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Topic Archives: literacy
Read&Write Gold for Google is Now FREE for Teachers!
TextHelp announced last week that it has made Read and Write Gold for Google free for teachers! This is the popular software for supporting students with tools for reading, writing, study skills, and research. Learn more at this TextHelp blog … Continue reading
Posted in Assistive Technology, Education and AT, Free Stuff
Tagged Assistive Technology, education, free software, literacy, TextHelp
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Voice Dream–a Great Reading App–is Half Price through Sunday
Voice Dream Reader version 3 is out and offers impressive new features. The app is for iPad and iPhone and the latest version includes Ivona voices as an option for reading text aloud as well as support for reading PDF … Continue reading
Posted in Assistive Technology, Education and AT
Tagged Apple apps, book accessibility, iPad, iPhone, literacy, school
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Low-Tech AT Transitions Back to School
As they say, pictures can say a thousand words! Try some of these low tech, assistive technology solutions to help kids with special needs make an enthusiastic transition back to school. Read my article at this AT Program News link … Continue reading
Posted in Assistive Technology, Education and AT, Uncategorized
Tagged Assistive Technology, children, education, literacy, school, special needs
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Making Information Accessible to Everyone
Global Accessibility Awareness Day is a great time to learn how new technologies can help make information accessible to everyone. As e-readers and e-books become more common, these technologies have the potential to open doors for people with disabilities. … Continue reading
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Tagged book accessibility, literacy, Universal Design
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2 Free Assistive Technology Demos at Boston AT Regional Center (Easter Seals)
Free Mini Demos March 15 Thursday 11:00-12:00 – Proloquo2Go This demonstration is for people who have heard about this popular communication app but who haven’t had a chance to see it in action. We will demonstrate basic features such as … Continue reading
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Tagged Apple apps, blind, book accessibility, literacy
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iDevices for Beginners: iPod Touch, iPad, and iPhone
January 11, Wednesday, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Easter Seals ATRC – Boston Office 89 South St. Boston, MA 02111 Presenter: Catherine Bly and Kristi Peak-Oliveira, ATRC Coordinators This presentation will touch upon the latest iDevices on the market from … Continue reading
Posted in Assistive Technology, Classes and webinars, Employment and AT, Events, Universal Design, Web Accessibility
Tagged ALS, Apple apps, Assistive Technology, blind, cell phones, cognitive disabilities, free software, GPS, iPad, iPhone, literacy, low vision, MS
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Using AT to Tackle the Summer Reading List
Now online: Read how parents can use assistive technology to motivate kids to keep up with their summer reading: http://fcsn.org/newsline/v31n4/atc.php
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Tagged Assistive Technology, AT, literacy
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