Making Technology Work for You
Assistive Technology for Kids with Learning Disabilities: An Overview
Assistive Technology (AT) refers to any device or system that helps a student work around a learning deficit — from a pencil grip to a calculator to speech recognition software. This article offers links to a variety of AT tools, many of which are now available on the Internet.
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From the Archives: NCTI on AT
The National Center for Technology Innovation has tips on requesting accommodations from an employer in Assistive Technology at Work and info on grants and charitable organizations in Finding Alternative Sources of Funding for Assistive Technology.
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Audio Clip: Rick Lavoie's Tales from the Road
In A New Year, A New Future, Rick Lavoie explains why LD doesn't go away on the weekends.
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Advice from Our Tech Expert
An adult with LD is asking: How can I get help with technology accommodations in graduate school? Grad students have access to many of the same accommodations as undergrads, says Dr. Tracy Gray.
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Recommended Book
Teaching Every Student in the Digital Age: Universal Design for Learning
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a research-based framework for responding to the needs of all learners — and a blueprint for redesigning the modern classroom.
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What to Watch: Including Samuel
Photojournalist Dan Habib's documentary chronicles his family's efforts to include his son Samuel, who has cerebral palsy, in every part of their lives. A passionate appeal for full inclusion, the film also follows four other people with disabilities and their families. See a trailer and find a screening.
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Need a tutor or a psychologist?
LD OnLine Yellow Pages gathers in one place the services and products parents and professionals need. It's a fast and easy way to find what you are looking for — simply search by location, specialty, or service.
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IDEA Recap
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act is a complex federal law that affects your child (or student, or you) directly. Take another look at the history, purpose, and components, so you can walk into your next IEP meeting feeling confident and informed.
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In the News
- Lawmakers Seek Halt to Abuses of Disabled Kids in School
- Help Your Kids Learn Better
- Google to Add Captions, Improving YouTube Videos
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