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Leaving aside the gross incompetence of a medical staff that thinks the only way to communicate is by hearing and talking, this is a fascinating true story by Radiolab. Emile is locked in her body following a horrific traffic accident. Her boyfriend finally figures out how to communicate with her by spelling with his finger on her wrist.

The best app for digital language experience that I have seen yet. Take pictures of experience with your iPad/iTouch/iPhone, import them into Click n' Talk, add text, record a student or anyone else reading the text or talking about the picture. Voila, personalized book in minutes for emergent or beginning reader.

Video of really interesting use of typewriter by artist with cerebral palsy.

Free podcasts on a variety of literacy and learning topics. Thoughtfu and you can't beat the price.

Great way to educate yourself in a time of lean resources for many teachers.

Rich variety of resources for classroom teachers, or anyone interested in educating teachers and children. Spend some time exploring. Not a quick stop.

Bring world knowledge to your students in interesting ways.

Nice presentation with photos by Karen Florka, explaining how literacy instruction is implemented in Wing Lake Developmental Center (MI).

Tiki-Toki is free, web-based software for creating timelines on the internet. Great classroom activity for capturing highlights of the year, recounting a field trip, etc.

Free online copy of "Systematic Sequential Phonics They Use" available on the publisher's website as e-book.

Free, online program with touch typing lessons. Intended for children who are non-disabled but practice might assist other digital keyboard user.

Free typing practice lessons. No bells and whistles, but instant feedback. Great support for additional practice or in schools with technology access but no typing class.

Toby Scott's alternative pencils website is full of great ideas, video examples, and more. Great site to educate yourself to possibilities for students with significant disabilities.

Based on Cunningham's strategy. 50 lessons. iPad or iPhone.