News You Can Use

When we find useful information related to assistive technology or disability, we'll post it here.

February 2, 2010: 2010 Paralympic Games Coming in March

The 2010 Paralympic Games will be held in Vancouver and Whistler, British Columbia, Canada from March 12 througn March 21, 2010. The competition will include five events: alpine skiing, biathlon, nordic skiing, sledge hockey, and wheelchair curling.

Link to source: http://www.vancouver2010.com/paralympic-games/.

January 7, 2010: Attention ATIA Conference attendees and Orlando residents!

If you are attending the ATIA Conference January 27-30 in Orlando or just live in the Orlando area and you have used the AbleData website to find product information in the past year, we want to talk with you... and we will pay you $75 for the privilege. The discussion will take no longer than 90 minutes, and we have times available throughout each day and evening of the conference. If you have the time, we invite you to take part in an interview to discuss how you use the AbleData website. We are especially interested in talking with people with disabilities, caregivers and seniors. For people with vision-related disabilities, we can provide a computer that is configured to meet your needs. Our space is completely accessible so people with mobility disabilities are welcome to participate.
To schedule an interview, please send us an email at abledata@macrointernational.com or call AbleData at 1-800-227-0216. We have a limited number of times available so call or email soon to guarantee that you can get an extra $75 to spend in sunny Florida.

AbleData, 8630 Fenton Street, Suite 930, Silver Spring, MD 20910. 1-800-227-0216.
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