AT for ED

02/10/2024

18/07/2024

"Free for families and educators who have at least one student with a disability."
https://dcmp.org/media/asl

2,000 videos with interpretation? That's right, and more are on the way! You'll find everything from Adjectives to Zebra Sharks, plus hundreds of educational television episodes from Fred Rogers Productions to Nickelodeon. And it's all free for families and educators who have at least one student with a disability.
https://dcmp.org/media/asl

17/07/2024

🌟 Embracing the Power of 3D Printing in Assistive Technology! 🖨️💡

3D printing has revolutionized assistive technology, making customized devices more accessible for individuals with disabilities. Gone are the days of expensive, slow-to-produce solutions lacking personalization. Now, thanks to 3D printing, tailored assistive devices are enhancing comfort and efficiency like never before.

💪 Plus, this technology has made these devices more affordable by streamlining manufacturing processes and reducing material waste.

26/06/2024

Be My AI, the world’s first AI visual assistant for people who are blind or have low vision, is now available on any Windows 10/11 PC through the Microsoft Store, for free.

19/05/2024

Eye Gaze for iPad/ iPhone-Finally! Apple announces New Accessibility features, including Eye Tracking, Music Haptics, and Vocal Shortcuts:

Apple today announced new accessibility features coming later this year, including Eye Tracking, Music Haptics, and Vocal Shortcuts.

15/05/2024

Of the more than 500 students who participated in Slippery Rock University’s fall 2023 commencement ceremony, Dec. 9, one graduate stood out based on the reaction of the crowd. Alek Richardson received a standing ovation and burst of cheers that could not be restrained by those in attendance, even...

06/05/2024

Excited about the about the upcoming integration of Snap&Read and Co:Writer into Read&Write!!!

📣We’re thrilled to invite you to a special webinar on May 9th! Learn about the upcoming integration of Snap&Read and Co:Writer into Read&Write.

This session, led by Texthelpers Marc Callahan and Dan Kerins, will cover everything you need to know about the upcoming changes and what it means for you. Plus, a special video message from Ruth Ziolkowski! Join us to learn what our future plans are and how we’re going to be able to meet the needs of even more learners.

Register now: https://text.help/YxnVXd

11/04/2024

Spring AAC app sales, infographic and links to AAC websites in Lauren Enders Gonzales, MA, CCC - SLP's post!

Thanks for waiting!! Check out this list of HUGE AAC and Special Education app and product deals. Mark your calendars carefully!

UPDATE 03/28/24: For a screenreader-friendly document providing all sale details and information, use https://bit.ly/AllTextSpringAACAppSales24

For a PDF with clickable links to websites, the U.S. App Store, and the U.S. Google Play Store, use https://bit.ly/SpringAACAppSales24

I’m not able to answer individual requests for app recommendations. There are no more hours in the day. 😩

13/02/2024

"Discover how AI in education brings opportunity to life at Reimagine Education. ​
Save the date to join hosts Paige Johnson and Deirdre Quarnstrom as they explore AI in education, building on your cybersecurity foundation, and the future of work..."https://aka.ms/ReimagineEducation

Discover how AI in education brings opportunity to life at Reimagine Education. ​

Save the date to join hosts Paige Johnson and Deirdre Quarnstrom as they explore AI in education, building on your cybersecurity foundation, and the future of work. https://aka.ms/ReimagineEducation

27/01/2024

Training and Coaching, In Person and Remote- https://bit.ly/2024_ATforED_Training

Assistive Technology & Accessibility for All Ages & Disabilities to Access Education & the Workplace

23/01/2024

" How do you showcase during a job search?
Whether you are a recent graduate, young professional, or experienced professional with a , knowing how to position your disability as a strength can be a great benefit when speaking to potential employers..." shared by Disability:IN

23/01/2024

7 Key Changes Coming to the 2024–25 FAFSA® Experience:

7 Key Changes Coming to the 2024–25 FAFSA® Experience FAFSA® Tips•News & Updates6 minutes SHARE FAFSADeadlines Featured Grants The 2024–25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form will be available by Dec. 31, 2023—with some big changes for students and families. Read on to ...

