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Documenting AT in Project Education
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READING
Text To Speech
Chromebook Accessibility- Chrome has two options for text to speech screen reader or Select-to-speak- built into your computer.
MAC or PC- There are accessibility options built into your computer.
iPad/iPhone Accessibility- Text to Speech options that are available to read anything on your ipad. Voice Over is another option.
LibriVox -”Acoustical liberation of books in the public domain” Audiobooks by human reader, just audio - no visual
Bookshare ** Requires additional documentation of dx for specific students
OverDrive Media Console (public/school library)- OverDrive is the service behind the majority of libraries that offer ebooks and audiobooks.You can find detailed instructions on DCL’s website. OverDrive titles that are compatible with an iOS device can be read using the OverDrive app.
ATbar - Extension with features to read items using text to speech
RazKids- Raz-Plus leveled resources, teaching materials, and student portal address all your instructional needs. This includes some free AT accommodations. All K-4 teachers have access to this program in DCSD.
Comprehension below grade level
Online reading options that adjust readability
TLDR This (Too Long Didn’t Read) Shortens long articles and provides a summary of reading material without leaving the original page.
Reader View extension- Removes clutter on the page and changes page test size.
Students may be affected by differences in fonts/needs color overlays
Change/play with different fonts - study on fonts by U of M
Dyslexia Friendly- Increases readability of websites by changing to easier-to-read fonts and adding visual enhancements
Open-Dyslexic - Extension created to increase readability on web pages for readers with dyslexia
ATbar - Extension with features to increase readability, including changing the color overlay of web pages
BeeLineReader - Extension that uses a color gradient to help guide eyes from the end of one line to another
Visor - color overlay
Switch Controlled Reading Options
TarHeel Reader, you can have switch advance pages, also can have the computer read to you. Click on the cog/wheel and then choose speech and the voice you’d like
Tumblebooks, Douglas County Libraries > Digital Media > Tumblebooks. Select book, change to “Manual”. Place cursor on the forward button for switch access
Switch Control Recipes to turn pages on iPad
WRITING
Motor Difficulties/Legibility Issues
Voice Typing on a Google Doc -voice recognition built into Chrome
Speech-to-text in Google Read and Write (Free and Premium versions)
Dictation - embedded into Mac OS PC Option
Speech Recognition Guide- Writing with speech recognition is a cognitive process different from handwriting or typing. Students require the integration of a different set of skills. This guide includes strategies for implementing Speech to Text/Speech Recognition or Dictation. Click below for the Speech Recognition Guide presented at the Oct. 2022 Assistive Technology Closing the Gap Conference.
Word Prediction (reduces the # of keystrokes to produce a word, assists with spelling and grammar, speech recognition)
Google Read and Write ** requires SWAAAC Software Request for students on an IEP.
Chrome extensions that allow students to write on a pdf. Amazing tools that allow you to modify worksheets.
iPad App
Dfficulties with composition, spelling, vocabulary, and grammar
Difficulties with spelling and vocabulary
Spellcheck in Google Docs - “the red line”
Word Prediction
Google Read and Write- Students on IEP only can use district SWAAAC license. Individual licenses can be purchased for students on 504/Gen Ed by the home school.Text-to-Speech
Google Read and Write- Free and Premium versions
Difficulties with grammar
Google Read and Write Extension- Check It
Difficulties getting ideas on paper
Graphic organizers - low tech or digital versions
Free Web based graphic organizers
Typing
Typing Club: Online typing tutor. Lessons follow the Orton Gillingham method of typing instruction. Instant feedback allows students to self-correct.
MATH
Math Tools - A spreadsheet created by Tiffanie Zaugg of many online iOs, Chrome and low tech tools you can use for math instruction.
Difficulties with calculations
Talking Calculator- A calculator that reads the numbers and symbols to students
National Library of Math Manipulatives this site offers search tools for finding manipulatives for teaching specific mathematical concepts.
EquatIO- instantly turns your thoughts into clear, accurate on-screen formulas (30 day free trial, subscription required)
Unable to read math calculations and motor difficulties
Text to speech
Google Read and Write extension -text to speech free, Paid version give many more options
Go to the SWAAAC website for more information about getting Google Read and Write for students on an IEP.
Embedded dictation in Mac OS
Motor difficulties
Graph paper to line up problems
Digital worksheets (Kami, DocHub, etc)
Create a Graph - online tool to create a graph
SCIENCE & SOCIAL STUDIES
Many AT options for science and social studies can come from the Math and Reading technology options. Please review Reading and Math Tools
Periodic Table of Videos- Periodic Table of Elements in video format
BugScope- microscope on line for different bugs
EDSITEment - digital materials for literature, language arts, foreign languages, art and culture, and history and social studies.
LiveBinders- Teachers can compile science or social studies materials in one place and have it accessible.
iCivics- free online resource that is interactive Civics content
Lucidchart- can be used with Google Docs, create timelines and digital webs
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