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Importance of Assistive Technology

N2Y

For many students with disabilities, assistive technology (AT) is critically important in removing barriers to mobility, communication, socialization, and learning. Download this white paper to learn more about: How assistive technology supports students in the 13 IDEA categories of disability.

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When Universal Design Promotes Inclusion of All Students

Edsurge

For teachers, this means providing equal access to educational experiences and ensuring that all students have the support and resources they need to succeed academically, socially and emotionally. In short, UDL is a launching point for providing personalized learning experiences. But the menu is not infinite.

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3 Steps to a More Accessible Classroom

Graphite Blog

Plus, the students who struggled with attention didn't miss out on any information since they could access the content through the voice-over, the visuals in the video, and the text in the captions. Users should be able to access the content in multiple ways and without distraction. I used closed-captioning with BrainPop Jr.

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Back to School with Choice Boards – SULS0121

Shake Up Learning

We need them to know this upfront so that when we meet each of them where they are as learners they don’t see it as being treated differently, they see it all as learning. . Choice boards are one way to meet kids where they are as learners, as well as, give them ownership in their learning. Optimize individual choice and autonomy. .

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Technology Removes Obstructed Writers’ Barriers to Learning

Ask a Tech Teacher

High school senior at Newton North High School in Newton, MA, Yishai Barth, feels strongly about the importance of Universal Design Language (UDL). Unlike most, my learning needs are clearly labelled; when I arrive at a college event or meeting my specific needs are immediately understood. I tried numerous different solutions.

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ASHA 2013 Update- from a Techie Point of View!

SpeechTechie

A few techie points: It was terrific hanging out with many of the folks I have corresponded with on Twitter through the #slpeeps community, and meeting some I had never met IRL (in real life). Additionally, WiFi was in my experience generally accessible in conference rooms, and free to boot! Wait, that has nothing to do with Chicago.

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How to vet edtech tools to promote success at school for all learners

Hapara

It’s important to vet edtech tools to verify that they promote access for a wide range of learners. In this blog, I share the basic fundamentals for vetting technology tools and clarify how each accommodation supports different types of learners. . For me, vetting edtech products for accessibility is my profession and my passion. .

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