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ITC - Understand Assistive Technology - Integrating Technology In The Classroom

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Assistive Technology in Action - Meet Jared

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The Family Center on Technology and Disability (FCTD) and PACER Center are pleased to announce the release of the newest video in our assistive technology awareness series, AT in Action. Funded by the U.S.

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Teach Toddlers Colors Numbers Preschool Race Cars & Magnet Truck

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Assistive Technology in Action - Meet Nick

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In the FCTD's newest AT in Action video, you'll meet Nick, a young entrepreneur who owns his own lawn-care business. Nick uses assistive technologies, both low and high tech, that aid him in driving and accessing his laptop computer and tablet.

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Brand new FREE resource: Toolbox for Self-Determination
This is a great resource for the first week of school to introduce your students to the I'm Determined tools. Please share this resource with anyone who would benefit from it!
http://www.imdetermined.org/files_resources/1029/toolbox_for_self-determination.pdf
AirBar brings the capabilities of a touchscreen to your laptop. No tools or software are required, just a simple USB plugin provides you with the ability pinch, swipe, zoom, tap and draw using your finger, a stylus or even a paintbrush. Presently AirBar works on computers with Windows 7, 8, or 10 or a Chromebook. Just plug it in and create an interactive screen.

Posted in Assistive Technologies, AT for Math, AT for Organizing, AT for Reading, AT for Recreation/Leisure, AT for Writing

With end of the school year quickly advancing schedules will be changing for many of our students. For some testing schedules interrupt the daily norm and summer vacation leads to a change in routines. For some a conversation to prime them of the changes or a change schedule card can help alleviate the stress and anxiety related to these changes while others may need something more. Virtual Hope Box, by National Center for Telehealth & Technology, is a smartphone App that contains simple tools that can be individualized to promote coping, relaxation, distraction and positive thinking. Virtual Hope Box stores a variety of multimedia content specific to meeting the supportive needs of an individual. Some examples of things that might be added are family photos, videos and recorded messages from loved ones, music they find especially soothing, reminders of
previous successes, positive life experiences or other special interest materials. Virtual Hope Box provides options for positive activity planning, distraction tools, and interactive relaxation exercises, controlled breathing and muscle relaxation to help promote self-regulation. The App is free and can be used on an iPhone, iPad or Android device.

When we think about Apps often the first thing that comes to mind is related to what games a person might have on their tablet or phone. Apps however can be so much more than game based for individuals with disabilities. How often do you create a list before going to run an errand or write a to do list to insure you accomplish everything you need to get done in a day? For individuals with disabilities apps can provide access to technology to create supports to help them move towards being more independent. Plan it, do it, check it off is one such App.

Plan it, do it, check it off is an iPhone and iPad app that allows the user to build step-by-step photo and audio picture prompt sequences.

The individual using this app is provided with real photos to create a customized "To do". The app contains a 26 page picture bank, with real picture images, that illustrate events but also allows the user to import their own photos and customize the text. As the individual completes an activity or task they tap the picture to place a check mark on the picture or play a prerecorded message to prompt them. Another feature is the ability to create self-talk videos that can provide needed directions without having to be prompted by others. Plan it, do it, check it off is available for $4.99 in the iTunes App store.

Posted in Assistive Technologies, AT for Organizing, AT for Recreation/Leisure, Communication

Out of My Mind by Sharon M. Draper, is an inspiring novel full of heartache and hope. Meet a girl whose voice you'll never, ever forget. Eleven year old Melody, a brilliant young lady with a photographic memory, is considered by many to be mentally retarded because all her thoughts are trapped inside her own head. This impatient fifth-grader however refuses to let her cerebral palsy define her. Read how a someone who can't talk, walk or write overcomes these challenges to prove that she is one of the smartest kids in the school. Follow her on her journey to find her voice with the help of those who believed in her. This engaging young adult novel includes guiding questions making it a great tool for starting conversations around disability awareness and assistive technology.

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Brand new FREE resource: Toolbox for Self-Determination This is a great resource for the first week of school to introduce your students to the I'm Determined tools. Please share this resource with anyone who would benefit from it! http://www.imdetermined.org/files_resources/1029/toolbox_for_self-determination.pdf AirBar brings the capabilities of a touchscreen to your laptop.

