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03.21.12 | 9a-1p | For Clackamas County adults, youth & veterans to learn about resources and services available in the community. | Para adultos, jóvenes y veteranos del Condado de Clackamas para aprender acera de los recursos y servicios disponibles en la comunidad. ...more

Do you have a simple tax return and need just a little help? Don't have access to a computer? The IRS has started a new initiative called Facilitated Self Assistance (FSA). Under FSA, you can prepare your own return using online interview-based software, while IRS-certified volunteers stand ready to assist you with tax questions and/or computer issues. ...more

Oregon Convenes First Ever Annual Session | Oregon’s Budget Takes Center Stage | House Revenue Committee Considers DD Voluntary Assessment Fee ...more

2012 Legislative Session: Bills of Interest to the Disability Community ...more

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Assistive Technologies Break Through Writing Barriers for Students with Autism, Cognitive Disabilities and Physical Challenges

Don Johnston, a leader in assistive technologies for students with special needs, released a new case study today titled, "Making a Difference for Students with Autism, Transforming Non-Writers into Writers Using Intelligent Word Prediction."

The case study and video showcase the extraordinary teaching efforts of Mrs. Murphy McBride, a special education teacher in the SCORES instructional resource program: (Social, Communication, Resources and Services) of Austin, Texas.  Some students do not speak or speak non-stop.  Many are verbal, but cannot write a single word.  Some cannot lift their arms due to a physical disability.  Some people thought these students would never write, but not Mrs. McBride.

Read the case study press release.

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