Technology: Assistive Technology (14-21 Years)

Offers a wide array of programs and services for people with autism and their families, including:

Preschool and Day School for children and adolescents
Transitional education program
Residential treatment for children, adolescents and adults
Summer and extended school year programs
The Soap Shop (a business that offers vocational experience for individuals with autism)
VizZle (visual language technology)
An online autism resource center developed in partnership with the Women’s General Hospital Fund of the Cleveland Foundation.

A comprehensive multimedia lending library that is free and open to anyone who registers.

Pathway Inclusion Center, Inc. provides quality child care, after-school and summer programs, and therapy services to children with and without developmental disabilities. Their programming is suitable for children and young adults ages 18 months-21 years of age.

Currently private pay, public assistance, grants, and scholarships are current accepted forms of payment.

Technology to assist verbal communication

Spotlight Gateway is an e-reading application specifically designed for people with eye disorders. It provides students with visual impairments or print disabilities with access to a library of over 500,000 titles.

All students enrolled in the program receive a membership to Bookshare® and the Spotlight Gateway app. The Spotlight Gateway app is accessed though the use of an iPad. For a limited time, students can receive an iPad at no cost.

To be eligible for Spotlight Gateway, an ophthalmologist must certify that you have a visual impairment or print disability that prevents you from reading traditional print materials. To register for this program please speak with your ophthalmologist.

This guide provides a quick overview of the different common disabilities some college students have and the different resources and technologies available to them. Categories include mobile app recommendations, software, and online resources.

A website focused on collaboration of creative abilities of people on the autism spectrum and others who are neurotypical.

The Art of Autism accepts many art forms, including blog posts, art, poetry, video submissions and requests for book and film reviews. They seek diverse viewpoints including those from people with autism, parents, siblings, therapists, and others.

They also offer various art opportunities for kids to use creativity to express themselves.