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Kindergarten.com
Kindergarten.com is a website designed to support children with developmental disorders that affect language and socialization, children who are frequently non-verbal. Using psychological research, this site works to build motivation to make the connection between the value of a word and the word itself. The tools are designed to be used with the iPhone or iTouch and apps that are purchased and downloaded from iTunes. They are organized by category: ...
Published: 2010 by Kindergarten.com , Reviewed: 2 days ago
The iPod Touch in the Special Needs Classroom
This Ning Network was created by a group of Apple Distinguished Educators to prepare for their workshop at the 2010 CSUN International Technology & Persons with Disabilities conference. The site includes a collection of tutorials for iPhone and iPod Touch applications, a list of the applications the group uses in their classrooms, and a forum for information about iPod apps, tips for educators using iPods in the classroom, and ideas ...
Published: 2010 by Luis Perez , Reviewed: August 11, 2010
SCCATN How-To Manuals
This website is a resource for How-To Manuals for the most widely used communication devices, including Boardmaker, Dynavox, and Intellitools. Links are provided for each AT/AugComm product which takes the user to that manufacturer’s website and directly to the tutorials for each product. Each product is broken down into the varying features so the user can look for instructions on just one feature. Created by the University of Southern Carolina, ...
Published: 2010 by South Carolina Collaborative Assistive Technology Network , Reviewed: 2 days ago
MangoMon
MangoMon provides online education for exceptional students. There are engaging reading and math resources. The reading voices are enjoyable – the topics are relevant to older students and the multimedia options are varied. There is always an active component in each assignment, such as moving a word or coin into a relevant area to learn about it. The software was developed using a researched approach to learning which can be ...
Published: 2010 by Learning Today , Reviewed: about 3 hours ago
Considerations for People with Disabilities and Their Families
The American Health Lawyers Association booklet "Considerations for People with Disabilities and Their Families" offers readers information on a variety of important topics for people with disabilities. The booklet provides the expected overview of IDEA and includes sections on both Part B (School Aged Children Ages 3-21) and Part C (Newborn to 3 Years), plus information on housing, testing, and employment topics such as ADA, the Uniformed Service Employment and ...
Published: 2009 by American Health Lawyers Association , Reviewed: March 04, 2010
AAC Low-Tech Toolkit (2009)
This is a collection of presentations on AAC low-tech/no-tech options from the SET-BC Learning Centre. The presentations and related information are meant to help teachers and speech-language pathologists design AAC systems for students. The toolkit includes guidelines, discussions about the essentials of symbol assessment and information on PECS, Partner Assisted Scanning and PODD, as well as examples of Boardmaker activities, and help with theme boards, using communication flip books, adapted ...
Published: 2009 by SET-BC , Reviewed: March 05, 2010
AT Tipscast: The Blog
This blog is a collection of webcasts with additional resources and tips to help AT professionals and educators collaborate and develop effective strategies when using AT with students.
Published: 2009 by Christopher Bugaj , Reviewed: March 04, 2010
FX MathPack
FX MathPack is a software package that enables secondary math teachers and students to create/complete assignments using only the computer. There are 4 components to the software: FX Draw, FX Equation, FX Graph, and FX Statistics. The software is available by download, free for 30 days, and then either by fees for Perpetual License (@$300) or Annual Subscription (@$72). Free email tutorials are offered. Students with disabilities can request free ...
Published: 2009 by Efofex Software , Reviewed: June 22, 2009
ASLPro.com
ASLPro.com is a website established by a group of deaf education teachers and interpreters in Texas. The site was designed to be an American Sign Language (ASL) resource for teachers and deaf education staff, to help with communication and curriculum needs in the classroom. Resources are free and donations are accepted. Only one section requires setting up a user account and password. The site features Video Dictionaries of signs, both ...
Published: 2009 by ASLPro.com , Reviewed: April 06, 2009
AssistiveTek
This excellent blog covers assistive technology, eLearning, mind mapping, visual learning, collaborative tools and educational technology with real life examples and narratives. Many postings contain embedded video. There is an emphasis on video learning, not only in products selected, but in the use of photos, graphs, and video to illustrate concepts and in showing examples of what can be achieved using the posted tools. A recent posting, for example, showed ...
