[Nfb-science] Fwd: Independence Science e-zine today - 3 articles

[David Andrews]

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>"Independence Science" e-zine: http://www.independencescience.com/
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>The Talking LabQuest Version 1.0 has Arrived
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>Spread the news! Scientific data collection is now possible for 
>students without a sighted assistant!
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><http://ui.constantcontact.com/sa/fwtf.jsp?m=1105614745977&a=1108952671334&ea=lrovig%40nfb.org>
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>Independence Science has released the first edition of software that 
>is designed to allow the Vernier LabQuest, a durable, water 
>resistant, research grade hand held tool, the capability to provide 
>an interactive and hands-on laboratory experience. The 
>Text-To-Speech software component is compatible with the full line 
>of Vernier Probeware.
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>The most exciting part of the Talking LabQuest 1.0 is the accessible 
>periodic table. Included within every device, the table has 20 
>audible descriptors for each element, which truly makes this device 
>one of a kind.
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>Developed to encourage a greater interest in STEM fields of study, 
>our mission is to break down the barriers of the common science 
>classroom for students with blindness or low vision, as well as 
>students who are speech impaired and require assistive technology to 
>be successful in laboratory settings.
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>Please spread our news to science teachers, teachers of the visually 
>impaired and anyone who may benefit from better concept development 
>within the science classroom.
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>Sincerely,
>The Independence Science Team
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>Talking LabQuest 1.0: Press Release
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>WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Students affected by blindness or low vision 
>may have better learning experiences with hands-on science 
>experiments thanks to technology available from a Purdue Research 
>Park-based firm.
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>Independence Science LLC, founded by Purdue University alumnus Cary 
>Supalo, developed text-to-speech software for Talking LabQuest 1.0 
>so information displayed on the screen is made audible. The Talking 
>LabQuest 1.0...
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>the full release here
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>Safer Way for a Student with BLV to Test pH levels
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>A common task in the science classroom is to test the pH of liquids, 
>and sometimes that liquid is dangerous and can be harmful if put in 
>contact with human skin. When a student with blindness or low vision 
>is given this assignment it can become quite the challenge and the 
>student may opt out of doing the experiment entirely. Thus creating 
>a discouraged student.
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>To solve this issue, a student with BLV can...
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>more here
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>Student with Disabilities Preparing for College
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>Your student has successfully entered high school, and now it is 
>time to think about their transition into higher education. Some 
>questions you may ask yourself are:
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>What is the right school? How will they handle my student's disabilities?
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>There are many support groups out there to help handle these 
>questions, believe me, you are not the first seeking answers. 
>Startingwright.org helps students prepare for college careers in 
>Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics or Medicine. Starting 
>Wright is a site catered to students in 7th through 10th grades, and 
>strongly feel students should...
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>more about startingwright.org
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