Accessibility for Writing Tasks

The provision of accessibility features within technology allows students to access the grade-level curriculum in a manner that is comparable for all learners. The apps and websites listed here may already be ones you are familiar with for instruction, but you may be unaware of the potential uses of many accessibility features within those apps and websites.

From Explain Everything to Zearn to Seesaw to Google Suites, popular features such as dictation, text-to-speech, zoom, and mark-up, to name a few, may offer students a chance to better access the curriculum being taught.

In addition, there are many embedded features on devices like an iPad that work cohesively with these apps and websites to enhance the educational experience for some students while making it accessible for all.

You may find use for an app or website from this list that is outside your grade level or subject area. Please, feel free to explore the many options available! If you have issues or questions, please contact your site or district instructional technology specialists.

Non-Tech Tools are tools that do not have to be plugged in and do not run on batteries. Teachers need to be familiar with materials students can use within the classroom. These tools can be used in a variety of ways spanning all subject areas and grade levels.

These non-tech tools include manipulatives, flip charts, alternative work boards, and many other materials that can be found at your school sites. These are great ways to make the content accessible to your students.

Any materials not found at your school sites can be made for a relatively low cost. Examples include, using pool noodles for letter cards, ice cube trays for 10-frames, and popsicle sticks for spacers when writing. The grade levels listed are suggestions only.

You may find use for a non-tech tool that is outside your grade level or subject area. Please, feel free to use them and explore the many options available!