SIt in on a visit with Byron Wilkes, CEO of Learning Magic as he shares some special memories of developing software for special needs and the change in trends through the years. HIs adventures as a wildlife and nature photographer have been a strong core subject matter of his interactive software as he traveled all over the world. HIs company will be closing down the end of 2012 and this will be a rare opportunity to hear him summarize stories about his life, learning and impart wisdom he has to share with us.
Dr. Gene Emmer shares his discoveries investigating the research and development of the exoskeleton. There are many prototypes, models and ideas on how to build them. There are also limitations and road blocks for folks with disabilities, but great potential as well. Listen in and chat on this fascinating topic. Dr. Emmer graduated with honors from University of California at Berkeley. He earned a Ph.D. in human physiology from SUNY Buffalo and an MBA from MIT Sloan School of Management. Dr. Emmer's website is: http://www.exoskeleton-suit.com/
WATI has been a driving force in assistive technology training and support. Visit with director Jill Gierach as she shares their website's valuable resources and new directions for the future.
Did you know that there are thousands of books available for download, free to those with print disabilities once you become a member of Bookshare? Because of a federal grant, Benetech is able to provide this service. Find out more from Betsy Beaumon and Betsy Burgess of Bookshare as they fill us in on the exciting services they provide.
Visit with designer/user team and couple Jay and Melissa Blocksom as they share their road to develop "The Speech Assistant" and how their romance was the catalyst to set things in motion.
Don Johnston, Founder of Don Johnston, a company that makes learning intervention software and accessible instructional materials, discusses his own learning disability and his book "Building Wings". Listen to this inspirational and challenging interview where student self-advocacy and accommodation is discussed.
Ron Graham, author of the Access Ability Blog, shares about his adaptations into a blind world after an auto accident. He went on to earn his B.S. and M.A. and become an advocate for those with visual impairments and blindess. Ron will challenge your thinking on equal access and universal design for all with disabilities and impairments.
George Kerscher Ph.D.,Secretary General of DAISY Consortium, is dedicated to developing technology to make information not only accessible, but fully functional in the hands of persons who are blind or who have a print disability. Join George Kerscher and Lynn Leith, editor of DAISY Planet, from DAISY Consortium as they discuss purpose, projects and goals to promote accessible information technology.
Each year during the Pendleton Round-up, one of the top three rodeos in the world, a morning rodeo for special needs children involves PRCA cowboys, who show special needs kids "the ropes". Coordinator, Karen Parker shares about the rodeo and some of the highlights coming for this year's rodeo September 10.
Join Linnea McAfoose, CCC-SLP, as she shares strategies for language and communication development. Linnea is a veteran speech and language clinicican who works with Dynavox to provide language and communication strategies for their software series which includes InterACCT, a graduated system for developing communication.
Kristen Whitfield, SLP, joins the show to share on her work with communication and Dynavox. Kristin specializes in the use of augmentative and alternative communication for children and adults. Starting the beginning communication process, building literacy, assessing what device and software needed and funding will be discussed.
CEO, Dave Schleppenbach, shares about his company GH, that produces materials and technology for accessibility to the blind and disabled. His wife, blind since birth, has been an inspiration for his work in this field. Listen in as he shares his story, the future of technology for the blind, what his company provides and his work with NIMAS.
Mobilize Mankind founders, Gayle and Greg Edwards, share about their project in Baja Mexico with the public school system and the needs for donated equipment and volunteer services. They coordinate with therapists who would like to help and pick up used equipment to use in their program. Hear how you can participate in this segment.
Listen to Jeff Sholl, CEO of Higher Symmetry Software and the lead developer of "Notescribe", an affordable software for students or anyone who writes and researches information. (This segment had a break. Stick with it and it will come back on. Sorry for the inconvenience. I have edited it as an archive on nolimits2learning.com )Notescribe allows the user to build a searchable database of notes and add hyperlinks, keywords and citations. Jeff will share on how he started the concept and the ad
Gayl Bowser & Penny Reed, long term advocates of team models for assessment and implementation in AT, join host, Lon Thornburg, to discuss their latest focus on integrating AT tools in support of general education initiatives. Sought-after speakers and trainers, Gayl and Penny will bring new ideas to increase your success with AT in education.
Ellen Witham, new representative for Dynavox in the state of Oregon, received her new position because of her incredible expertise in raising a son as a successful Aug Com user. Ellen will share her story of the ups and downs of learning how to support language development for her son, who is now 10 years old and an independent communicator. Ellen and host, Lon Thornburg,will discuss tips and processes that develop communication in young children to set them on their way to have a successful edu
Byron Wilkes, CEO of Learning Magic, shares his unique passion for nature and educational software in this interview on their exciting titles and topics. From video of the Great Barrier Reef to lions in the Serengeti, Byron has combined reading and writing skills in a high-interest format. Expect a unique and informative special 30 minute show.
From the minute you open "kidthing" you know you are seeing something different. How about an interactive site for kids with virtual books that read and turn the pages with a click of the mouse, animated illustrations, interactive learning games and great humor, all in a safe environment? Listen to CEO and founder, Larry Hitchcock, as he shares about the exciting new Children's interactive site, "kidthing". Now in beta testing and open to explore, Larry visits with host Lon Thornburg about res
CEO, Ofer Chermesh, shares his personal journey with dyslexia from a child up to his professional career in marketing and management. His experiences were the motivation to develop a unique spell checker that could recognize dyslexic-specific errors. Join No Limits to Learning Live as Ofer shares his story, the devleopment of his software and the vision and mission he has for the future with "Ghotit". Live from Israel, Tuesday, May 20 at 10 a.m. Pacific time.
Tying in with last week's segment on traumatic brain injury, listen in as Craig Phillips, TBI survivor shares his uplifting story of a brain injury at 10 years of age and the amazing academic achievements he made unaware that his success had been diagnosed as physically impossible. Holding a MA in counseling and vocational rehabilitation, Craig shares his philosophy on life through his blog, Second Chance to Live. Hear him share some of his life lessons and how technology has helped him cope wi