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The inclusive Christmas games for kids below are suitable for individuals who are developing switch timing skills. The games can also be played using a conventional mouse, head pointing systems, touchscreen, spacebar etc. To start the games click on the images below. The switch activated games will open on a new web page. Please wait a few seconds for the games to load. Each 'switch press' is simulating a 'spacebar' which is controlling the game. To setup a 'switch interface' please ensure the switch interface is sending a 'spacebar' click when the switch is pressed.

"Imagine being unable to say, "I am hungry," "I am in pain," "thank you," or "I love you," - losing your ability to communicate, being trapped inside your body, surrounded by people yet utterly alone. For 13 long years, that was Martin Pistorius's reality. After contracting a brain infection at the age of twelve, Pistorius lost his ability to control his movements and to speak, and eventually he failed every test for mental awareness. He had become a ghost. But then a strange thing started to happen - his mind began to knit itself back together. In this moving talk, Pistorius tells how he freed himself from a life locked inside his own body."

"Did you know Windows has had Speech Recognition built-in since Windows Vista? This is more than just a way to type by speaking aloud - you can use it to control applications and navigate the desktop with your voice. It's a free, built-in alternative to paid voice dictation programs like Dragon NaturallySpeaking. It's a shame most Windows users will likely never find it buried in the Control Panel."

While news from Iran streams to the world, Clay Shirky shows how Facebook, Twitter and TXTs help citizens in repressive regimes to report on real news, bypassing censors (however briefly). The end of top-down control of news is changing the nature of poli

Paper offers text-to-speech, RSS, bookmarks, searchable old papers, etc. View current and archived issues in the exact same layout as the print edition of the newspaper printed in Washington. User controls include quick options for text magnification, bookmarking, and text-to-speech

Kodu is a new visual programming language made specifically for creating games. It is designed to be accessible for children and enjoyable for anyone. The programming environment runs on the Xbox, allowing rapid design iteration using only a game controller for input.

Heads up to schools: Know your concussion ABCs: A fact sheet for teachers, counselors, and school professionals. Retrieved from www.cdc.gov/concussion

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"There are many tools for creating and using graphic organizers, but one great option is Google Drawings. Some benefits include: Loads of ways to add images, shapes, connectors, text, and more Easy to collaborate with partners or for a whole class brainstorming activity Final product can be shared as is, or can be exported in several formats It's free!"

Episode #75 features an exploration of the various settings to make adjustments to the way a user controls the mouse when working on Windows XP and Windows 7.

Episode #75 features an exploration of the various settings to make adjustments to the way a user controls the mouse when working on Windows XP and Windows 7.

Accessible YouTube Developed in conjunction with Henshaws College and JISC, the page features large easy to read fonts, a touch-friendly interface, safe searching using black and white-lists and most importantly your students can control the videos using switches

"Windows Speech Recognition lets you control your PC by voice alone, without needing a keyboard or mouse. The following tables list commands that you can use with Speech Recognition. If a word or phrase is bold, it's an example. Replace it with similar words to get the result you want. For info on how to set up Speech Recognition for the first time, see Use speech recognition."

This PDF created by Fairfax County Public School's Assistive Technology Services team provides a wealth of resources and links for executive functioning. Categories include Self-Control, Metacognition, Flexibility, Goal-Directed Persistence, Attention and Focus, and Working Memory.