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Category Archives: Free Stuff
New! The Tar Heel Shared Reader
Here’s an exciting new resource to know about. The Tar Heel Shared Reader is an evidence-based tool for reading with students who have significant cognitive disabilities. The Tar Heel Shared Reader brings together the celebrated, accessible, age-appropriate Tar Heel Reader … Continue reading
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Registration Now Open! Free ICT Accessibility Training Opportunity
Two full days of training to introduce and get you started with accessible information and communication technology (ICT). When and Where is this Event? September 23rd and/or 24th, 2019, at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Boston Waltham. One and two-day … Continue reading
Posted in Classes and webinars, Events, Free Stuff, Legislation/Regulations, Web Accessibility
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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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Free Application- MyVisBar
What is MyVisBar? MyVisBar is a FREE floating toolbar which delivers a range of open source and freeware applications to support learners with visual difficulties. It is high contrast (yellow on black) offering 6 quality applications; Magnify (DesktopZoom, a desktop … Continue reading
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Autism Speaks iPad 2 Grant Applications Are Open!
Autism Speaks is thrilled to announce that through the generosity of Sevenly.org and the James W. Pickle Foundation, 625 financially disadvantaged individuals with autism and schools will receive an Apple iPad 2! Eligible applicants are individuals who: – Have been … Continue reading
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National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program
The Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010 (CVAA) authorizes the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to provide funding for local programs to distribute equipment to low-income individuals who are deaf-blind (who have hearing loss and vision loss). The … Continue reading
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Free App for Searching Autism Apps!
Check it out! The EmergingEDTech blog recommends a FREE app at iTunes today. Apps for Autism is a tool that provides an easy way to search and find apps that may be of benefit to individuals with autism or other special needs. App listings … Continue reading
iOS Accessibility: a Review for Users Who are Blind or Visually Impaired – By Peter Cantisani, Friends of ATIA newsletter
Apple didn’t make a big deal out it, but its iOS-based devices (iPhone, iPod, iPad) offer a revolutionary approach to accessibility for users who are blind or visually impaired. The devices are based on a TouchScreen interface that relies on … Continue reading
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Tagged Apple apps, blind, mobile phones
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Using Apps in Times of Emergencies
In case you missed it, below is the Pass It On Center article that was featured in the March 2011 Friends of ATIA Newsletter. A priority of the Pass It On Center (PIOC) is making sure that in an emergency, … Continue reading
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