![]() ![]() WADE WINGLER: You are in that limbo right now where you’ve gotten the unofficial word that your ATP credential but you are were waiting on a certificate in the mail or something, right?īRIAN NORTON: Yep. WADE WINGLER: Congratulations by the way. WADE WINGLER: Here in Brian’s chair keeping it warm, making me nervous, is Josh Anderson who is the coordinator of clinical assistive technology and one of the most recent ATP certified people in the nation. MARK STEWART: Why are you telling lies? Hi everybody. He gave me this look like why are you droning on about that. Mark Stewart who knows a lot about everything and can tell you about it has to do with it learning disabilities or mobility challenges or even things like kinesiology. WADE WINGLER: I think I’m going to be okay. Belva, how are you today?īELVA SMITH: I’m good, Wade. Belva Smith who is all about the vision impairment related technology and all things blindness. Before we do that, I should introduce who is on our panel today. We’re going to take a little bit of an interesting angle on the show. So we are changing our format – not our format, but we are changing our cat a little bit today for the show. Then I got in here and realized I actually have to use something. He’s on vacation at with his family this week and enjoying some time away from the office, and said Wade, why don’t you fill in for me while I’m out. I’ve been here at Easter Seals crossroads for a long time and host assistive technology update. ![]() No, the intro line I am not Brian Norton. WADE WINGLER: Hey, everybody, and welcome to episode number 33 of ATFAQ, assistive technology frequently asked questions. Have a question you’d like answered on our show? Send a tweet with the hashtag #ATFAQ, call our listener line at 31, or send us an email at The world of assistive technology has questions, and we have answers. This is a show in which we address your questions about assistive technology, the hardware, software, tools and gadgets that help people with disabilities lead more independent and fulfilling lives. WADE WINGLER: Welcome to ATFAQ, Assistive Technology Frequently Asked Questions with your host Brian Norton, Director of Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads. Q7 Wildcard – How do you keep track of it all? What tools and techniques do you use to keep track of communication, appointments, and tasks? Q6 What is the learning curve? The field of AT is so big how does someone start wrapping their mind around it all? Q5 Why is there not more enforcement for the compliance to section 508 and website accessibility? Q4 How does someone go about getting their assistive technology paid for? Q3 Why are certain assistive technologies so expensive? Examples are screenreader, video magnifiers, etc. Q2 What are good ways to stay updated about the newest advancements in AT such as research or products? Are there any scientific journals to follow that focus on AT? Q1 What are the best resources for someone who is new to the AT field (websites, videos, etc.)? Panel: Brian Norton (on Vacation), Mark Stewart, Belva Smith, Wade Wingler, and Josh Anderson
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