What do campaign signs have to do with assistive technology?

The campaign season has yet to reach its peak. Have you ever wondered what happens to all those yard campaign signs when it's all said and done? 
     Denise Young (consultant, special education, Avoca) has learned of a new way to repurpose campaign yard signs after attending a presentation by Therese Willkomm (a.k.a., Assistive Technology McGyver) at the Nebraska Educational Technology Association (NETA) Spring Conference, April 21-11 in Omaha. 

     "Willkomm has created thousands of solutions for individuals with disabilities using everyday materials," said Denise. One example is creating various stands with corrugated plastic. "With this being an election year, there is a lot of corrugated plastic in yards that will probably end up being thrown away in the months to come," Denise said. "If anyone has any campaign signs they will be throwing out, please send them to me at Halverson!"

      Willkomm is the director of ATinNH, the New Hamphsire statewide assistive technology program with the Institute on Disability and is an assistant professor in the department of occupational therapy, Univ. of New Hampshire. View this video that shows how Willkonn and students repurpose campaign signs!