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Assistive technology (AT) is available to help individuals with many types of disabilities - from cognitive problems to physical impairment. This article will focus specifically on AT for individuals with learning disabilities (LD). The use of technology to enhance learning is an effective approach for many children.

Provides an overview of assistive technology for kids with learning disabilities. It tells what assistive technology is for learning disabilities, the types of learning problems addressed by assistive technology, and the kinds of assistive technology tools available. The article also lists several factors to consider when evaluating assistive technology products for the learning disabled child.

Article describing different assistive technologies in classroom settings and content areas.

Support for students with physical disabilities. This software works with switches that will increase accessibility for learners.

Discusses the economic consequences of those with disabilities as it relates to their education.

resources to help make the Web accessible to people with disabilities

resources to help make the Web accessible to people with disabilities

From CollegeStats.org, a list of mobile apps, software, and online resources for different types of disabilities that might affect college students.

This website is a browsable resource where topics on disability and technology can be selected and browsed.

Provides useful information on students with disabilities and ways technology can assist.

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This website is full of resources on accessibility in higher education. There is information on legal cases, conferences, documentation, and guides that deal with making curriculum accessible to people with disabilities.

Summary: This article focuses on a CoP who have come together to create and Adaptable Personal Learning Environment for people with disabilities. Their goal is to create a virtual learning environment that a user can adapt to meet his or her own unique needs. By using an existing system (Portland VLE) and updating it they will be able to improve access. Their basic goal is to establish access for all (in their region). The other long term goal is to allow users to create their own PLE which will enable to them to create their own learning network. I am not sure if this article meets the criteria set out by our instructor but I liked the idea that people are working together to create a technological interface that will bring not only technology access to people with disabilities but will also allow them to create a personal learning environment and / or learning network!

List of adaptive technologies available for different types of disabilities.

Explains and defines assistive or adaptive technology and gives examples

Books without boundaries - free for students with qualifying disabilities.

Examples of apps and tools to assist with assistive technology implementation

The DO-IT Center's goal is to empower people with disabilities through technology and education. There are a wealth of resources here, some of which are specifically geared towards students and educators. They promote awareness and accessibility in both the classroom and the workplace.

This site covers a variety of technologies, devices, and strategies that assist students with cognitive disabilities, especially academic challenges.

Anyone who has a disability and uses a Mac, wants to buy one, or who teaches or assists others with disabilities who use a Mac can benefit from Apple's list of Accessibility features.