LessonPix- online resource that allows creation of customized visual schedules or PECs, allows you to upload your own pictures, $36 / year
Boardmaker- online or software resource to create visual schedules or PECs ($99/year for personal account (1 student), $199 for teacher account that includes all their students for online version, $800+ for software version) from the Tobii Dynavox family
Seeing AI app iOS and Android. A free app that narrates the world around you, including PDFs, pictures, and videos. Designed for the low-vision community, this research project harnesses the power of AI to describe people, text and objects.
CVI Book Nook (has lots of CVI resources!!)
4to24 app- website, free iOS app or Google play app for parents and students who are blind and visually impaired or deaf/blind. It aims to prepare youth for future employment and independence by providing targeted resources and suggesting age-appropriate activities to build skills and confidence. The app is customizable to individual users, provides helpful resources, and encourages engagement through push notifications. Within the app, users can work through modules on topics like building social skills, literacy, technology, and daily living skills. Modules are self-paced and can be completed at the user’s convenience.
If academic tasks trigger behaviors, please take a look at the section of this website that relates to the task triggering the behaviors and consider using tools that make the task feel more achievable to the student.
If behaviors are a result of poor impulse control/ADHD, please also view the Organizational Tools section of this website.
If behaviors are a result of poor communication skills/abilities, please also view the AAC section of this website.
Soft Glow Silent Timer- reduces anxiety by not providing a number countdown, instead displays a color progression to indicate when time is up. $19.99
Quiet Light traffic light gives visual feedback for noise levels $139.99
CalmConnect videos $99/yr- previous "MeMoves". It promotes co-regulation, fostering cooperation and collaboration within and between groups, as it helps build relationships and create community.
Brush Ninja digital drawing tools, website, fairly simple use
You I Draw- online art tool with many editing options.
MetaDemoLab- website, AI powered animations of uploaded drawings.
Bonomo- online website that allows use to control randomized art strokes with mouse use (drag and left click). Could be used with joystick or switch.
Blog- Teaching Learners with Multiple Special Needs, with many great informative articles about AAC use, switch use etc.
How to iMovie for video self-modeling (created by the wonderful ASD / Behavior Consultant Mindy Schroeder)
Easy and affordable AT solutions (1 hour video with lots of ideas)
Record Videos on your device to share with students and edit with ScreenPal for free (can add features)
Otter.AI- provide transcripts for meetings/lessons. Free for basic features. Max 300 min/month, 30 min/session (more with paid options).
Speechnotes- transcription with punctuation and voice typing, free, website and Chrome extension
Slidemania- Use Google Slides or PowerPoint as educational tool/ provide manipulatives etc.
ViddyScribe- AI audio descriptions for videos
LapStacker- tool to help wheelchair users carry items on their lap
Here is a longer video (about 1 hour) that goes over google accessibility extensions options.
How to use NearPod for Distance Learning