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

SpeechTechie

If I were to make an FAQ page--I can''t think of questions that I get asked frequently enough to form a critical mass--one that would be there would go something like: "We just got an iPad. adults books consultation UDL' What do you recommend?" This is an understandable but unfortunately sort of prohibitively broad question.

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Highlights from Day 1 of iPad Summit Boston – from Beth

EdTechTeacher

nABLEing All Learners with iPad and Apple Watch. Luis Perez did a fantastic talk about making Assistive Technology (AT) HIP (Hope – Independence – Passion). Jodie and Sunny walked us through these questions. His belief is that “inclusion inspires innovation.”

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Read and Write for iPad

SpeechTechie

With Read and Write for iPad , these features become accessible.on The path to getting assistive technology accommodations in the hands of students that need it is not always clear, so it is helpful for as many educators as possible to know about available (and free) tools such as this!

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3 Steps to a More Accessible Classroom

Graphite Blog

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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ASHA 2013 Update- from a Techie Point of View!

SpeechTechie

Though I didn''t want to jump into the session when suggestions were called for, as my own suggestion would have been entirely predictable, the topic made me think of Universal Design For Learning (UDL). The app also offers a more visual and engaging approach to the learning goals of the unit. At heart, I''m a context guy.

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Free Webinar: Options for eText: Facilitating Access and Comprehension Through Electronic Text

SpeechTechie

These include: iOS and Mac built-in accessibility features, Read and Write for Google and iPad, eText Platforms such as EPIC! This webinar will be especially relevant for general and special education teachers, related service providers (SLP, OT), technology specialists, and administrators.