1. Autism Apps

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    April 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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  2. Learning Opportunity at a Library Visit

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    April 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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  3. A Non-Sighted Trip to the Atlanta Aquarium

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    February 26, 2013 by kirijohnson

                For this MES Lab activity, I chose to be completely blind (using the blindfold) and …
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  4. Project Glass & A New Level of Accessibility

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    February 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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  5. Final Reflections

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    December 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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  6. Universal Access

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    December 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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  7. Outreach & Programming

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    November 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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  8. Cataract Simulation Experience

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    November 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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  9. Bridging the Digital Divide

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    November 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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  10. Mid-Semester Analysis & Reflections

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    October 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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