Video Tutorials
Chromebook Built-in Accessibility Tools for Dyslexia
Two of the most powerful assistive technologies for dyslexia are text-to-speech and dictation. With built-in Chromebook tools, these can be accessed without adding a Chrome extension or using any third-party programs.
"I Use My Device to Talk!" AAC Social Story for Behavior
A social story about using your AAC device to talk, not to throw. The story focuses on using the AAC device for functional communication in order to decrease problem behavior and increase engagement.
AT for the OT
Occupational Therapy and Assistive Technology go hand-in-hand! This session will discuss assistive technology’s role in supporting accessibility—especially for those students with complex physical needs.
Proloquo2Go Restrictions, Locking, & Guided Access
How to keep students in the Proloquo2Go app.
Intro to Proloquo2Go
Getting started using Proloquo2Go AAC app for iOC. Topics covered include setting up a new user, selecting the grid size, adjusting the appearance, adding restrictions, customizing buttons and folders, and using split screen.
iPad Switch Apps 1
Basic cause and effect switch apps for the iPad using a Blue2 switch interface.
Tar Heel Reader Pictello Converter for the iPad
Learn how to set up your iPad in order to find, convert and read Tar Heel Reader books on AssistiveWare’s Pictello app, which helps to make your stories easy to find, organized, customized, and switch accessible.
Literacy Ideas for AAC
Virtual training session that covers strategies for teaching literacy to students who use an AAC device. Please note that the Core First books from Tobii Dynavox mentioned in the video are no longer free, they are now part of the Boardmaker Online subscription. However, there are many similar books all available for free at Tar Heel Reader.
From the blog Omazing Kids is the list of 70 Kids Picture Books to Target Core Vocabulary for AAC.
We have created a “How Where What” board as a free download to use in your AAC literacy lessons:
Communication in the Classroom
Virtual training session that covers strategies for communication in the classroom for students with complex communication needs. Techniques covered include modeling, wait time, recasting and expanding, and cuing. Here is a link to the Tobii Dynavox Dynamic AAC Goals Grid-2 mentioned in the video:: https://www.tennesseetalks.org/blog/tobii-dynavox-dynamic-aac-goals-grid-2-dagg-2
Symbol Sets, Devices, and Software: an Overview of AAC Lingo
Confused by the alphabet soup of AAC lingo? This guided tour will help you get started!
Using LessonPix with PowerPoint for Distance Learning in Special Education
Are you looking for creative ways to work with your students remotely? This video explains how to use LessonPix with PowerPoint to provide a cost-effective tool for creating interactive digital lessons for remote learning in special education.
There is also a comprehensive companion guide to help you get started:
Using the Honeybee Proximity Switch
The HoneyBee proximity switch is an assistive technology device that provides accessibility whenever you need switch access that requires minimal physical strength or movement. First, watch the video for an overview of the basics, then visit the full post to learn implementation strategies, assessment, DIY ideas for ALL switches!
https://at4kids.com/blog/honeybee-proximity-switch-assistive-technology-on-the-spot
How to Implement the All-Turn-It Spinner in the Classroom
The All-Turn-It Spinner is an assistive technology device that provides accessibility whenever you have an activity or a game involving randomization or chance. First, watch the video for an overview of the basics. Then visit the full post for implementation ideas and strategies, FREE alternatives, DIY ideas, and more!
https://at4kids.com/blog/all-turn-it-spinner-assistive-technology-on-the-spot
Rewordify and Edge
How to use Rewordify and the Microsoft Edge Browser to make website articles more accessible.
"Where is Pete?": A Core Word Adapted Book
Using LessonPix, the Assistive Technology Center at Little Tennessee Valley Educational Cooperative created an adaptive book called "Where is Pete?" that focuses on the core word "on."
Windows 10 Voice Accessibility Features
What's the difference between all the voice accessibility features in the Windows 10 operating system? Dictation, Cortana, and voice recognition are all similar, and this can be confusing!
Using a Randomizer in the Classroom for Brown Bear Bingo
An example of how to use a randomizer from Adaptivation in the classroom so that everyone can participate in a fun smash mat Bingo game! I used LessonPix to create the custom Bingo cards to go along with a unit on "Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?"
Using a Sequencer with Reading Books
Using the book "Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?", this is an example of how to use a sequencer when reading with a child who is nonverbal.
Lucas the Lion AAC Talker Book
Lucas the Lion is a children's book that includes a small AAC talker device. It's a fun way to dive into using an augmentative or alternative communication device that's not intimidating.