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"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."

"Accessibility is essential for leveraging technology and providing educational opportunities for all students, including those with disabilities. Our CTD Accessibility Suite includes tools and resources designed to support SEA and LEA leaders in building state and district capacity. Feel free to use, share, and repurpose these materials for planning meetings, trainings, and other professional development activities.  "

Visual supports for the Night Light Story (http://nightlightstories.net) Clementine's Big Mess about a cupid who has lost his quiver and seeks the help of his magical friends for ideas as to where to find it. Supports created by Patrick Black.

Teachers, download the story and listen with your students. Download these visuals/activity for students to use before or afterward!

Episode #70 features math resources as shared by special guest host Melissa Bugaj, host of the Night Light Stories podcast.

Educators who gathered at the Virginia Society for Technology in Education conference that took place in December 2011 participated in a round robin event called a "Strategy Smackdown." Each participant shared at least one useful tool or strategy (in two minutes or less).

Educators gathered at the Assistive Technology Industry Association conference that took place in January, 2011 and participated in a round robin event called an "A.T. Smackdown" where they each shared one useful tool or strategy (in two minutes or less).

ISTE Author Carmela Curatola Knowles answers questions and shares insights about the Piano and Laylee books.

This video shares the importance of keep accessibility in mind on the Internet !

Students earn badges by completing assignments

Training videos for Boardmaker 6.0

Screencast-o-Matic video tutorials for Boardmkaer 6 Plus

Interactive poster maker

Relentlessly Fun, Deceptively Educational blog shares a great Fraction game!

Caroline Musselwhite's blog is a companion to the website, www.aacintervention.com At this site, my friends and I will be sharing quick posts, minitips, and think outlouds! Please visit frequently, as this site will change rapidly!

"Finding Texts for Students with Significant Disabilities - Apps Included! ATIA 2015"