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Book Review: The Ultimate Guide to Assistive Technology in Special Education

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I usually point people in the direction of the collaborative SLP Apps List (top of my blog), but from now on I am also going to be recommending Joan Green''s The Ultimate Guide to Assistive Technology in Special Education as a great resource book for those starting out with iPads (or other technology) for clinical use.

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Technology Removes Obstructed Writers’ Barriers to Learning

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High school senior at Newton North High School in Newton, MA, Yishai Barth, feels strongly about the importance of Universal Design Language (UDL). As with so many things, to a certain extent it should be a case of ‘technology to the rescue’! 11 Resources to Blend Technology and Special Needs.

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3 Steps to a More Accessible Classroom

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Can the content be interpreted by assistive technologies? According to the Assistive Technology Industry Association , "[a]ssistive technology (AT) is any item, piece of equipment, software program, or product system that is used to increase, maintain, or improve the functional capabilities of persons with disabilities.

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Back to School with Choice Boards – SULS0121

Shake Up Learning

A choice board will give students what UDL requires through multiple means of engagement, representation, and actions or expressions of their learning. Optimize access to tools and assistive technology. . Summer VACAY Bingo (Anderson One Instructional Technology Team). Foster collaboration and community.

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Highlights from Day 1 of iPad Summit Boston – from Beth

EdTechTeacher

Today, rather than LIVE blog every session, I experimented with note taking and creating media. Luis Perez did a fantastic talk about making Assistive Technology (AT) HIP (Hope – Independence – Passion). Here are experiences from two fantastic sessions today. Design-Engage-Connect Student Designed Curriculum.

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5 Steps For Addressing Equitable Learning Using Technology

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Sponsored by ClassLink While giving all students access to high-speed internet and a working computer are strong steps towards creating equitable learning opportunities, there’s one area schools often miss: technical assistance for students with learning differences. There are some items, like larger monitors, they can have ready.

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

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We can begin by scrutinizing our learners’ technology tools and platforms from the lens of inclusion. In this blog, I share the basic fundamentals for vetting technology tools and clarify how each accommodation supports different types of learners. . Previously I was an assistant director of instructional technology.

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