I am always excited when our trusted special education software manufacturers make a program available in app format. I am REALLY excited this week, as Don Johnston just released an app version of Co:Writer®!! This is a word prediction tool that reduces the number of keystrokes required to type and that makes it a great […]
Thanks to Shelley Haven from Tech Potential for putting together this great list of Bookshare Reading Options! This list includes reading your accessible books through programs like Kurzweil, WYNN 7, Read&Write Gold and iBooks. It also tells you how to transfer them to your Kindle! Download the PDF: Bookshare reading options Check out more great […]
There are a number of handy apps out there for those with low vision. Clarix, a leading provider of magnification systems, has created three new apps and all are free (always the best part!) Visit their website http://www.clarixusa.com/index.php/products/apps or the iTunes store for more information. Just remember that iDevices have small megapixel capabilities so the magnification resolution […]
I have just fallen in love with another web 2.0 support to add to our technology toolkits! The Mada Assistive Technology Center in Qatar has created an amazing array of web 2.0 supports packaged in a single toolbar for improving web accessibility. The “ATbar” contains tools for font magnification, text-to-speech, word prediction, […]
I keep a million notes on student and classroom needs, assessment findings, etc. and I have begun to lean heavily on my voice dictation tools to get it all written down before I’ve forgotten it all. If you’ve never used Dragon Naturally Speaking, you should give the free version a trial run. I have the […]
I am often asked to recommend screen magnifiers for students with low vision who are struggling with computer use. There are several amazing, multi-function programs available for purchase with a wide range of features, but they can cost between $199 – $500 per installation. This becomes a pricey option, especially since we may not […]
If you are lost when it comes to using Bookshare or if you have questions about some of its specific features, you’re in luck! Bookshare has several tutorial videos available for free on their website to help you navigate and use Bookshare skillfully. They also have over 35 videos on their YouTube channel uploaded by […]
You can now access your books on the go through Bookshare’s new app for Apple, Read2Go. This app gives full audio feedback as you navigate through its menu to customize your reading experience. With many different color themes for highlighting, changing backgrounds and text you are able to change each visual feature to suite your […]
Do you know students who have difficulty reading because they are visually impaired, physically unable to hold a book or turn pages, or have visual tracking problems? Bookshare is a great resource for students that are not able to read or turn pages in a standard book to still receive the material in a format […]
