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Sky's disabilities don't stop him from doing what he loves. Sky Mundell is a young jazz pianist who is totally blind, severely deaf, has cerebral palsy and brain damage that results in some autism like behaviors. He entered the Vancouver Island's Got Talent contest (VIGT) and was declared the winner from 84 contestants. He learns a song just by listening to it once or twice and can then play it. Despite being severely deaf he has perfect pitch. I first met Sky at CNIB summer camp and still play a CD he made of himself singing songs from the 40's. Such an honour to know this young man.

The Write Start Program is a comprehensive, activity based program in which first grade students learn handwriting and writing. In the Write Start program, occupational therapists and teachers collaborate to provide effective instruction for all students and individualized accommodations for students at risk for handwriting problems. I just love the way this approach is evidence based and collaborative.

computational knowledge engine. Start by entering your birthdate and see what happens. It is a "cloud computing platform for numerical computation & visualization of data. Numerous vertical apps possible." Also try entering your first or last name.

Amazing resource for educators. Each category (blogging, wikis, social bookmarking etc…) has 5 recommended tools highlighted to try out first. Great place for educators to start learning a new tool.

Bookshare - Accessible Books for Individuals with Print Disabilities is finally available in Canada. There is a fee for this service ($75 US for the first year and $50 afterwards) and you must fill out a form to declare the user as having a visual impairment, physical impairment or learning disability.