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AAC Institute

Not-for-profit organization to strive to help individual that reply upon communication devices.

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PRC

$6995

Accent 800-D

Funding available through Medicaid, alterative to Dynavox products.

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Spiral Bound Communication Book. 20 pgs for communication icons. $16.00

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Pogo Boards

App allows for communication, use of images available through google search and allows post of boards online.

1-4 users/1 yr/69.00

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Proloquo2Go for iPad-$219.99

App through the App Store for apple products for communication.

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You’ll love how this symbol-based app helps users learn how to express themselves. Proloquo2Go puts the user’s development first, with innovative features based on clinical knowledge and user research.

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Smart Homes and Businesses

Locally located in Greenville, NC. Can assist with Smart devices for individuals, homes or businesses.

505 Red Banks Road, Greenville, NC

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A-CHESS app for Substance Abuse Recovery

$10,000 to participate in learning consortium. Up to 10 clinicians can use with up to 100 clients.

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AT Eval 2go

App available in the App Store to assist with AT Evaluation.

$39.99

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‎ATEval2Go is a revolutionary app useful for any professional responsible for putting technology into the hands of students. Authored by seasoned Speech-Language Pathologist/Assistive Technology Specialist Christopher Bugaj, CCC-SLP, this app is designed to help you document all observations and cons...

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4-NuMotion-Mobility Aids Resource

2105 Capital Drive, Suite 300, Wilmington, NC, 28412

Fax: (910) 452-2935

TollFree: (800) 308-9386
Team is comprised of a variety of credentials. They do not have a website. Phone call and fax is the primary means of communicating.

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9-FDLRS has a comprehensive resource guide for AT and AT in the classroom! Great resource!

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5-American Mobility-Mobility Aids

2851 Van Huron Dr.
Suite 103
Raleigh, NC 27615
Phone: (919) 876-3600
Fax: (919) 876-3677
Toll Free: (888) 333-5655

RESNA Certified Staff with ATS Credential

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American Mobility, Complex Rehab Wheelchairs Seating Service, Raleigh

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American Mobility - Providing Complex Rehab Wheelchairs, Scooters, Power Mobility & Accessories & Service to the Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill Area of NC.

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8-WATI is a well know and thorough AT assessment tool that is available for free online.

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3-Carolina Home Medical-Mobility Aid

Team is comprised of a variety of credentialed individuals including an RD, LDN, CRS technicians

They have several locations in our area. I commonly use the New Bern location located at 1301 Commerce Road
New Bern, NC 28562
252-636-1711 phone
252-636-2615 fax

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2-PBS.org provides a great breakdown of the different types of AT devices that are available to help improve/maintain functional abilities

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The following are some examples of different types of assistive technology devices:

Access and Environmental Controls:

Devices that allow increased control of the environment or that open up access to things in the environment. This includes electronic controls like switches, special keyboards or mice, and remote controls as well as things that help people get around the community, like ramps, automatic door openers, and Braille signs.

Special tools for daily activities, like brushing teeth, dressing or eating. This includes adapted utensils, plates and cups, non-skid surfaces, and specially designed toilet seats and shower stalls.

Supports that help a student who is either deaf or has a hearing loss. This includes hearing aids, amplifiers, captions on TV, and typing telephones.

Augmentative/Alternative Communication:

Supports that allow a child who cannot speak, or whose speech is not understood by others, to communicate. This includes picture boards, voice output communication devices, communication software and computers.

Computer-Based Instruction:

Software to help students with learning difficulties in reading, writing, math and other subject areas.

Equipment that allows a student with a physical or visual disability to move independently and safely through the community. This includes wheelchairs, walkers, and adapted bicycles.

Any support that helps a student with a physical disability remain in a good position for learning without becoming tired. This includes adjustable chairs, tables, standers, wedges and straps.

Supports that give a student with visual difficulties access to information. This includes large-print books, books on tape, magnifiers, talking computer software, and Braillers.
Back to Strategies Home

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The following are some examples of different types of assistive technology devices: Access and Environmental Controls: Devices that allow increased control of the environment or that open up access to things in the environment. This includes electronic controls like switches, special keyboards or mice, and remote controls as well as things that help people get around the community, like ramps, automatic door openers, and Braille signs.

