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The design, development, and implementation of innovative curricular supports and assistive technology has been the core focus of AbleNet since its beginning. We have always recognized that it is not enough to simply provide products to the marketplace. As a result, we are routinely engaged in market research to understand the most effective combinations of curriculum, training, and assistive technology integration for students with moderate to severe cognitive and physical disabilities. This market research has led us to the development of our innovative solutions over the last 22 years.
Now, we seek to enhance our dedication to students with disabilities by supporting independent researchers in order to obtain external, objective, and scientifically-based evidence about what works best with the solutions we offer. We are committed to continued improvement with all of our solutions, so that students can achieve the greatest results possible. This knowledge will support future product and curriculum development, as well as create the most effective implementation strategies for the classroom.
Why do we fund research?
Our approach to innovation has always included partnerships with school districts, therapists, researchers, and educators to study our products, curriculum, and professional development. While these studies have generated impressive results, we feel we have a duty to broaden our scope of study to assure district administrators and other customers have evidence-based research supporting the purchases they make from AbleNet. Together, with the assistance of the academic community, we plan to study teaching techniques, curriculum, and technology integration in much more detail. This research program seeks and funds academic research in order to help us achieve our corporate mission: To enhance the lives of people with disabilities.
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