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‎Read reviews, compare customer ratings, see screenshots, and learn more about Proloquo2Go. Download Proloquo2Go and enjoy it on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

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Hidden Curriculum for Adolescents and Adults

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Microsoft Mathematics provides a graphing calculator that plots in 2D and 3D, step-by-step equation solving, and useful tools to help students with math and science studies.

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‎Read reviews, compare customer ratings, see screenshots, and learn more about Sign 4 Me. Download Sign 4 Me and enjoy it on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

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This app is only available on the App Store for iOS devices.

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Fleksy is the most fun and customizable way to find and share anything from the web, and officially the fastest keyboard in the world. Search and send restaurants recommendations, music, videos, GIFs & Stickers and customize your keyboard with powerful extensions & colorful themes.

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‎Fleksy- GIF, Web & Yelp Search on the App Store

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Free Auto-complete software for Windows PC - eType

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Powerful and effortless desktop & mobile solutions for improving your writing and productivity. Ginger Software is your personalized editor - everywhere you go.

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Voice Dream Reader lets you listen to PDFs, Web pages, and books using text-to-speech. Featured by Apple as Best New App and App of the Day in 81 countries. Download now to start your free trial today!

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This app is only available on the App Store for iOS devices.

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ABBYY TextGrabber easily and quickly digitizes fragments of printed text, reads QR codes and turns the recognized result into actions: call, write, translate into 100+ languages online and into 10 languages offline, search in the Internet or on maps, create events on the calendar, edit, voice and share in any convenient way.
When you point a camera at printed text, TextGrabber instantly captures information and recognizes it without connecting to the Internet. A unique real-time recognition mode extracts information in 60+ languages not only from documents but from any surfaces.

***** Winner of SUPERSTAR Award in the "Mobile Productivity App", "Mobile Image Capture App" and "Text Input" categories in Mobile Star Awards
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* Powerful text-to-speech capability with the VoiceOver system feature.
* Adjustable font sizes and audio prompts to assist visually impaired people: you can increase the font size and use sound prompts to interface elements.
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Requires iOS 10.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Traditional Chinese, Turkish

Copyright

© 2017, ABBYY Production LLC.

In-App Purchases

1. Full-text translator $3.99

2. Scan & Translate Live Monthly $1.99

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8 Helpful Technology Tools For Your Classroom

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One of the most remarkable aspects of modern education is the great diversity of today's classroom. Thanks to mainstreaming and inclusion policies, students of all abilities study in all classrooms from kindergarten through college, even when they have physical, psychological, or cognitive disabilities that seem too challenging to integrate or excluded them from traditional classrooms in the past. This has been a benefit not just for disabled students, who gain educational opportunities, but also for their non-disabled colleagues, who learn that a student with a disability is in most ways just the same as they are, and no one to fear.

However, this integration creates challenges for educators. For example, the cost of teaching disabled students has more and more often fell on the already-stretched budgets of public schools. As one American school official told Huffington Post, this "raises an ethical responsibility question. We welcome our students with special needs, but the most expensive programming is on public districts." This means that many schools may not be able to afford the kinds of special tools and equipment that may be needed.

In some instances, online college programs are also inaccessible to many students. A study by Wichita State University showed that "as many as 80% of all online instructors do not consider the needs of students with disabilities when designing or instructing their courses despite the high percentage of post-secondary students with disabilities." This situation has resulted in a lawsuit against the University of Montana, brought by the school's Alliance for Disability and Students at the University of Montana on behalf of students who could not enroll in important courses for their major that are only available online.

Thankfully, educators today can implement many new technologies to make their courses more accessible at little to no cost, to aid students with disabilities, whether those students are in a traditional or online classroom. While most people may be familiar with alternative keyboards and touch screens that replace traditional touch-type keyboards for people with mobility challenges, other new technologies are constantly in development, and each is a great boon to the learning process, opening doors, expanding learning experiences and even broadening the parameters of what can be learned for millions of students.

Check out some of the many tools that students can use to access your course materials and participate in online courses.
8 Helpful ECE Technology Tools For Your Classroom

1. Screen Readers are described by the American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) as "software programs that allow blind or visually impaired users to read the text that is displayed on the computer screen with a speech synthesizer." The AFB suggests them for those with low vision, because "learning to listen to speech output will prove more productive for such individuals than struggling to read text while leaning close to the computer screen."

