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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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Tangible Object Communication Activities
AAC, Literacy and Reading S... Janice Reese AAC, Literacy and Reading S... Janice Reese

Tangible Object Communication Activities

When initiating communication activities for any child with significant disabilities, we must first look at their receptive skills to see what is understood with regards to people, places, objects and specific core vocabulary words. Using activities that incorporate words that are familiar to the student helps reinforce attention and engagement. Core vocabulary are the 250+ words that form the basis of about 80% of everything we say, allowing us to engage within multiple contexts about an infinite number of topics.

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Tech Resources for Read-Aloud Testing
Apps for Special Needs, Assessment, Chrome Tools, Google Tools, iPad Resources, iPad Use, Literacy and Reading S..., Voice Dictation, Voice Dictation, Writing Supports Janice Reese Apps for Special Needs, Assessment, Chrome Tools, Google Tools, iPad Resources, iPad Use, Literacy and Reading S..., Voice Dictation, Voice Dictation, Writing Supports Janice Reese

Tech Resources for Read-Aloud Testing

There are a growing number of software supports and apps (iOS and Android) on the market that allow for easy adaptation of tests to offer recorded or digitized speech output.  Some programs allow students to respond via keyboarding, but not all.  

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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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Google in The Classroom; Tutorial Help
Chrome Tools, Google Tools, iPad Use, Literacy and Reading S..., Professional Development, Tutorials and Guides Janice Reese Chrome Tools, Google Tools, iPad Use, Literacy and Reading S..., Professional Development, Tutorials and Guides Janice Reese

Google in The Classroom; Tutorial Help

I love Google and all the great things they've brought us to use in the classroom, but it can be overwhelming to find and learn to use what may be appropriate for your needs, especially if you're just getting started.  I always tell my training audiences, "I can't know everything on every topic, but I do know where to direct you to find what you need."

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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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