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The Internet has drastically changed the way that children interact with the world. They have access to in-depth knowledge, tools to express their creativity, and people from all over the world. Yet along with offering a fascinating, new way to connect with the world, the Internet also offers new risks 

Adobe Youth Voices (AYV) ignites young people's Creative Confidence - the ability to harness creative skills to solve problems - using advanced digital media tools and tested storytelling techniques. With greater creativity, and a greater belief in their own abilities, young people will be more engaged in their education and better prepared for a fast-changing global economy.

The National Assistive Technology in Education Network -- brings together information from the many fields and disciplines that are involved in assistive technology services in educational settings. We provide that information in a cohesive, integrated manner, so that people from all disciplines can access it.

"Fakebook" allows teachers and students to create imaginary profile pages for study purposes. Use "Fakebook" to chart the plot of a book, the development of a character, a series of historical events, the debates and relationships between people, and so on! Get started by entering a name at the top of the page. Then proceed to add friends, posts, comments and profile information. You can save your work and edit it again later.

Rewordify.com is powerful, free, online reading comprehension software. It helps people understand difficult English faster, and helps them learn words in new ways.

The latest Tweets on #udlchat. Read what people are saying and join the conversation.

File Folder Heaven was created by a Special Education teacher, for teachers, parents and all people working with preschoolers, early elementary students and students with Autism and other disabilities. File Folder Heaven offers a wide variety of printable file folder games, adapted books, preschool activities and Autism tasks. These activities provide children with hands-on opportunities to practice basic reading, math, science, social studies and cognitive skills

Cindy's web site is one of the web's most popular destinations for resources for people who work with individuals with autism. Full of resources and links.

PACER's National Parent Center on Transition and Employment provides tips for young people with disabilities and their families on effective strategies for building the first resume. Includes a step by step action plan for employment.