From the Center for Persons with Disabilities blog: 'My other life: Sachin Pavithran’s high adventures'

Posted September 21, 2012 by JoLynne Lyon

UATP's director, Sachin Pavithran, jumps
from a 30-foot cliff at Lake Powell.

By Storee Powell

There are many thrill-seekers in the world, including people who are blind. The CPD’s Sachin Pavithran is one of them.

The director of the Utah Assistive Technology Program and blind advocate said, “I love thrill – anything that gives me a rush – especially extreme sporting. When people say I can’t do things because I’m blind, I do it just to show them I can.”

Read the rest of the story here.

UCAT Annual Open House Oct. 3

Everyone is invited! The event is free and open to the public. UATP will have a booth also.

iPods and Autism

Buzz about iPads and Autism is everywhere, but here's an article from Disability Scoop about iPods and Autism - "iPod May Ease Transition For Those With Autism".

The results in the basis of the article were obtained from a small case study — published this week in the Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation.

Accessible Mobile Apps

Learn about some basic mobile apps for accessibility in 'An Introductory Set of Accessible Mobile Applications'. Accessibility ranges from apps for people with varying disabilities to apps that are just easy for everyone to use - or universal design. Smart phones are changing the way everyone does things, including making the world more accessible for people with disabilities.

Upcoming free webinar!

Learn about our free online training on Sept. 12 - this training is sponsored by the UATP and will cover T-Coils for hearing aids. Learn more under Upcoming Events & Trainings. RSVP by Sept. 7! See post for further details.

Self-Help Guide for Equal Access

FAAST, Inc., through support from the Florida Department of Education, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, and just in time for summer vacation, has completed research and development of a comprehensive 16-page general self-help resource guide, which can be found online at http://www.faast.org/sites/default/files/General%20Self%20Help%20Resource%20Guide.pdf.

This guide helps with equal access to rental cars, other vehicles, and lodging accommodations to assist individuals with disabilities under the ADA and ADA Amendments Act of 2008. This guide provides hyperlinks to informative websites; frequently asked questions (FAQs); factsheets; federal and state laws, regulations, and rules; and many other relevant and helpful resources. 

Low-tech ingenuity by ATPN

Great ideas for back to school assistive technology like iPad stands to AT for teaching art. Articles by Assistive Technology Program News.