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Autism Apps
Leave a commentApril 18, 2013 by kirijohnson
During my group’s presentation on assistive technology for aging adults, I discussed an app called MyVoice. MyVoice is an app …
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Learning Opportunity at a Library Visit
Leave a commentApril 11, 2013 by kirijohnson
For one of my other classes, I was observing the operations of the reference desk at a public library this …
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A Non-Sighted Trip to the Atlanta Aquarium
Leave a commentFebruary 26, 2013 by kirijohnson
For this MES Lab activity, I chose to be completely blind (using the blindfold) and …
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Project Glass & A New Level of Accessibility
Leave a commentFebruary 4, 2013 by kirijohnson
I read an article today about Google’s ongoing Project Glass and what it may mean for individuals with disabilities. Project …
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Final Reflections
Leave a commentDecember 7, 2012 by kirijohnson
I have learned many things since the start of the semester regarding individuals with disabilities and older adults. One of …
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Universal Access
Leave a commentDecember 3, 2012 by kirijohnson
The meaning of universal access is that everyone has total access to the services, programs, facilities, materials, resources, etc. of …
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Outreach & Programming
Leave a commentNovember 15, 2012 by kirijohnson
My local public library (Veterans Memorial Library) offers many programs and services to various populations. The Veterans Memorial Library (VML) …
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Cataract Simulation Experience
Leave a commentNovember 12, 2012 by kirijohnson
A few weeks ago, as part of the Project Accessible Libraries for All (ALFA) program, 14 other students and I …
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Bridging the Digital Divide
Leave a commentNovember 12, 2012 by kirijohnson
Oxford Dictionaries Online defines the digital divide as “the gap between those who have ready access to computers and the …
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Mid-Semester Analysis & Reflections
Leave a commentOctober 30, 2012 by kirijohnson
One of the topics I discuss the most in my journal is aging. I focus my attention for some reason …
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