Closing The Gap - Assistive Technology Resources for Children and Adults with Special Needs
 
 
 
 
NEWSPAPER

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dot graphicHow do I submit an article or press release for consideration?
dot graphicCan I reprint material from the Newspaper or this Web site?
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dot graphicWhat topics are covered in the Newspaper?

Closing The Gap’s bi-monthly newspaper highlights hardware and software products appropriate for people with special needs, and explains how this technology is being implemented in education, rehabilitation, and vocational settings around the world.

In-depth, how-to articles, written by experts, provide readers with practical strategies and solutions to tackle their technology implementation problems.

Covering a variety of topics including:
• assessment
• augmentative communication
• curriculum development
• employment / job accommodation
• environmental control
• IEP / IPP
• inclusion / cooperative learning
• keyboard alternatives
• language development
• legislation
• literacy
• screen alternatives
• seating / positioning, mobility
• teacher parent training
• technology integration

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dot graphicHow often is the Newspaper published?

The newspaper is published six times a year: April/May, June/July, August/September, October/November, December/January, and February/March. The Newspaper is mailed to print subscribers during the first week of the month, and Solutions members are emailed an announcement with a link to the current issue.

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dot graphicHow do I submit an article or press release for consideration?

Individuals who wish to have their article considered for publication should reference our Writer's Guidelines and e-mail submissions directly to the Managing Editor, Megan Turek.

Companies should also submit their material to Managing Editor, Megan Turek. Please note, press releases must provide current price and complete contact information.

The deadline for publication is 45 days preceding publication. For example, the deadline for the June/July issue is April 15.

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dot graphicCan I reprint material from the Newspaper or this Web site?

Our reprint policy requires that you contact us for permission to reprint this copyrighted material. Please indicate what issue and article you would like to reprint, and a description of how the material will be used. E-mail Managing Editor, Megan Turek

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dot graphicIs the Newspaper available on-line?

Yes, the newspaper is available on-line as part of our on-line service, Solutions.

Solutions is a subscription based service that is comprised of two components, a searchable article and archives component, as well as a searchable product guide component.

For more information about Solutions please read our FAQ. To better acquaint themselves with the service, visitors may take a one-time 14-Day Trial of the Solutions service.

An at-a-glance comparison of the Newspaper and Solutions products appear below.

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Available as a print subscription or on-line as part of our on-line service Solutions, users can choose the format that is best for them.

Print Subscription
Six issues per year
Resource Directory included (February/March issue)

$35 one-year U.S.
$62 two-year U.S.

$50 one-year Canada & Mexico
$88 two-year Canada & Mexico


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Resource Directory
(Published annually in the February/March edition of Closing The Gap or sold separately)
Guide to over 2,000 computer-related products for children and adults with special needs

$16.95

Quantity Discounts:
1-9 at $16.95 per copy
10-24 at $14.50 per copy
25-49 at $12.25 per copy
50-99 at $10.50 per copy
100-999 at $9.50 per copy
1000+ at 8.00 per copy

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Solutions
(An on-line subscription plus so much more)

Current Issue
Archives
PDF's of every article
Keyword searchable


On-line Resource Directory

Keyword & advanced searching capability

Related articles feature

Pictures, prices, descriptions, contact information

Single User Rates:

$50 one-year membership
$40 one-year student membership

Site License Pricing:

Number of Users Discount Unit Price
10-49 25% $37.50
50-99 50% $25.00
100-299 60% $20.00
300+ 70% $15.00

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Combo Print Subscription and Solutions Membership
The best of both worlds. The portability and ease of print with the power of the on-line capabilities.

$75 single one-year
(U.S. and Canada only)

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