Dr. Soto's Bilingual AAC Lab Resources by Faith Bennett

Bookshare

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Offers e-books with customization options (e.g., text-to-speech, highlighting) to improve comprehension.

Communication Matters

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Provides a community and resources specifically for AAC users, offering advice on navigating adult life with AAC, including social opportunities and events.

Monarch Reader

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Provides free online books for individuals with disabilities, offering text-to-speech functionality to assist with comprehension.

AAC Institute

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Offers a range of resources for AAC users of all ages, including information on finding social opportunities and resources specifically for adult users.

Readtopia

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Readtopia is a literacy program for students with moderate to severe disabilities. It offers multisensory tools like digital books and activities to build reading comprehension and vocabulary, focusing on real-life topics to make learning engaging and practical.

Learning Ally

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Provides audio books and related resources for students with reading disabilities (dyslexia, etc.), offering professional narration for improved comprehension.

ImpAACt

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Online social community for adults using AAC. These hangouts encourage interaction and social connections in a virtual environment.

The Arc

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The Arc advocates for the rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including access to AAC. They provide resources for advocacy in education, employment, and healthcare.

Newsela

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Newsela is a versatile digital platform that provides access to high-interest, differentiated news articles and resources for a range of learners, including adults with disabilities. While it’s commonly used in K-12 education, its features and adaptability make it a valuable tool for adult learners, especially those with learning differences or disabilities.

Story Corps

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Help young adults maintain cultural identity by recording and sharing their personal stories. This can help affirm their place in the world as they transition into adulthood.

Epic!

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A digital library offering books across various genres and topics, including options to match the child’s interests. Great for K-12 students.

Voice Dream Speech Reader

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A mobile app that turns books, documents, and web content into speech. Useful for both reading and comprehension.

CTEC AAC

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The CTEC AAC website offers resources and support for individuals using Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) to enhance communication and independence. It provides information, training, and tools for AAC users, caregivers, and professionals to promote effective communication strategies and access to technology.

Unique Learning

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The Unique Learning System by n2y is a curriculum designed for students with special needs, offering personalized, standards-based lessons in subjects like math, language arts, and science. It features interactive content and tools for tracking progress to help teachers support individual learning needs.

Sexual Health and Advocacy Resources

fbennett8100 — 2024-12-13 05:11:16 UTC

This document provides sexual health resources for individuals with disabilities, focusing on those using AAC systems. It includes YouTube videos on topics like consent and STIs, and offers strategies for using AAC to communicate needs, working with healthcare providers, and accessing inclusive sexual health education. The goal is to empower individuals to advocate for their sexual health and navigate supportive, accessible healthcare environments.

Steve Gleason Act of 2015

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The Steve Gleason Act of 2015 is a U.S. law aimed at improving access to communication devices for people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and other neurological conditions. Named after former NFL player Steve Gleason, who was diagnosed with ALS, the law ensures that individuals with these conditions can access speech-generating devices and related services through Medicare. The act also eliminates restrictions that previously limited coverage, helping those with ALS maintain the ability to communicate.

Vietnamese Read Alouds

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Playlist of 21 videos of children's stories being read in Vietnamese.

Bilingual Vietnamese Storytime!

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English/Vietnamese Bilingual Reading Children's Books. Đọc sách thiếu nhi song ngữ Anh-Việt

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Reading A-Z Book with Vietnamese

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