23/01/2024

"Accessible Educational Videos and Teaching Tools-
DCMP has thousands of educational videos with high-quality captions, audio description, and ASL that are aligned to state and Common Core standards. Teachers can create lessons, quizzes, and clips of DCMP videos and assign them to Student Accounts...Free subscription..."

DCMP provides accessible educational media to students with disabilities, for use in classrooms and remote learning, as well as training resources for families, educators, and support personnel.

04/01/2024

A group of innovators, led by Jenna Gorlewicz, Ph.D., Associate Professor in Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering and Associate Dean of Research and Innovation in the School of Science and Engineering at Saint Louis University, are working on a solution to make information accessible and inclusive to all individuals, particularly those with blindness or low vision. This collaborative team from academia, industry, start-ups, and non-profits is developing a new technology (termed Inclusio) that enables anyone to find and create accessible content...https://www.slu.edu/news/2023/december/inclusio-nsf-convergence-accelerator.php

05/12/2023

As we celebrate the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD), we are launching the newest version of Seeing AI, powered by the latest advances in AI at Microsoft, and sharing that it is now available for the first time on Android devices via the Google Play Store. With today’s Android...

13/11/2023

Google Accessibility: 8 ways we’re making daily tasks more Accessible-
New accessibility updates come to Maps, Search, Chrome and more!
*Customize your Assistant Routines with more options
*Use screen reader capabilities with Lens in Maps
*See wheelchair-accessible information in more places
*Get around more easily with accessible walking routes in Google Maps
*Easily find and support disabled-own businesses in Maps and Search

Today, we’re launching new products and features aimed at making daily tasks more accessible for people with disabilities.

09/11/2023

16/08/2023

‘How to Dance in Ohio’, groundbreaking play that debuted at Syracuse Stage, goes to Broadway this fall! "The musical chronicles the struggles and joys of seven autistic young adults who are learning what it takes to go to a high school prom. In what may have been a first for theater, all of the actors who played the autistic characters were, themselves, on the spectrum..."

The musical features autistic actors in the musical about autism.

13/07/2023

Why Accessibility features should be a technological prerequisite Not an afterthought...
" its latest Global Report on Assistive Technology highlights that more than 2.5 billion people require one or more assistive products...Integrating assistive technology within OS presents significant advantages, easing the reliance impaired users have for external software solutions...By embedding these features directly, companies promote more equal access to digital resources, building upon a more inclusive digital ecosystem...By treating accessibility as a priority throughout the year, we can ensure sustained progress and continuous developments...Without innovation, society cannot progress... Championing for equal opportunities and fostering inclusive mindsets ensures progress is being made for all..."

Chris Bradshaw shares his perspective on why building accessibility into the foundations of digital design is essential.

11/07/2023

28/06/2023

Google for Education Announces New Accessibility & Teaching Resource Updates For K-12 Classrooms!
A New Google for Education Hub & Accessibility Tools
https://bit.ly/GoogleAccessibilityUpdate

A new Google for Education hub and accessibility tools make group learning easier.

23/05/2023

Apple introduces new features for Cognitive Accessibility, along with Live Speech, Personal Voice, and Point and Speak in Magnifier...
https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2023/05/apple-previews-live-speech-personal-voice-and-more-new-accessibility-features/

“The intellectual and developmental disability community is bursting with creativity, but technology often poses physical, visual, or knowledge barriers for these individuals,” said Katy Schmid, senior director of National Program Initiatives at The Arc of the United States. “To have a feature that provides a cognitively accessible experience on iPhone or iPad — that means more open doors to education, employment, safety, and autonomy. It means broadening worlds and expanding potential.”

22/05/2023

Boosting Accessibility and Inclusion with Kami
https://www.kamiapp.com/blog/boosting-accessibility/
" Simply by using its most basic tools, you’re making your lessons that much more Accessible and Inclusive for all students in your lessons.
This is so important for providing all students with the opportunity to participate and have a voice in a way that meets their learning style and ability level..."

21/05/2023

Students who use an ASL interpreter can pin the speaker, the presentation, and the interpreter simultaneously in . Learn how to use this feature: goo.gle/3BCKC55

17/03/2023

AI and Microsoft 365-Copilot!

Copilot combines the power of language models with your data in the Microsoft 365 apps and Microsoft Graph to turn your words into the most powerful productivity tool on the planet.