Instructor’s Name: Cindy Guillaume

Assistive technology is not just limited to dyslexia; it can support all students by offering alternative ways to access information. Using these technologies in classrooms promotes inclusion by ensuring that students with disabilities can learn alongside their peers without feeling isolated.

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As a future educator, learning about these tools has changed my perspective on how to support students with learning disabilities. When I was in school, I had a classmate with dyslexia, and he often struggled with reading assignments. If these tools had been used, I think it would have significantly improved his experience and reduced his frustration.

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This article connects with the concept of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) from our textbook. UDL emphasizes providing multiple means of representation and expression, just like using text-to-speech software and graphic organizers for dyslexic students (Turnbull et al., 2024).