Sarah Isaacs, librarian of the Early Childhood Collective (left) and Jill Tompkins, research Information specialist for the collective, sit with iPads to be loaned to families of children with disabilities or developmental delays. (University of Illinois) U. Illinois loans devices, Wi-Fi hotspots for early childhood therapy With face-to-face meetings restricted, the university has expanded early-intervention programs so therapy can continue during the pandemic. Dec 21, 2020 By Betsy Foresman
(Getty Images) Increasingly online, more universities are being sued by students with disabilities At least 35 lawsuits have been filed this summer against universities for not making their content accessible to disabled students. Aug 19, 2020 By Betsy Foresman
(Getty Images) 5 ways edtech tools can support small group reading instruction Commentary: Though not a replacement for paper, edtech can enhance learning for struggling students says edWeb.net’s Eileen Belastock. Dec 18, 2018 By Eileen Belastock
EdTech Hero: Val Emrich promotes accessibility for students with disabilities in Maryland Under Emrich's leadership, "accessibility for all students" has become a major theme in statewide meetings, conferences and events. Oct 24, 2017 By Emily Tate