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10-Universal Design Principles are demonstrated in this poster from NCSU. Universal Design addresses accessibility.

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7-This is a great video that explains what AT is and how it can help!

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Adaptive Scissors-6.95

Easy use scissors for individuals with small hands or poor grip.

Therapro

Tel: (508) 872-9494    (800) 257-5376

Fax: (508) 875-2062
(800) 268-6624

Therapro, Inc.
225 Arlington Street
Framingham, MA 01702-8723

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The Mini Easi-Grip Loop Scissors measure 4 ¾" long and 2" wide, at its widest point. Great for use by pre-school children and those with small, weak hands. Safety Blade guard supplied.

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Reachers-$24.99

Helps to pick up items that are out of reach due to mobility challenges. Widely available in many retail stores. Pictured here is the ez-reacher 32" from Amazon.com

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Reusable Colored Organizer Tabs-$4.19

Help students with difficulty organizing tasks or who have problems know how to effective use the textbook.

Therapy Shoppe® Inc.
PO Box 8875
Grand Rapids, MI 49518
USA

Tel: (800) 261-5590
Tel: (616) 696-7441
Fax: (616) 696-7471

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Reusable Colored Organizer Tabs - Assistive Technology - Reusable Colored Organizer Tabs from Therapy Shoppe Therapyshoppe.com has helpful focus, fidget, study, reading, writing, and anti-anxiety tools for college students! Focusing fidgets, stress balls, thinking putty, and other amazing organizers!

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Handwriting Tools Sampler Toolkit-$15.99

Low tech ways to help with grip and dexterity for handwriting.

Therapy Shoppe® Inc.
PO Box 8875
Grand Rapids, MI 49518
USA

Tel: (800) 261-5590
Tel: (616) 696-7441
Fax: (616) 696-7471

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handwriting tools sampler kit from therapy shoppe

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Handwriting Tools Sampler Kit - Assistive Technology - Handwriting Tools Sampler Kit from Therapy Shoppe Get great deals on all your favorite handwriting tools: pencil grips, slant boards, left handed and weighted pencils, triangular pencils, raised line paper, much more!

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Ring Pull Can Opener-$6.47

Helps individuals with dexterity issues open cans allowing for independent living. Widely available in public market. Picture below from Amazon.com

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Free Printable Communication Boards

Adds for non-verbal children and adults that allow for communication.

Do2Learn3204 Churchill Road
Raleigh, NC 27607

Fax: 919-420-1978
Phone: 919-755-1809

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Do2learn: Educational Resources for Special Needs

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picture communication cards, songs, games and learning activities for autism, aspergers, fetal alcohol syndrome and disabilities

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Desk Size Magnifier-$3.49

Low vision aid to assist with reading.

Therapro

Tel: (508) 872-9494  (800) 257-5376

Fax: (508) 875-2062
(800) 268-6624

Therapro, Inc.
225 Arlington Street
Framingham, MA 01702-8723

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Lace Locks-$7.99

Helps with children and adults who have challenges with tying shoes.

Therapy Shoppe® Inc.
PO Box 8875
Grand Rapids, MI 49518
USA

Tel: (800) 261-5590
Tel: (616) 696-7441
Fax: (616) 696-7471

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Lock Laces | Assistive Technology | Lock Laces from Therapy Shoppe Lock Laces | Shoe Tyings | Dressing Tools-Toy | Special Needs Kids | OT Toy, Tool

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Lock Laces - Assistive Technology - Lock Laces from Therapy Shoppe 1000's of innovative therapy tools and toys for special needs children and sensory processing skill development!

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6-Assistive Technology to Meet K-12 needs

Gives a break down by disability group of AT devices.

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9-Education World: Assistive Technology

Explains AT and provides grade level specific idea for AT.

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Students come in every shape, size, and type. They learn at different rates too. Teaching can be tailored to compensate for the different learning needs of most children inside the regular classroom. Some children with measured disabilities will require focused instruction in one-on-one or small-group settings. But other children who need help to keep up with their peers -- especially those with more severe disabilities -- can benefit from machines designed to help them learn! Such "assistive devices" aid their learning, understanding, and participation in the regular classroom environment.

