication apps, install them and your child is off and running with a $500 piece of equipment. Minutes later you see the iPad less bounce its way down those beautiful wooden [...]
In today’s world we all decompress in front of our screen of choice – Whether it’s texting on our phones or cheering on our favorite football team we all need to detach for a moment (or longer) in order to take . For many kids with special needs, screen time is almost always associated with [...]
Chanukah is around the corner and out come the Menorahs, dreidels and jelly donuts. Chanukah is a happy and joyous time when we commerate the victory of a small group of Jewish soldiers over the mighty Greek Army. (See the rest of the story at Chanukah.org). While the Chanukah preparations are under way make sure you prepare your child [...]
On November 7th Google+ opened it’s doors to Organizations, companies and non-profits with Google+ Pages. Much like Facebook Pages, Google+ Pages gives non-profits a platform they can use to share and connect with their friends and supporters. Google+ also gives non profits the ability to reach out to potential new supporters and followers as well. [...]
When you think of LinkedIn you usually think of professionals; lawyers, business people, looking to make connections to help grow their respective field or business. Alternatively you think of LinkedIn as a place to share your resume in hopes of getting a new job. One piece of LinkedIn that is often overlooked is LinkedIn Groups. LinkedIn [...]
Recently 60 Minutes ran a feature called Apps for Autism. In the segment 60 Minutes Corespondent Lesley Stahl reports on the iPad and other tablet computer apps that are helping nonverbal people with autism communicate and learn. Check out the segment above and watch the web extras below. What do you think? Are iPads and Apps the [...]
Okay. As a parent of a child with special needs, you need a break every once in a while to just relax and have a good time, right? So here’s a fun exercise: First, stand up and stretch your arms way over your head. Now touch your toes. Now go over to that dark, dusty [...]
