Evolving over decades, technology has changed the way society functions. From advanced features in homes such as a refrigerator that plays music to a vacuum that roams your home all on its own. In addition to lifestyle convince, technology has had a huge impact in advancing the way we communicate and learn– particularly in the area of developmental skills with those who have disabilities. In a growing trend, technology is a tool used to enhance how students learn in school. For more on this, visit RussEwell.co.
“Keep calm, it’s only an extra chromosome” is a popular phase among those with down syndrome and their loved ones. Gerber, a leader in the infant nutrition industry, is known for their trademark logo of a charcoal sketched baby. Since 2010, Gerber has launched a photo contest through Instagram to promote a baby that embodies what it’s like to be the Gerber baby. This year Gerber kept it calm, announcing the first baby to win their contest with down syndrome. Read more at RussEwell.org
As Women’s History Month (March) and International Women’s Day (March 8) rapidly approach, it’s important to remember contributions that women made across the board to various field of research, innovation, writing, pedagogy, and more. One especially crucial area, though, is education, and special education at that. For much of American history, women were professionally marooned to the field of education, as many philosophers believed that the motherly nurturing qualities of women made them particularly well-equipped to impart valuable knowledge, morals, and patriotism onto the youth of the young country. As feminist movements for suffrage and equal pay got steam, women were able not only to teach but to make great strides in psychology, behavioral studies, technology, and special needs education. Here are some of the stand-out heroines in the field of education for children and adults with disabilities. Read more at RussEwell.net
Beyond entertainment, many anticipated some very practical applications of VR to corporate training and army training. For first responders, for example, virtual reality could augment the training programs and better prepare police, paramedics, and more to respond in a timely manner calmly and professionally. From testing best practices to continued development, VR offers a lot more than handbooks and tutorials by allowing a person to fully immerse their eyes and minds into potential situations and adjust habits and reflexes. Read more at RussEwell.co
