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General resources for assistive technology
Updated on Apr 24, 15
Created on Sep 09, 09
Category: Schools & Education
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Karen Vitek's List: Assistive Technology
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Mar 08, 13
"Goalbook brings a student's team around their individual learning plan
Schools use our software to successfully implement IEPs, SSTs, and Intervention plans " -
Feb 19, 13
Assistive Technology and Google
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May 18, 10
"Free text to speech. Uses the world's best text to speech (TTS) software.
Upload documents, cut and paste text or link to feeds. Text reader converts text to speech automatically. Download audio and podcasts.
It's fast and easy to use. Get started right away! No software to download or install.
Unlike all other TTS websites, YAKiToMe! is 100% free! " -
Mar 09, 09
"Accessible Books and Periodicals for Readers with Print Disabilities
* Bookshare™ is free for all U.S. students with qualifying disabilities. Student memberships are currently funded by an award from the U.S. Department of Education Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP).
* Bookshare dramatically increases the accessibility of books. Bookshare believes that people with disabilities deserve the same ease of access to books and periodicals that people without disabilities enjoy.
* A searchable online library. Bookshare offers more than 60,000 digital books, textbooks, teacher-recommended reading, periodicals and assistive technology tools.
* Readers of all ages. Bookshare offers affordable membership, unlimited library privileges and a community of Members, Volunteers, parents, publishers and authors." -
Jan 15, 10
" To create an easy to use platform, that allows users alternative methods to process written information. "
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Jan 15, 10
"WriteOnline is the innovative new writing tool for schools and colleges. Word prediction, great quality speech and the unique Wordbar help students of all abilities to achieve their full potential."
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Jan 15, 10
"Clicker is the proven reading and writing tool that helps students of all abilities to achieve rapid and permanent gains in their levels of reading and writing. Clicker is used on over half a million school computers, and is central in many special needs environments as well as a mainstay in regular education."
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Dec 08, 09
"Technology continues to surprise us every day. Now iPods and iPhones offer easy access at the palm of our hands for any game, video, and communication tool imagined. In the realm of special education, educators and professionals also search for the cheapest technology to use for working with students and clients to enhance communication and daily skills. This site lists some of the latest applications (apps) available for a teacher or student to use on their ipod/phone that targets the special needs population. If you do not have an iPod Touch or iPhone... go get one and start connecting with your students!"
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Nov 16, 09
"Welcome to RESNA, the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America. We were started in 1979 and incorporated in 1980 as a 501(c)(3) organization. Our mission is to support people with a common interest in technology and disability. Therefore, our membership is multidisciplinary and international. As an organization, we promote research and development, education, advocacy and the provision of assistive technology while at the same time supporting the individuals engaged in these activities."
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Nov 02, 09
"Objectives:
1. Gain an overview of Universal Design for Learning strategies and technologies in a classroom setting
2. Explore various ways to use web-based tools to differentiate instruction and set a UDL stage for learning
3. Capture online resources for further education, training and reference
4. Collaborate and connect with others to share information, resources, ideas and build an online community of learners" -
Sep 09, 09
"The TechMatrix is a powerful tool for finding educational and assistive technology products for students with special needs.
Learn what questions to ask and how to make informed ed tech decisions with our updated Guides. " -
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Sep 10, 09
Video introductions to software produced by Don Johnston
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