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"If I talk to my words, am I a writer? Or a dictator?"
In the past, children with severe disabilities have rarely had the chance to participate in art related activities at school. At the Massachusetts State Hospital School in Canton computers are letting children learn the art of expression. The mission of the Massachusetts Hospital School is to provide medical, rehabilitative, recreational and educational services to children and young adults who are physically disabled, assisting them to achieve their maximum level of independence in all aspects of life.

(CREDITS - Producers: Steve Marx and Don Days, Editors: Don Days and Peter Scheehle)

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Center for Applied Special Technology (CAST) - CAST has earned international recognition for its development of innovative, technology-based educational resources and strategies based on the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL). Abilityhub - AbilityHub.com's purpose is to help you find information on adaptive equipment and alternative methods available for accessing computers. Alliance for Technology Access (ATA) - ATA is the national network of community-based Resource Centers, Developers, Vendors, and Associates dedicated to providing information and support services to children and adults with disabilities. AAC Institute - The AAC Institute is a not-for-profit charitable organization dedicated to the most effective communication for people who rely on augmentative and alternative communication.

Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA) - RESNA is an interdisciplinary association of people with a common interest in technology and disability. Their purpose is to improve the potential of people with disabilities to achieve their goals through the use of technology. Lemelson Assistive Technology Development Center (LATDC) - LATDC provides students with an experiential education in applied design, invention, and entrepreneurship through engagement in assistive technology and universal design problem-solving. Able Project - The non-profit organization Able Project is an online showcase of mobility and assistive technology for people with disabilities.

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