Links to Great Resources for info about Assistive Technology
Easi- Speak Digital Recorder:
2nd grader Tasha
7th grader Nicholas
HearALL Assessment Recorder:
Class Sample
CEC 877 meeting on Assistive Technology
Natural Readers - free text to speech
Vozme - text to speech program
Info on the SETT method
Christine Southard's diigo links on Assistive Technology
Diigo Group on Assistive Technology
Heart of Georgia Assistive Technology Consortium
Simmons Assistive Technology Showcase at CEC wiki
National Assistive Technology Research Institute
Using Universal Design for Learning Strategies and Technologies to Include all Kids in the Classroom
Free Technology Toolkit for UDL in All Classrooms
Virtual Magnifying Glass 3.3.2 - A free, open source, screen magnifier, for Windows, Linux, FreeBSD and Mac OS X.
Free Resources from the Net for (Special) Education -Paul Hamilton's blog about various types of technology and their assistive use for various types of learners
CAST – “is a nonprofit research and development organization that works to expand learning opportunities for all individuals, especially those with disabilities, through Universal Design for Learning.”
WYNN Literacy Software – “WYNN is the innovative literacy software tool designed to enhance success for individuals with reading challenges and writing difficulties. WYNN was developed with the help of special educators and individuals with learning difficulties such as dyslexia, dysgraphia and aphasia. By using a bi-modal approach - simultaneous highlighting of the text as it is spoken - WYNN transforms printed text into understandable information that benefits readers of all ages including English Language Learners (ELL), struggling readers and children with ADD (attention deficit disorder) or ADHD (attention deficit hyperactive disorder).”
Test Talker - TestTalker is a software solution designed to help individuals be more successful with test taking, worksheet completion, and study materials. It also aids completion of electronic forms. TestTalker provides a computerized version of a test, worksheet, or other form that can talk.
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