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Providing Access to Content using Technology to Engage all Learners
Assistive Technology
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Assistive Technology
Assistive technology is any device that supports the independence of a person with a disability. Assistive technology can be “low-tech” (something very simple and low-cost, like a pencil grip), or “high-tech” (something sophisticated, like a computer). In this section, you'll find information and resources about assistive technology that can help kids with language-based learning disabilities become stronger readers and writers. Featured partner: Center on Technology and Disability
Glenda's Assistive Technology Information and more...
A blog about: Access, Technology and Communication options for the Disabled Population through the use of technology.
Text To Speech Reader. Online, Accurate, Free & Unlimited | TTSReader
The most comprehensive text-to-speech reading app online. Free for unlimited use. Generate speech and listen to texts, pdfs, ebooks & websites with the most natural sounding voices.
Audacity Reviews | edshelf
Audacity is a free, easy-to-use and multilingual audio editor and recorder for Windows, Mac OS X, GNU/Linux and other operating systems. Recording Audacity can record live audio through a microphone or mixer, or digitize recordings from cassette tapes, records, or minidiscs. With some sound cards, Audacity can also capture streaming audio. Record from microphone, line …
Assistive Technology for Students with Learning Disabilities
Prepared by Gabrielle Young, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Memorial University of Newfoundland and Jeffrey MacCormack, M.Ed., Doctoral Student, Queen’s University Assistive technology refers to the devices and services that are used to increase, maintain, or improve the capabilities of a student with a disability (Dell, Newton, & Petroff, 2012). While the phrase assistive technology may make us think
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American Wordspeller on the App Store
Read reviews, compare customer ratings, see screenshots, and learn more about American Wordspeller. Download American Wordspeller and enjoy it on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Bluebee Pals on the App Store
Read reviews, compare customer ratings, see screenshots, and learn more about Bluebee Pals. Download Bluebee Pals and enjoy it on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
SoundNote on the App Store
Read reviews, compare customer ratings, see screenshots, and learn more about SoundNote. Download SoundNote and enjoy it on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
The Sounding Out Machine - Assistive Reading Device on the App Store
Read reviews, compare customer ratings, see screenshots, and learn more about The Sounding Out Machine - Assistive Reading Device. Download The Sounding Out Machine - Assistive Reading Device and enjoy it on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Easy Spelling Aid + Translator & Dyslexia Support on the App Store
Read reviews, compare customer ratings, see screenshots, and learn more about Easy Spelling Aid + Translator & Dyslexia Support. Download Easy Spelling Aid + Translator & Dyslexia Support and enjoy it on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Best Note Taking App | Organize Your Notes with Evernote
Evernote is the app that keeps your notes organized. Memos are synced so they're accessible anywhere, and searchable so you always find what you need. Learn more!
Talking Calculator on the App Store
Read reviews, compare customer ratings, see screenshots, and learn more about Talking Calculator. Download Talking Calculator and enjoy it on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
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