As we started to explore UDL, we found this informative blog from Karen Janowski that talks about UDL  - It's Not About the Tools; It's About the Possibilities.  

If you’re looking for a little more information on UDL, check these links out:

• Three primary principles guide UDL—and provide structure for the Guidelines -…

As we started to explore dyslexia, we found this informative video which illustrates what it is like to have Dyslexia. 

If you’re looking for a little more information on dyslexia, check these links out:

• Get the basics on dyslexia from the experts at International Dyslexia Association.  One key fact you need to know – “Dyslexia is NOT due to either lack of intelligence or desire to learn; with appropriate teaching methods,…

This week, we spent time focusing on OCR (Optical Character Recognition): what is it, and how can its incorporation into assistive technologies help people who have difficulty reading printed text?  

If you’re looking for a little more detail on how OCR works and how to harness its capabilities to their fullest capacity, check these links out:

• Great article from About.com: …

Repost from last year - Theresa and Steve pulled together tips and tricks for capturing text with the Intel Reader.  Here is what they shared:

The Intel Reader uses a high resolution camera to capture images.  Here are some tips that can help you achieve better results taking pictures of text:

1)      Hold the camera steady until you hear the camera shutter tone indicating the image capture has completed.  Try holding the Intel Reader at eye level, resting your elbows on…

Here's a great blog that was done last year about Project Red.

" Can the implementation of technology in the classroom really enhance educational experiences for students while saving money? With research showing that 85 percent of schools who reported a robust integration of technology also observing an increase in student achievement scores on “high stakes” tests, Project RED says, “yes.” "…

"Healthcare has to come home"

Start the video at 20:40 or click here to go directly -…

Care Innovations will be showcasing new assistive technology products at Reid Kerr College in Paisley on the 2nd May from 10am-12pm with lunch afterwards.

Reid Kerr has kindly extended the invitation to attend to staff from other colleges, particularly BRITE graduates and trainees.

Products featured on the day will include the Intel Reader and the Achieve range of reading devices. More details about this range can be found on the…

While there's a lot going around Telemedicine, there is one conference,  that I have found great value in attending to hear what is happening in the industry as well as hearing thought leaders talk about the future.  The conference is ATA 2012, it is being hosted in San Jose this year.   As we get closer to the event I'll share more details on what we are doing there as well as any details that I learn as I engage with our internal team.  What I can share today is one of the Panels - "Paying…

The North American market for remote health monitoring technology is poised to grow from $126.8 million in 2010 to $294.9 million in 2015 (Frost & Sullivan 2011). 

The Intel-GE Care Innovations™ Guide is a comprehensive, next-generation remote health management solution that provides an online interface allowing clinicians to monitor patients at home and remotely manage their care.  I was able to obtain a Care Innovations Guide and I'm really excited to get started and…

I recently wrote another blog post for SearchEldercare.com where I explore the role of consumerism in healthcare.  Check it out here: http://www.searcheldercare.com/patient-centered-or-consumer-centered/article/228779/.  What do the rest of you think about this topic?

For 2011, one out of every 45 homes in the US received a foreclosure notice¹.  In a typical community, less than 30% of the retirement population will ever utilize a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) or independent living (IL) facility².  More than 65 million family caregivers average 20 hours per week providing support to an elder³.

What do these seemingly unrelated statistics have in common? If you are a CCRC or IL facility, it…

Here's a recent story that just ran on Care Innovations and one of our products QuietCare.   I had the opportunity to meet Doris while I was out at Eskaton and it was so great to hear her talk about our solution.   …

I continue to find this video helpful in showcasing the use of theIntel Reader®.  …

As I was out researching the Read Across America for 2012 event I saw that Lorax is a partner for this year. I know that my kids have enjoyed reading Dr. Seuss and thought what a great way to bring together reading with this new movie.   I have captured the section on NEA's website and posted below.   Also check out the Trailer.  …

The Intel® Reader team recently received a letter from a mother who has been working tirelessly to find out why her son is struggling in school. She visited every doctor, specialist, and tutor she could find until she heard that magical word: diagnosis. Now that she and her family have found the source of her son’s frustration—a reading-based learning disability—they can establish a strategy for accommodating his learning style, such as incorporating…

It is well known that the current model of care is flawed.  Far too often, clinical providers figure out a chronic or post-op patient is in trouble only when they wind up in the ER room. Not only is it very traumatic for the patient and their family – it’s very costly as well.   A variety of progressive institutions are deploying virtual care coordination technologies like the Intel-GE Care Innovations™ Guide to reduce these incidents. By increasing monitoring and communication with patients…

sharing this great post out on Tech & Healthcare. .  Kate's quote below.. 

“As people become more comfortable with technology, I anticipate that this will grow exponentially to be a really important piece of healthcare.” Kate Marcus, Process manager, Humana Cares

The Burrill…

In my most recent article on SearchEldercare.com, I tried to take a critical look at the difference between technology that just gives information and technology that leads to real behavior change.  Intel and Care Innovations have a lot of legacy in this space.  Read more here:…

Bringing Together Technology and Clinical Expertise for Diabetes

Today, Intel-GE Care Innovations™ is at the Diabetes Technology Meeting in San Francisco, a meeting-ground for over 500 clinicians and scientists dedicated to fighting diabetes.  We’re at this event to start unfolding our role in this critical healthcare marketplace, which is a story of how research-driven technologies and high-quality…