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Steve Bigaj

How to use Accessibility for iPhone and iPad: The ultimate guide | iMore - 0 views

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    "Accessibility - also referred to as inclusivity - is all about making the iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad work for as wide a range of people as possible. That can include the very young, the very old, people brand new to computers and mobile devices, and also people with disabilities and special needs. With iOS, Apple has added features to specifically help those with visual impairments, including blindness, color blindness, and low vision, with auditory impairments including deafness in one or both ears, physical or motor skill impairments, including limited coordination or range of motion, and learning challenges, including autism and dyslexia. It also includes general features, like Siri and FaceTime which can provide significant value for the blind or the deaf. Many of these features can be found in Settings, all of them can be found on the iPhone and iPad."
Steve Bigaj

iPads in the Classroom - 0 views

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    "This site will be both a support site for my presentations about iPad use for teaching and learning and it also includes links to other iPad information pages."
Steve Bigaj

Schools put iPad, apps to use to help special-needs students | The Asbury Park Press | ... - 0 views

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    "The iPads are customizable to each child's needs, are lightweight and mobile, and give the kids the sense they're plugged into a larger, high-tech community, educators and parents said"
Steve Bigaj

SyncPad - 0 views

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    Sync with ipad
Steve Bigaj

Curating the World of Educational Apps -- Campus Technology - 1 views

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      There are so many apps available for education and for productivity.  In my everyday work I have found apps to be very useful for organization and time management. It is difficult to find the right app for the right task, and I could use this website to help assist with that.  As someone who works in the field of transition planning I would also be able to use this website to explore and find apps to fit the unique learning and transition needs of students with disabilities.  For example, if one of my students had an iPad, I could use this app to explore the many apps that might assist them in a job intership or help them to become better at study strategies or organization and time management.  The types of apps described in the website and applications for education are endless.
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    Web site is at http://www.tbrelearning.org/ Search the apps bank in the form on the right of this page http://www.tbrelearning.org/estudents-learning
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    This is a great resource for all educators. There is such an unending sea of apps available now that it is very helpful to have them presented in such a manageable way.
Sarah Warwick

UNH Assistive Technology - 1 views

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    "The Institute on Disability is pursuing the expansion and further development of Assistive Technology (AT) services and training in the state of New Hampshire. Assistive Technology is integral to the daily lives of many New Hampshire residents. Awareness of and the ability to try assistive technology devices are important aspects to making a decision whether a particular technology is "the right fit." The IOD is actively involved in partnerships on campus, throughout the state, and on a national level to promote access to assistive technology services." This site is full of great information about assistive technology. The resources tab is where you want to direct most of your attention as many of the documents and resources that are identified are very practical and geared toward use by special education service providers, students, and parents. Of particular interest to schools is instructions for how to create a low cost case for the iPad for use in schools. Check it out! Application to Transition Practice The information provided on this site will help to support transition practices in the classroom (direct teaching of transition skills), in work-based learning experiences, and living. There are many suggestions for how to physically adapt assistive technology hardware to meet an individual's need in the workplace. Also, in the resources there is a resource list of "reviewed" iPad apps for use to assist individuals with disabilities to become more independent is environments both within and outside the classroom. For example, the dragon app is free and it can be used to dictate and transcribe text. Various apps used for study skills and time management and organization could be very useful for students with LD and ADD in a variety of environments. It would be important to introduce individuals to some of these apps while they are in high school so they can learn about how they might help them in college, daily living, or employment settings.
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    The Institute on Disability is part of the University Center for Excellence on Disability at the University of New Hampshire. "The Institute on Disability is pursuing the expansion and further development of Assistive Technology (AT) services and training in the state of New Hampshire. " This department at the University of New Hampshire provides information about disability services that are provided for their current students as well as information concerning training programs for professionals. Professionals can register to attend the assistive technology workshops to learn about the newest programs that will help students with disabilities in their education. As a special educator, I would use this website to attend workshops on the most current assistive technology resources. This would keep my knowledge up to date and give me the opportunity to experience new and different programs. Then, when I have new students who may need different assistive technology both in high school and transitioning to college, I will be better equipped to tech them how to use the program.
Andrea MacMurray

Technology Gives Special Education Students a Voice - Wayne, NJ Patch - 1 views

  • answers some questions on a worksheet
  • doesn’t write her answers down with a pen.
  • trouble speaking and writing
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  • iPad, laptop, or other personalized technology to communicate and learn
  • Using technology like this fosters independence and that’s what we want for all of our children, regardless of what grade they are in
  • Sending a child out of district to receive specialized instruction can cost tens of thousands of dollars a school year, but assistive technologies often cost a fraction of that
  • device called Maestro
  • able to tell others exactly what she wants
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    Hi Andrea---Great resource, assistive technology helps to support growth in a student's self-determination....please tag all of your technology resources as mcst-assistive-tech. Looking forward to your summary and written connection to transition.
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    This article reminds people that children and people with disabilities are people too. They can participate just like anyone else they just need tools to help them succeed. Through technology we can help people with disabilities feel more independent and empowered. This a great article and connection to resources for my upcoming career in special education. Not only does the article offer some great ideas but also who/where you could contact to learn more.
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    Great posts Andrea....can you make sure to tag mcst-Assistive-tech. Thanks
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