Published: 2009 by Brian Friedlander , Reviewed: April 06, 2009
My Own Bookshelf
This video was presented at the 2009 CEC Convention. My Own Bookshelf is a project designed to bring literacy into the lives of children with disabilities. The video shows volunteers scanning books, the children adding their voices to the stories, and the children with disabilities enjoying the stories by themselves and with other children using switches and sharing their books with others through the same access technology. This video illustrates ...
Published: 2009 by Veronica Cook and Tizbee Holm , Reviewed: June 22, 2009
Unique Learning System
The Unique Learning System is a comprehensive standards-based core curriculum that uses the current event format of News-2-You and a curriculum format that progresses through the grade levels. The Unique Learning System is meant to support literacy and content learning for students with significant disabilities and complex learning needs. Unlike many other curriculum formats, Unique is exactly that-it is designed specifically for students with significant needs and is not a ...
Published: 2009 by Kathy Staugler , Reviewed: August 07, 2009
Technology Quick Guides and Video Tutorials
The HIAT Quick Guides are a collection of user-friendly resources for teachers using common AT software in the classroom. Each guide is designed to help educators use the software effectively and integrate the software into the classroom. Each guide provides general overviews and answers frequently asked questions; some also outline common tasks facilitated by the AT software. A number of the resources have Web-based videos.The list includes popular applications such ...
Published: 2009 by Montgomery County Public Schools , Reviewed: January 12, 2010
Elina‘s Tango Demonstration
From the blog "Speech-Language Pathology Sharing" by Eric Sailers. This blog entry focuses on a conference demonstration of the Tango AAC interface with additional footage of KeyStrokes (typing) and Proloquo (text-to-speech). The blog includes links to Wijits, Clicker 5, KeyStrokes, and Proloquo. It is a visual illustration of the use of one AAC device with specific applications and may be helpful to parents/professionals who are interested in this device.
Published: 2009 by Eric Sailers, M.A., CCC-SLP , Reviewed: January 12, 2010
Glenda‘s A.T. Information and More....
Glenda‘s AT Information Blog Spot is a great resource for any professional, caregiver, or individual interested in learning about assistive technology devices and the ways in which they can support people with disabilities. The information is presented clearly and is easy to follow, with links and resources to increase your knowledge. Glenda describes new technologies and offers a professional‘s view of how they should be implemented. She also provides an ...
Published: 2009 by Glenda Hampton Anderson , Reviewed: August 18, 2009
AT Tipscast: the Blog
AT Tipscast stands for "Assistive Technology Tools in Public Schools." The author is an AT specialist who presents nationally at AT conferences and provides staff development on AT issues in public schools. The blogsite contains more than 40 "episodes" (with more to come) plus information on staff development and topics related to school AT. The blogs are available as mp3 audio files. Information on technology tools, software, and innovative ways ...
Published: 2009 by Christopher Bugaj , Reviewed: August 07, 2009
Talking Smartboards & Much More!
This blog is written by a special education teacher with 25 years of experience. She brings to her blog regular discussions and reviews of a number of applications that are designed for addressing the needs of learners in Special Education as well as instructional technology for everyone that can be tweaked to meet those same needs. The unique thing about this site is that every tool mentioned is used with ...
Published: 2009 by Anne Marie , Reviewed: August 25, 2009
My Point of View Blog
Written by AT professional Jeannette Van Houten, My Point of View is primarily focused on AT issues, conferences, and commentary or reviews of useful devices for clients with disabilities. The blog includes an extensive archive and topics vary widely (education technology integration, technology as a tool, using technology vs. wasting technology, educational toys, the role of technology in daily life, etc). My Point of View is a good place to ...
Published: 2009 by Jeannette Van Houten , Reviewed: December 28, 2009
iPrompts
iPrompts is an application designed for use with iPhone and iPod Touch. It was developed by the parents and family of a 4 year old boy with autism. iPrompts is a prompting tool designed for individuals with developmental challenges and language impairments. Although it is aimed primarily at children, it can be used by anyone needing visual prompts to gain independence. The application provides Picture Schedules that can be sequenced ...
Published: 2009 by HandHold Adaptive LLC , Reviewed: August 04, 2009
rethink autism
Rethink autism is a monthly subscription service for parents and professionals to access customized ABA curricula, teaching tools, and online support from the rethink autism community forums. Rethink autism was created by medical and educational professionals to make ABA intervention more accessible from both a practical and financial standpoint. The service provides online video tutorials to teach parents and educators step-by-step methods for implementing specific ABA strategies, and also helps ...
Published: 2008 by rethink autism , Reviewed: 2 days ago