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Utilize the document on the left, Providing Equal Access to Distance Learning for more information regarding requirements, digital tools as well as resources.
The Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) recognizes that exceptional circumstances may affect how all educational and related services are provided, therefore is allowing flexibility where possible. Our students' health and well-being are our primary concern. (Refer back to this page for more detailed How-To's as they are added.)
Make sure to scroll to the bottom for additional information.
Providing Equal Access to Distance Learning
Providing Equal Access to Distance Learning
As we are moving to remote learning platforms due to COVID-19, we MUST make attempts to ensure learning and enrichment activities remain as accessible as possible to ALL learners.
Accessibility considerations include alternative access to print text such as audio or leveled content, closed captioning for videos, image descriptions (alt+text), and alternatives for physical access and response.
See the Accessible Materials Video Overview on the left.
Translation Services
Translation Services
Kent ISD Center Programs
Kent ISD Center Programs
If you support students within Kent ISD's Center Programs, translation can be provided for documents as well as Google Meet or phone conference time with families. Complete this Translation Request Form, and send to translations@kentisd.org for document translation, or interpreters@kentisd.org for phone or Google Meet interpreter services, along with the following information: staff person requesting, staff person's email, language(s), title of document or type of need, and date needed
All Kent ISD Area Disticts
All Kent ISD Area Disticts
The Hispanic Center is providing translation services: contact Holly Rea at hrea@hispanic-center.org or 616- 828-9679.
Contact your special education department for specific translation procedures.
Digital tools your students can use to increase access :
Digital tools your students can use to increase access :
(Find How-To's in the Virtual Tech Tools tab of this website)
Text to Speech: Computer or Chromebook:
Text to Speech: Computer or Chromebook:
To access the following text-readers, students may login with existing school Google account (or create a personal Gmail account) to download from the Chrome Webstore.
Read&Write Google extension: http://bit.ly/2xEdk7G (Free for 90 days)
Reads Google Docs and websites outloud - text reader remains free indefinitely.
Find all Read&Write tutorials and tip sheets: bit.ly/kisdreadwrite
Snap&Read Universal extension: http://bit.ly/2IVHOEy (Request free access)
Reads text, including PDF documents - free for 30 days.
PDF files as these provide access challenges - additional tools may be required.
Closed Captioning: Computer or Chromebook
Closed Captioning: Computer or Chromebook
Use image descriptions or alt+text tags on all images
Use image descriptions or alt+text tags on all images
After considering the purpose of the image and the context for its use, provide a concise description that focuses on the information the image conveys.
Virtual Learning Resources from MDE - Low Incidence Outreach
Virtual Learning Resources from MDE - Low Incidence Outreach
Find Virtual Learning Resources suggested for students with a visual impairment or hearing impairment in this linked document. Contact your Teacher Consultant for the Visually or Hearing Impaired for individualized needs.
Continue to the "Virtual Tech Tools" tab to find information supporting additional digital tools
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