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Episode #35 is up for your listening pleasure! Episode #35 describes two websites that contain online painting programs. The episode also features a bumper from Julie Bisbee, a speech-language pathologist from San Juan County, New Mexico. Also, mentioned in this episode is the "Accessing the Artist Within" project from the Anne Carlsen Center in North Dakota.

Learn these shortcuts for MS Word 2010 to help with accessibility and increase speed!

Fundamental video explaining types of technologies that are commonly found in the classroom,

Guest blogger, special educator, and high school transition specialist Chelsea Eddy on "Do Your Students Have the Skills to Pay the Bills?"

The CAST Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Lesson Builder provides educators with models and tools to create and adapt lessons that increase access and participation in the general education curriculum for all students.

"finding materials that link directly to the grade level content, but are written at a level that is accessible. "

Video on accessing language in Boardmaker

"Over time I have created quite a few help guides, presentations, and other training resources for Google-related topics. Although these resources can be found elsewhere on this site and other locations, I have pulled them all together in one place to make it easy for people to find a needed resource, as well as to be sure you are accessing the most recent version"

Matthew Press on switch access and the importance of using motivating materials reminded me of this gem: http://t.co/XxxIpOVX6E #atchat

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Assistive Technology: Resource Roundup Discover websites, blogs, articles, and videos that provide information and tools related to understanding, selecting, and assessing assistive technology and accessible instructional materials"

Since 1995: 255 topics, researched, authored Freely accessible without registration and tracking of individuals Consistent format & navigation Independent & non-affiliated 39 language translations by native speakers

"Videos on Digital Accommodations & Modifications and Tablet & Laptop Accessibility Features. Learn about educational technology and assistive technology that can be implemented all year to improve classroom learning. On this webpage you will find digital tools that align with the STAAR A online test tools and how you can use them in your classroom! Also included are accessibility features for a variety of tablet and laptop operating systems "

"The Educator Card supports the Library's efforts to be a center for learning and reading in the community.  The Educator Card offers expanded access to Library resources to educators living and/or working in Loudoun County.  This card is intended for professional use only, offers more privileges than a personal card, and should not be used in place of a personal library card. Educator cardholders enjoy these unique privileges: Borrow up to 50 items No fines for overdue items 8 week loan period (no renewals)"

"Loudoun County Public Library now offers customers access to Beanstack, an online portal that provides free personalized recommendations of children's books and apps. The new, online service is free to all customers with an LCPL library card. Customers can sign up here and use Beanstack from their home computer, mobile device, or in any of the Library's branch locations.   Beanstack is an innovative new way to connect children and their families with books and educational apps that match each child's interests, age and reading level."

"Instantly Access Over 10,000 Children's Books for Kids 12 and Under" free for educators

"Welcome to the NCSC Communication Tool Kit. This series of modules was developed solely for use in the professional development of teachers and speech language pathologists. We would like to thank the teachers and families of students for granting permission to use instructional video clips for professional development purposes. As such, the video clips remain integrated into the modules and access is monitored."

STAR - Alabama's Assistive Technology Resource, is a federally funded program designed to increase access to and acquisition of Assistive Technology (AT) for Alabamians with disabilities. T.A.S.C will be providing modules for STAR Training as outlined b

While this informatation is hosted on the Dynavox site, there are pdfs, websites, and videos that may be generally useful when seeking communication solutions. be sure to check out the AAC Needs Assessment, accessed by doing a search on the posted link. The Implementation Toolkit was designed for you! It provides hundreds of real-life resources and examples that promote successful communication in daily life using AAC. Use the resources for your personal growth or to train others. The resources found in the Toolkit cover topics related to AAC, its users and the people who support them. A variety of print materials, as well as instructional videos, feature essential information about AAC, lesson and therapy plans, techniques for communication partners, an introduction to our language software, InterAACt, and much more! The Toolkit is easy-to-use and will save you valuable time. Learn about common AAC topics using the "Learning Paths" tab, and find resources quickly using the "Search Resources" tab. You can also save selected resources to "My Favorites" so you can access them efficiently each time you visit.