2. Word Talk is a free add-in for Microsoft Word, this program can read aloud any document written in Word and create audio files that can be saved. In addition, assistive technology expert Paul Hamilton writes that "WordTalk functions can be accessed by customizable keyboard shortcuts-for individuals with vision challenges, or those who cannot use a mouse effectively, or to speed the work of anyone who relies extensively on WordTalk." In addition, students with reading disabilities can also use screen readers to help them understand course materials.

3. Word Prediction programsinclude a number of different applications, some of which can be downloaded from the Internet, are available to help students with writing challenges. Word predictors "can help a user during word processing by 'predicting' a word the user intends to type. Predictions are based on spelling, syntax, and frequent/recent use. This prompts kids who struggle with writing to use proper spelling, grammar, and word choices, with fewer keystrokes." Students who struggle with memory difficulties might find this program useful, too.

4. Supernova Access Suite is "a complete screen reader with natural sounding speech and integrated screen magnifier with Braille display support." This product can be downloaded from YourDolphin.com, which also offers a free trial so that students can make sure it will work for them. This company offers many varieties of this technology, making it easy for students to select the right program for their needs.

5. Video Magnifiers are also sometimes described as a form of closed-circuit television (CCTV) that "uses a video camera to display a magnified image on a monitor or television screen." Students with low vision can use them to read their course materials with greater ease. A company named Ulva offers a variety of styles for students to choose from to suit their academic requirements.

6. Close Captioning and Subtitling: Services such as those provided by the CPC company can be used on both Mac and Windows formats, and enable deaf students to watch the same online video material as their colleagues. This makes it easier for them to participate in online courses that offer video lectures of their professors. They can also use the program to create their own videos with subtitles or close-captioning, which may come in handy for students with speech disorders.

7. FaceMouse: For students with limited mobility, Claro's FaceMouse turns a standard webcam into a mouse operator, allowing students to use their head and facial gestures to perform a number of tasks, including pointing the cursor, clicking on sites, or typing on the keyboard. For example, "Claro FaceMouse effectively turns the user's head into a remote 'joystick' controller. Claro FaceMouse has a variable setting for sensitivity, making the mouse pointer easier to control. Specific head or facial actions can be linked to keyboard presses. 'Head Down' can be assigned as the 'Down Cursor', and 'Mouth Open' could be 'Enter Key'. All the various face actions can be assigned to a keystroke."

8. Sip-and-Puff Systems: A truly innovative tool that makes computer use easier for students with mobility challenges, including paralysis and fine motor skill difficulties, sip-and-puff systems allow users to control a mouthstick, similar to a joystick, using their breath. Students can direct the mouthstick to click on web pages, type, and perform other functions.

These technologies can make an enormous difference to students by increasing accessibility and academic performance. No matter what programs you decide to implement or suggest to students, it is important to remember that students using these technologies may require more time to complete assignments and participate in online forums. Also, make sure that the materials you use in your courses are clearly written, scanned properly, and in other ways easy for assistive technologies to access.

One way to do this is to learn more about Universal Design for Learning, a method of preparing course materials, classroom activities, and lectures in such a way that students of all abilities can access and understand them. The National Center on Universal Design for Learning in the United States is a good place to start because it is dedicated to "creating instructional goals, methods, materials, and assessments that work for everyone-not a single, one-size-fits-all solution but rather flexible approaches that can be customized and adjusted for individual needs."

Finally, if you would like to learn more about the different kinds of technologies that are appropriate for your classes, you can use Dell's Assistive Technology Configuration Tool, which will help you determine the software and hardware best suited to your students' needs. You might also consider joining one of the many several associations and groups that work to provide students with access to assistive technologies, such as the Alliance for Technology Access.

Remember that no matter what you do, it will help expand opportunities for a great variety of students to become more intellectually fulfilled and succeed in their academic goals.
This article was first published on opencolleges.edu.au

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One of the most remarkable aspects of modern education is the great diversity of today's classroom. Thanks to mainstreaming and inclusion policies, students of all abilities study in all classrooms from kindergarten through college, even when they have physical, psychological, or cognitive disabilities that seem too challenging to integrate or excluded them from traditional classrooms in the past.

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WHAT IS ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY?

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