This section is on Assistive Technology tools, websites and more. There are many assistive technology websites. Far too many to list. These are just a few of my go-tos. I hope you enjoy checking them out!
Assistive Technology BlogAssistive Technology Blog was developed by Venkat Rao. He states, 'the idea behind this blog was to educate readers about the latest and greatest in assistive technology - not the bulky, outdated and expensive machines we are used to seeing everywhere, but affordable technology that would change the future of people with disabilities drastically in the near future'.
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Assistive Technology BlogAssistive Technology Blog writes about assistive technology for people with reading disabilities, dyslexia, low vision, blindness and other disabilities that make reading, writing, and other tasks difficult. The blog is written by Brian Meersma.
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Chrome ToolboxChrome Toolbox was built in Google Sites. The site was created by John Calvert and Mark Surabian. The site lists Assistive Technology related Chrome apps and extensions. They follow the Technology Acceptance Model to rate an app. Each tool is assessed by ease of use and functionality. It is a great site to learn about which apps and extensions would be useful by task or by profile.
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Glenda's Assistive Technology Information and
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Jane Farrall ConsultingJane Farrall Consulting blog si written by Jane Farrall. She writes about literacy, AAC and Assistive Technology.
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SNOW - Education, Access and You!The website states, 'SNOW is the branch of the Inclusive
Design Research Centre at OCAD University that focuses on inclusive education and learning...Our resources are free whenever possible and SNOW focuses on providing open source tools that can be adapted and used freely'. |
Special Education Technology BCSET BC - Special Education Technology British Columbia's mission is to enhance student opportunities for success by providing access to curriculum through the use of appropriate educational and communication technologies. Check out their AT resources in the Learning Centre, PictureSET and CurriculumSET.
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Teaching Learners with Multiple Special NeedsTeaching Learners with Multiple Special Needs is a blog created by Kate Ahern. She has numberous resources and ideas for teachers of learners with severe, profound, intensive, significant, complex or multiple special needs. Check out the specific AT posts.
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Videos
Understanding Assistive Technology: Simply SaidUnderstanding Assistive Technology: Simply Said by Pacer describes what Assistive Technology is. It was created by PACER Simon Technology Center www.pacer.org/stc
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