NEW YORK, NY, November 30, 2023 –– Frenalytics, the patented personalized learning and data collection software for people with cognitive disabilities, attended EdTech Week 2023 in early October, an innovative four-day conference that unites thought leaders, investors, entrepreneurs, and educators. Earlier this fall, StartEd kicked off October with its four day conference, EdTech…
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What is Alzheimer’s Disease? Alzheimer’s is a devastating form of dementia that affects 6.5 million Americans, and 55 million people worldwide. The disease is the seventh-leading cause of death and one of the primary causes of disability in elderly people according to the World Health Organization. According to the Alzheimer’s association, it affects…
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Despite being the world’s largest minority group, people living with disabilities are often forgotten about and subjected to cruelties in some parts of the world. In countries that don’t guarantee rights to people with disabilities, some citizens are barred from attending school, voting, and getting married. At its worst, some countries see disability as a…
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Individuals with savant syndrome, a condition in which someone with a neurodevelopmental disorder (such as Autism) is gifted with extraordinary abilities, often make them unique and remarkable people. “Savants” can have exceptional artistic talent, excel at lightning-fast calculations, have incredible calendar-calculating skills, and demonstrate superior memory, among other impressive skills.
Our intern Hailey writes on the Frenalytics blog about how savants are progressively being represented in the media, bringing awareness and acceptance to the table:
Over the past decade, technology has increasingly become a standard tool being used in today’s classrooms. The same students who carried textbooks to their classes are now carrying laptops and tablets. Technology creates efficiency and convenience when it comes to learning. However, does this mean it’s the same for special education students? Defining ‘Special…
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The Campus School at Boston College has been on the forefront of courageous initiatives for students with disabilities since its founding in the 1960s. Fast forward to 2022: Assistive Technology Professional Jennifer Gemski is the highlight of our latest Teacher Feature, and she shares how FrenalyticsEDU is the Campus School’s latest digital initiative to help achieve their mission of realizing the potential of every student.
The COVID-19 pandemic had widespread effects, especially in the world of education. While the pandemic necessitated a temporary shift to online learning, it soon became apparent that this alternative teaching method was resulting in an increase in learning loss among students – and it did not affect every student equally. Defining ‘Learning Loss’ and…
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Teachers play a major role in the development and growth of the next generation. Though their work is so important, teachers have long been overworked and underpaid. The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated the already present stressors and difficulties of a teacher’s day, leading to an increase in feelings of burnout among school staff. What, exactly,…
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Disability Pride Month, recognized and celebrated each July, seeks to “celebrate the intrinsic worth and meaningful contributions” of people with disabilities. Though not formally recognized yet by the United States, its roots go back over 30 years and stem from the historic Americans with Disabilities Act signed into law in 1990. What is Disability…
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June is World Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, and November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month. These serve as opportunities to hold a conversation about the brain and recognize how Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias are a major public health issue – so major, in fact, that Alzheimer’s disease continues to be the only leading…
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