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Animations and interactive physics activities on the Visual Physics link

MIT OpenCourseWare: Highlights for High School has culled introductory courses in physics, calculus and biology, along with problem sets and labs, to help students prepare for the Advanced Placement exams. The site also gathers free online courses in subj

MathType Guide for Physically Disabled and Low Vision Users

Speech-language pathologist, Lacy Morise, and physical therapist, Nicole M. Sergent, team up to share insights, stories, strategies, and resources about child development on their popular blog.

Kinesthetic learning (also known as tactile learning) is a learning style in which learning takes place by the student carrying out a physical activity, rather than listening to a lecture or watching a demonstration. People with a kinesthetic learning style are also commonly known as "do-ers". The Fleming VAK/VARK model (one of the most common and widely used categorizations of the various types of learning styles)[1] categorized learning styles as follows: Visual learners Auditory learners Reading- or writing-preference learners Kinesthetic learners[2]

Kinesthetic learning (also known as tactile learning) is a learning style in which learning takes place by the student carrying out a physical activity, rather than listening to a lecture or watching a demonstration. People with a kinesthetic learning style are also commonly known as "do-ers". The Fleming VAK/VARK model (one of the most common and widely used categorizations of the various types of learning styles)[1] categorized learning styles as follows: Visual learners Auditory learners Reading- or writing-preference learners Kinesthetic learners[2]

PowerPoint science presentations for grades K-12 on space, biology, ecology, earth science, environment, chemistry, geology, natural hazards, weather, human body, general science, physics, nanoscience, and lab safety and lab work

"The Assistive Technology Oral History Project is an archive of pioneers in the field of assistive technology (technology for individuals with disabilities). It includes the histories of assistive technology (AT) specialists including occupational therapists, physical therapists, experts in blind and low vision, special educators, audiologists, rehabilitation engineers, software and AT device inventors, and more."

"That All May Read . . . National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS) The Library of Congress"

This website is designed to assist school teams and families in developing meaningful and functional programs for B.C. students with severe cognitive and multiple physical disabilities within inclusive schools K-12. The strategies, learning modules and other resources in this website are provided to maximize student learning.

Research article on how word prediction doesn't necessarily help increase writing speed but how it does help students increase spelling and decrease typographical errors.

Ace is a 12 year old boy diagnosed with Glutaric Acidemia Type 1. Ace is Physically Disabled but intellectually he is as bright as a button with a sense of humour beyond his years. He is currently in grade 6 advanced and is one of the School Captains voicing his opinions through his ECO2 Device. Devoted supporter of the Brisbane Lions Football club, lover of Documentries including Steve Irwin David Attenborough, Man vs Wild and War Documentries. He also surfs the net on his Eco2 finding out all sorts of information, even does his shopping on Ebay :) He has also figured out that if l am out enjoying a few hours of respite he can message me through Facebook :D. He is a beautiful example of what you can do if you believe in yourself and just keep trying !!

This website provides accessible books and periodicals for readers with print disabilities. Membership is free for U.S. students with qualifying visual, physical, or learning disabilities. Check out the website to find out how to apply for a membership.

How to adapt a motorized car for students with impairments that impact the ability to physical operation.

The University of Delaware's GoBabyGo project modifies off-the-shelf toy cars to provide mobility and independence to children who have difficulty moving on their own.

The Khan Academy is a not-for-profit with the mission of providing a world-class education to anyone, anywhere. 1800+ videos by topic on Math, Science, Humanities& Other, Test Prep, Talks and Interviews The Khan Academy is a not-for-profit with the mission of providing a world-class education to anyone, anywhere. Learn almost anything for free. With a library of over 2,400 videos covering everything from arithmetic to physics, finance, and history and 12

The Khan Academy is a not-for-profit with a mission of providing world class education to anyone, anywhere.

Research shows that physical "brain breaks" can help students activate, energize, and stimulate their brains. GoNoodle helps students "get the wiggles out" with brain breaks. Create a free login, set up your class, and choose from a variety of exercise, movement, and dance videos.

"To learn about Newton's Laws of Motion, 8th grade students applied the three laws to a sport of their choosing. Students worked independently on this project but shared their final products with each other for feedback. OneNote was used for the assignment, rubric, and work pages, as well as the sharing of links and student feedback. Sway was used as the platform for the final projects, complete with text, images and video! Click the link below to check out a sample OneNote notebook containing the project information and a few sample student response pages"

Speaking of Apps June 24, 2013 11:44 AM by Megan Sutton AAC (alternative and augmentative communication) for aphasia is a challenging area of practice for many Speech-Language Pathologists. Whereas most AAC devices and apps help those who have difficulty physically speaking, people with aphasia need help overcoming the underlying language disorder on top of any speech difficulties.