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What is Digital Accessibility? (And Why It’s Crucial at Schools)

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These can all assist users who may have physical impairments that make it difficult to operate a mouse, laptop touchpad, or touchscreen. . Accessibility Guidelines and POUR principles . One of the indicators that digital accessibility awareness has gained in power is the presence of global guidelines.

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How to create a dyslexia-friendly environment in your school

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In “ Creating a Dyslexia-Friendly School ,” Terrie Noland, national director, Educator Engagement for Learning Ally, presented on early intervention for dyslexic students, using the right AT (assistive technology) tools and accommodations for each learner, and creating environments in which students can thrive. Develop Guidelines.

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Create a Dyslexia-Friendly Environment in Your School

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In “ Creating a Dyslexia-Friendly School ,” Terrie Noland, National Director, Educator Engagement for Learning Ally, presented on early intervention for dyslexic students, using the right AT (assistive technology) tools and accommodations for each learner, and creating environments in which students can thrive.

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5 Steps For Addressing Equitable Learning Using Technology

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Step 2: Develop and communicate a school systemwide policy for accessibility including guidelines for purchasing Equity policies are great, but they don’t often talk about the role of assistive technology. In addition, administrators shouldn’t wait to buy all of the assistive technology until they think there is a need.

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64 predictions about edtech trends in 2024

eSchool News

This rapidly evolving technology has only begun to make an impact in the field of education. A trend I hope to see is the utilization of AI to dramatically expand accessibility for those with learning differences, revolutionizing assistive technology. New technology in the library or for your counselors?

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65 predictions about edtech trends in 2024

eSchool News

This rapidly evolving technology has only begun to make an impact in the field of education. A trend I hope to see is the utilization of AI to dramatically expand accessibility for those with learning differences, revolutionizing assistive technology. New technology in the library or for your counselors?

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How a Blind Student Who Felt Locked Out of STEM Classes Challenged—and Changed—Her University

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Tim Ferebee, acting assistive technology coordinator at Northern Virginia Community College, says that he sees the same problem on his campus with math and science courseware. ALEKS, for example, offers a number of screen reader-compatible higher ed math courses with a continually growing library of topics.” But I can’t do that.”

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