For several years, The Emergent Institute ( TEI ), a non-profit organization, has been dedicated to helping artists with disabilities achieve self-sufficiency. They have done this by helping individuals further their education, find employment, and by helping them locate the resources needed to start a business of their own. Last fall, Macintosh software developer MacSpeech approached The Emergent Institute’s founder, Don Whittecar, himself an Artist with disabilities, with a unique opportunity to provide One-on-One training for Mac Speeches flagship suite of products: MacSpeech Dictate, Medical, Legal and International. The Emergent Institute is offering training not only on MacSpeech Dictate, but for Dragon Naturally Speaking and Windows Speech Recognition as well.
Click here to read the full article and see how APSE members can receive a 15% discount on any of the MacSpeech Dictate family of programs. More information is available on The Emergent Institute’s web site or by phone at 1-888-712-7044 and 406-777-1800.
"Determined Life: Joey Gerardi"
Take a moment to view our featured video: "Determined Life: Joey Gerardi" Video. This documentary chronicles Joey Gerardi, one of the many young adults affected by "Fragile X." . This film was produced in association with Project DOCC and the Long Island Self-Determination Coalition.
APSE supporters will recognize the confluence of "Self-Determination" and Supported Employment comments by staff and community members illustrate and validate the importance of working in the community for individuals with disabilities.
Though not featured in his film, Joey has been a paid employee at CVS since November 2003.
For more information on "Fragile X", please visit The National Fragile X Foundation website.
