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How to back up a vocabulary file for LAMP:WFL using iTunes

Practical tips and many free downloads. social stories, visual supports, how-to's , etc from a mother of a child with autism. very useful info

"Every voice should be heard Some people are hard to hear -- through no fault of their own. Disabilities like autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, Angelman syndrome and Rett syndrome make it harder for many individuals to communicate on their own. Many people use Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) tools in order to help make their voices heard. We work to help bring out the voices of those with complex communication needs through good tech that actually makes things easier and supports everyone in helping the individual succeed."

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.

This blog post explains the importance of motor planning (written by a mother of student who uses AAC)

Episode #120 features a discussion of tools and strategies that can be used to review and reinforce vocabulary skills. This is the second part of the two part episode (started with Episode 115). This episode is also laced with sound clips from Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure and Bill and Ted's Bogus Journey.

"A public, searchable collection of research on the use of computer access interfaces by people with disabilities. The database includes text entry rate data from studies published since 1986. A registry option exists for those who wish to add to the database."

6 sec video demonstrating the use of a 3D pen

The Pinterest board showcasing all of the visual definitions used in the Lighting The Way With Words series.

This blog is administered by Dodie Ainslie, Coordinator of Instruction at Vestal Central School District. My goal is for teachers and administrators to collaborate on how they are using technology to increase student thinking and learning.

Flockdraw is a free to use online whiteboard based painting & drawing tool. It makes it easy to draw online free with multiple people for fun or business. You can have unlimited people in a room and the drawing updates in real time. Uses different colors, shapes and text.Start drawing now!

Overview of MathType as used by students who are blind.

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

From choosing a topic to organizing a paper, writing an essay can be tricky. In addition, you have to check for spelling errors, make sure you haven't plagiarized, and cite any sources you may have used. With all this in mind, it may be time to call in some extra help. While you should not go as far as hiring someone to write the essay for you, it is okay to get a little help and the web offers a wealth of resources to help you write a stellar essay. Below you will find resources to help you every step of the way, from choosing a topic to checking your paper for plagiarism and errors.

An article about using story boxes for literacy.

""Checklist of Communicative Functions and Means"

Adapted Fork design using 3D printer

In this webcast, Howard Shane and Meghan OBrien describe the use of the Visual Immersion Program to develop the comprehension and expressive language skills of individuals with autism.

Single Message Voice Output Technology Information and resources for single message AAC use