JUST WHAT ARE ASSISTIVE DEVICES ANYWAY?

Assistive devices include any device that disabled children (or adults) might use to help them learn and function more effectively. By current estimates, more than 4,000 assistive technologies have been designed for students and teachers. Those devices include everything from wheelchairs to a wide assortment of high-tech tools, including

hearing aids and amplification devices that enable hearing-impaired students to hear what's going on in the classroom;

glare-reduction screens, screen magnifiers, and Braille note-taking devices that enable visually impaired students to participate more fully;

voice-recognition software that turns the spoken word into type on a computer screen so students unable to move their limbs can take part; and

technologies that enable severely disabled students to control their computers simply by following letters and commands on the computer screen with their eyes.

Many companies today are turning their research and development to assistive technologies. Most programs and devices that are developed are designed to work on personal computers in a Microsoft Windows environment.

COMMONLY USED SCHOOL TECHNOLOGIES

Assistive Technologies, Inc., located in Naperville, Ill., provides assistive devices to schools and individuals. "The technologies we provide most often to school systems are voice recognition, including products such as DragonDictate and NaturallySpeaking," Don Dalton, president of the company, told Education World. "Other products for people who have learning disabilities, such as Wordsmith, WYNN, and textHELP, are very popular too. Those products help people with learning disabilities read and write more efficiently and productively."

Dalton formed Assistive Technologies in 1990 to help disabled people find ways to work and contribute to society more effectively. He knows from experience the problems faced at school and work -- he's been paralyzed from the chest down since an accident at age 26. He formed Assistive Technologies to bring the technology to others, after he learned how to use speech-recognition software in his own business.

ASSISTIVE DEVICES IN THE CLASSROOM

Many on-line resources are available to help teachers and school districts locate the right devices for any student in need. Assistive Technology for Students With Disabilities is one such resource.

"I had a very remarkable student who suffers from a degenerative eye disease," Rebecca Newman, Ed.D., an adjunct lecturer at the University of California at Irvine, tells Education World. "The disease was diagnosed when the student was 12 years old, and her vision continues to deteriorate. [The student is now in her 20s.] In our classroom, her only assistive devices were fellow students who read things to her when I couldn't produce a handout with large enough print. However, she uses a special 'reading machine' to assist her with reading and writing at home.

"She is a teaching credential student, and she uses her reading machine in the classroom as a teacher," Newman adds. "She subbed last year and brought it to all her assignments. Her own experiences as a physically challenged student in K-12 education were often very difficult, but she reports that her pupils have been very supportive."

Pat Linkhorn is the parent of two children with special needs. She is also a consultant on special education issues and a mentor to parents of children with special needs. "My 13-year-old blind daughter uses a Braille 'n Speak," says Linkhorn. Braille 'n Speak is a unique device. About the size of a small calculator, it has six large, flat keys that type in all the combinations of dots that create the Braille language. The typed information can then be printed.

"My daughter also uses Duxbury translation software to translate PC input into files that can be Brailled," adds Linkhorn.

IS THERE A DOWNSIDE?

As with other technologies, training is essential to successful use. Without training, students cannot use many devices to their full potential.

"The devices that help the least, especially in classrooms, are those that the teachers don't understand," Linkhorn says. "Kids have an amazing ability to utilize devices, but if there isn't a high enough level of training for staff, many devices are a waste of time and money."

LINKS TO ONLINE RESOURCES

New and improved assistive devices are being developed all the time. With a little online research, teachers and parents can find a device to help students with special needs reach every bit of their potential. Spend a little time searching the resources and links below, and see if you can't find the perfect device to meet your students' special needs.

Article by Sherril Steele-Carlin
Education World®
Copyright © Education World

Links Updated 06/15/2011

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10-Great Schools

Website focuses specifically on AT for students with learning disabilities. Great resource for teachers in the regular classroom.

