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"Welcome to the Tar Heel Reader, a collection of free, easy-to-read, and accessible books on a wide range of topics. The books may be downloaded as slide shows in PowerPoint, Impress, or Flash format. Each book can be speech enabled and accessed using multiple interfaces, including touch screens, the IntelliKeys with custom overlays, and 1 to 3 switches."

Tar Heel Reader has thousands of simple story books for students of all ages to read at whatever level. If you are looking for simple text books with topics that are age appropriate, Tarheel Reader is for you.

Judy Lynn Software programs are developed specifically for student with special needs under the guidance of assistive technology professionals, teachers, and therapists.

This site has a lot of options to encourage kids to use their switch in various computer type "games."

TalkRocket Go lets users connect buttons and switches, including those on wheelchairs, to an iPad, iPhone, or iPod, and then use those controls to speak words and phrases out loud.

Books geared toward older pupils to be used with a computer interfacing AAC device (ie switch)

This website has "make it yourself" and handouts for switches and simplified technology for alternative communication. It also has vendor info and product info.

witch videos are animations or slideshows set to music, which can be controlled by a range of common assistive access devices. They are designed to help children understand and generalise cause and effect (the action / reaction bond), one of the foundation stones for early learning. All of the videos can be played online or downloaded for use on a PC or Macintosh computer.

"Make it Yourself" Directions and Workshop Handouts; especially for AAC devices and interests

Activities to use on the computer or with AAC switches geared toward younger children

A complete package of interesting and interactive games and activities which are aimed at improving different aspects of classroom learning. Counting, letters, shapes, and sounds,

Resource section of website; cause/effect; interactive talking story books; educational programs

HelpKidzLearn is a collection of free software for young children and those with learning difficulties to play online. The software is split into five sections: * Early Years * Games and Quizzes * Stories and Songs * Creative Play * Find Out About You will get the most out of these activities if you play them together with your child. Use them as a focus for chatting. Speaking and listening is very important for young children's educational development, particularly reading and writing. HelpKidzLearn has been created by Inclusive Technology Ltd., a commercial organisation providing assistive technology and educational software. Many of the activities at HelpKidzLearn are free samples taken from our own software titles