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LTVEC provides back-to-school AT support for its districts
LTVEC, AT Support, Remote Learning, Accessibility Supports, Computer Accessibility Janice Reese LTVEC, AT Support, Remote Learning, Accessibility Supports, Computer Accessibility Janice Reese

LTVEC provides back-to-school AT support for its districts

Assistive Technology Resources Available to Support Remote Instruction for Students with Disabilities. We know you are scrambling to get students "back to school", even if school might be at home this Fall. The assistive technology staff at LTVEC is ready and waiting to help you provide adaptive access for remote instruction with your students.

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Microsoft Accessibility for Special Education Distance Learning
Accessibility Supports, Computer Accessibility, E-Learning Resources, Homeschool Rebecca Hofman Accessibility Supports, Computer Accessibility, E-Learning Resources, Homeschool Rebecca Hofman

Microsoft Accessibility for Special Education Distance Learning

Part 1: The Three R’s

Distance learning in special education can feel like an insurmountable challenge. And while we may not be able to replicate the full school experience at home, there are tools—FREE tools—available that can help you provide differentiation and inclusion. If you are working in a Microsoft school or even if you just like to use Microsoft products such as Windows 10 or Office 365, there are many built-in accessibility features that can help meet the needs of your students.

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HoneyBee Proximity Switch: Assistive Technology On the Spot!
AT On the Spot!, Tutorials and Guides, Switch Access, Accessibility Supports, Training Rebecca Hofman AT On the Spot!, Tutorials and Guides, Switch Access, Accessibility Supports, Training Rebecca Hofman

HoneyBee Proximity Switch: Assistive Technology On the Spot!

AT4Kids's "Assistive Technology On the Spot!" is a series of quick tutorials that you can access by scanning a QR code on your device. The videos will go over the basics of getting started and then find comprehensive implementation resources for your child or student on our website. The HoneyBee proximity switch is an assistive technology device that provides accessibility whenever you need switch access that requires minimal physical strength or movement.

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It’s a ‘free’ world right now!
Accessibility Supports, Apps for Special Needs, Autism Supports, Educational Session Ma..., Google Tools, Homeschool, Literacy and Reading S..., Low Vision Supports, Math Supports, Picture and Symbol Res..., Professional Development, Software for Special N..., Training, Web 2-0 Tools, Writing Supports Janice Reese Accessibility Supports, Apps for Special Needs, Autism Supports, Educational Session Ma..., Google Tools, Homeschool, Literacy and Reading S..., Low Vision Supports, Math Supports, Picture and Symbol Res..., Professional Development, Software for Special N..., Training, Web 2-0 Tools, Writing Supports Janice Reese

It’s a ‘free’ world right now!

Learn more about free and low-cost AT resources and tools!

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AT Supports for School AND Home
Accessibility Supports, AT and the IEP, Autism Supports, Computer Accessibility, Digital Book Resources, E-Learning Resources, Family Support Resources, Google Tools, Homeschool, Literacy and Reading S..., Low Vision Supports, Math Supports, Physical Disabilities, Picture and Symbol Res..., Software for Special N..., Switch Access, Tutorials and Guides, Vision and Hearing, Web 2-0 Tools, Word Prediction Supports, Writing Supports Janice Reese Accessibility Supports, AT and the IEP, Autism Supports, Computer Accessibility, Digital Book Resources, E-Learning Resources, Family Support Resources, Google Tools, Homeschool, Literacy and Reading S..., Low Vision Supports, Math Supports, Physical Disabilities, Picture and Symbol Res..., Software for Special N..., Switch Access, Tutorials and Guides, Vision and Hearing, Web 2-0 Tools, Word Prediction Supports, Writing Supports Janice Reese

AT Supports for School AND Home

Listing of resources for providing assistive technology support in the home.

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AAC Resources for the Classroom
AAC, Accessibility Supports, Autism Supports, Communication devices, Professional Development, Tutorials and Guides, Visual Schedules Janice Reese AAC, Accessibility Supports, Autism Supports, Communication devices, Professional Development, Tutorials and Guides, Visual Schedules Janice Reese

AAC Resources for the Classroom

I've learned a lot about AAC technologies over the last 15 years.  I often say that I don't know everything, but I can probably tell you how and where to learn more.  Because I provide direct technology support and training to educational teams for many students with impaired language and communication skills, I have gathered a wealth of forms, tip sheets, tutorial resources, assessment materials, etc. for use in the school setting.

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Chromebooks and Accessibility Supports
Accessibility Supports, Chrome Tools, Computer Accessibility, Google Tools, Literacy and Reading S..., Low Vision Supports, Software for Special N..., Vision apps, Word Prediction Supports, Writing Supports Janice Reese Accessibility Supports, Chrome Tools, Computer Accessibility, Google Tools, Literacy and Reading S..., Low Vision Supports, Software for Special N..., Vision apps, Word Prediction Supports, Writing Supports Janice Reese

Chromebooks and Accessibility Supports

As more districts more toward the use of Chromebooks for 1:1 device use, there are always questions about how these devices can provide the accessibility supports needed by our students with physical and/or learning disabilities.  Since Chromebooks don't allow for installation of software programs (the usual source of specialized reading/writing support), assistive tools must come from apps and extensions that can modify the user interface.

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AAC in the Classroom for Young Children (part I)
AAC, Accessibility Supports, Autism Supports, Communication devices, Physical Disabilities, Picture and Symbol Res..., Picture Schedules Janice Reese AAC, Accessibility Supports, Autism Supports, Communication devices, Physical Disabilities, Picture and Symbol Res..., Picture Schedules Janice Reese

AAC in the Classroom for Young Children (part I)

It's always exciting to see kids with limited speech and language abilities respond to the use of visually supported communication tools and strategies. Images are easy to recognize and recall, making the transference of information universal...no matter what the 'language' might be!

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Free Resources for AT, AAC, Modifying the Curriculum
AAC, Accessibility Supports, Educational Session Ma..., Eye Gaze Access, Literacy and Reading S..., Math Supports, Picture and Symbol Res..., Software for Special N..., Switch Access Janice Reese AAC, Accessibility Supports, Educational Session Ma..., Eye Gaze Access, Literacy and Reading S..., Math Supports, Picture and Symbol Res..., Software for Special N..., Switch Access Janice Reese

Free Resources for AT, AAC, Modifying the Curriculum

I love great resources and I really love them when they're FREE! If you've never visited the Special Education Needs (SEN) Teacher website, you need to do it now.

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