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Learning disabilities articles, book lists, videos, and milestones | GreatSchools

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Articles, book lists, videos, and milestones related to Learning disabilities

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7-Prezi

Really cool site to develop presentations that are visually stimulating.

http;//prezi.com

Free trial

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Open Canvas

Create, organize, and move freely on an open canvas. Create seamless presentations without the restrictions of linear slides.

Ready-made asset libraries

Choose from millions of images, stickers, GIFs, and icons from Unsplash and Giphy.

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Presentations and videos with engaging visuals for hybrid teams | Prezi Present

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8-Free Teacher Resources to help engage students in a variety of way through science

Discoveryeducation.com

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Digital Textbooks & Education Resources | Discovery Education

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5-Website that has 8 helpful tools related to assistive technology for classrooms

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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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SoundingBoard-Free

Free AAC app for iPhone, iTouch, or iPad

http://www.ablenetinc.com/Assistive-Technology/Communication/SoundingBoard

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EyeGaze Boards

Resource that explains e-tran/eye gaze boards

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Go Talk 9+

179.99

Nine button communication device

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Google Docs

Free with google accounts. Great place to store live documents where they can be accessed remotely.

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Survey Monkey

$300/year for unlimited responses and unlimited questions (Gold package)

Cost effective survey system, collects results and analyzes the survey responses for you.

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SurveyMonkey: The World's Most Popular Free Online Survey Tool

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iTune U

Free download of app, most be used with iPad.

Online course builder.

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Respondus

$149 for single license

Respondus is an exam generating tool that is compatible with Blackboard, Moodle, and several other online class platforms. Respondus offers a variety of tools including online test bank for free if the textbook you use is in the Respondus network.

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Assessment Tools for Learning Systems, including Blackboard Learn, Brightspace, Canvas, Moodle, Schoology & other online learning platforms

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Turnitin

Price available when quote is requested.

This academic tech tool helps check for plagiarism, helps organize peer reviews and helps to grade presentations

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The Plagiarism Spectrum 2.0

The Plagiarism Spectrum 2.0 identifies twelve types of unoriginal work - both traditional forms of plagiarism and emerging trends. Understanding these forms of plagiarism supports the development of original thinking skills and helps students do their best, original work.

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Voice Thread

$99/year

Voice Thread allows for discussion board that allows for more than just text to communicate. It helps to achieve the feeling of being in the classroom with online classes.

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design discussions
no-schedule meetings
professional development
collaborate with clients
sales and marketing

replace text-only discussions
interactive lectures
support UDL principles
no-schedule office hours
professional development

student presentations
conversational practice
professional development
rich assessment
safe and accountable

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Transforming media into collaborative spaces with video, voice, and text commenting.

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Responseware

Varies depending on licensing option choosen.

Responseware allows for students to respond via wi fi through a laptop or smart phone.

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TurningPoint | Polling Software | Turning Technologies

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SmartEvals

Cost effective solution for monitoring student learning outcomes.

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Dynavox T-10 with compass software-new tablet like device

Price range from 10-13K

Funding available through Medicaid and other sources.

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Living Resources in Albany, NY just opened a smart home for individuals with I/DD in January of this year with cutting edge technology.

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Imagine!

http://imaginesmarthomes.org/

Imagine! is a private, not-for-profit corporation that has been providing supports for people
who have developmental disabilities in order for them to lead fulfilling lives since 1963.

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eSmart MH

http://obssr.od.nih.gov/behavioral_health_IT/pdf/Melissa%20Pinto%20-%20PP%20PDF%20-%20The%20Future%20of%20Health%20for%20Behavioral%20Health.pdf

Dr. Pinto at Emory University is working on development of eSmart MH, a system with avatars for the MH population. It has not yet been released to public market.

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MeMoves is a simple activity that can be used to help with transitions. It is having some great results for children with Autism and is continuing to be studied.

Cost $59.95

www.thinkingmoves.com

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Carasolva

http://carasolva.com/

Carasolva is an emerging technology. At this point it offers an Electronic Medication Administration Record to prevent medication errors. It is evolving further to incorporate other interventions that may be needed such as scheduling that will benefit individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities who may need residential care.

