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Using Inclusive Technology to Break Barriers and Empower Learners

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CITES advances the conventional definitions of accessible and assistive technologies by providing a practical blueprint for districts to create inclusive environments for all members of their population. Dr. Smith also underscored the significance of extending an invitation to existing users of assistive technology.

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How Tablet Games Can Teach Skills to Students with Visual Impairments

Edsurge

Schultz has taken a career in building special needs software and games for people who are blind or have low vision into ObjectiveEd, a new endeavor at a time when investor interest in educational tools and investor interest in assistive technology are apparently on the rise. million across 71 deals in 2017.

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Fighting Exclusion: Shake Up Inclusive Learning – SULS0164

Shake Up Learning

The school needed his expertise to help keep its assistive technology up and running as it was a school for children and adults with disabilities. In the beginning, Mike fixed wheelchairs and such, but as technology expanded so did his work assisting students with disabilities. About Mike Moratta. Twitter : @mmatp.

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Top Webinars of 2016

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14 Young Children and Technology: Warren Buckleitner Shares Expert Advice. # 16 Assistive Technology for Struggling Readers. # 17 Using Technology to Teach Pre-Reading Skills to Pre-K-2 Children. # Visit our calendar to watch recordings of past events and to sign up for 2017. 25 Much More Than the ABC Song!

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5 Ways EdTech Helps Students with Special Needs in the Classroom

ViewSonic Education

Special ed teachers rely on assistive learning devices to address the needs of student challenges. Referred to as assistive technology (AT), these devices are often decidedly low tech. Pencil grips, adapted paper and spelling aids all assist with writing. This can lead to low motivation and poor learning outcomes.

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A Handy Visual on How Cutting Edge Technology is Redefining Education for Students with Disabilities

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

November 9, 2017 Here is a handy visual from University of Cincinnati highlighting some of the ways assistive technologies are transforming the ways students with disabilities learn in different.read more.

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Tips & Tools to Enhance Collaboration Between Tech & Curriculum

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The Marriage Between IT & Curriculum ] Here are some tools that we have found help marry tech and curriculum to enhance learning: Assistive Technology Finding the right tools to support all learners can empower a student in ways we may never have thought possible.

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