Cost effective option-ranges $4-$8 per individual

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4-Pinterest is an awesome resource for gathering information in an organized way through creating boards and pins.

www.pinterest.com

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3-Padlet www.padlet.com

Padlet is a free resource to create electronic binders, use for discussion boards, or other class activities. A great way to integrate technology into the classroom.

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1-AT Act of 2004 Law

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108th Congress Public Law 364] [From the U.S. Government Printing Office] [DOCID: f:publ364.108] [[Page 118 STAT. 1707]] Public Law 108-364 108th Congress An Act To amend the Assistive Technology Act of 1998 to support programs of grants to States to address the assistive technology needs of individuals with disabilities, and for other purposes.

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Low Tech Ideas-Independent Living Aids (2)

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Low Tech Ideas-Independent Living Aids (2)

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Calibowl

Description: The bowl has a suction cup on the bottom so when stirring or trying to eat it will not move around. Great for individuals with limited use of one limb to be able to self feed.

Vendor Information:

Price: $13.95

http://www.independentliving.com/prodinfo.asp?number=356800

Independent Living Aids, LLC

137 Rano Street  |  Buffalo, NY 14207  |  Phone: 800-537-2118  |  Fax: 516-937-3906

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Course Management Tool

iClicker ToGo

4 yr subscription-$31.99 allows students to vote via smart phone or laptop.

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Student Response Systems & Classroom Engagement Tools

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iClicker is the market-leader in student and audience response systems for Higher Education, recognized for ease-of-use, reliability, and focus on pedagogy.

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Big and Little Mack -$119

AAC Device, one button, use with symbols.

http://www.ablenetinc.com/Assistive-Technology/Communication/BIGmack-LITTLEmack

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1-Microsoft Educator Network provides a great resource for teachers with a discussion forum that helps to incorporate technology into the classroom.

http://www.pil-network.com/

2-Universal Design for Learning is important for teachers to understand this concept. This website does a nice job of providing an explanation for UDL and providing resources.

http://www.udlcenter.org/

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Low Tech Ideas-Independent Living Aids (1)

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Low Tech Ideas-Independent Living Aids (1)

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Description: Large buttons, amplified sound, and display screen for individuals with  low vision or low hearing to use as a telephone.

Vendor Information:

http://www.independentliving.com/prodinfo.asp?number=812443

Independent Living Aids, LLC

137 Rano Street  |  Buffalo, NY 14207  |  Phone: 800-537-2118  |  Fax: 516-937-3906

Price: $199

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6-Independent Living through Vocational Rehabilitation can help individuals with disabilities to live independently in the community instead of in facilities by helping with the following skills

Guidance and counseling

Rehabilitation engineering

Home and vehicle modifications

Independent living skills training

Certain equipment purchases

Assistance with leisure services

Personal assistance services

Registering service dogs

(Information from the Independent Living Website listed above)

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The Independent Living Rehabilitation Program (IL) helps consumers live a more independent life. IL provides an alternative to living in a nursing home or other facility for eligible individuals. Services are person-centered and may be provided directly, purchased or coordinated through other community resources. If the Independent Living program is unable to meet a person's needs, that individual may be referred to other partners for services as appropriate.
Services may include:

Guidance and counseling

Rehabilitation engineering

Home and vehicle modifications

Independent living skills training

NC Independent Living Rehabilitation Program Brochure
Eligibility

You may be eligible for IL services if:

You have a significant disability

The disability severely limits your ability to live independently

Our services will improve your ability to live independently

The financial resources of eligible individuals will be considered for the delivery of some services provided under the IL program. Some services are available to eligible individuals without regard to their financial need.

How to Apply

Obtain an application from a local IL office and discuss services with our staff.

Your Rights

For more information about your rights as a consumer or prospective consumer of IL services, visit the Client Assistance Program website.

ACCESS North Carolina

The publication ACCESS North Carolina provides travelers with disabilities a full range of information on the accessibility of the state's parks, historic sites, museums and other destinations.

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Independent Living for People with Disabilities

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The Independent Living Rehabilitation Program (IL) helps consumers live a more independent life. IL provides an alternative to living in a nursing home or other facility for eligible individuals. Services are person-centered and may be provided directly, purchased or coordinated through other community resources.