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UDL Implementation: A Tale of Four Districts is the story of four school districts taking the journey into the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) implementation process. Baltimore County Public Schools in Maryland, Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation in Indiana, Cecil County Public Schools in Maryland and Chelmsford Public Schools in Massachusetts participated in the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation funded project to explore and pilot processes and tools developed to support UDL Implementation within their own unique districts. The story is told primarily through the voices of the dedicated educator leaders from these districts and the UDL facilitators who supported them. During the one-year grant, the districts worked with CAST, Inc. to develop and implement an effective and sustainable district plan to support the integration of Universal Design for Learning.

"In my work, I define "independence" in communication as: "the ability to communicate anything on any topic to anyone" It doesn't matter whether or not the individual relies on a communication aid or device, as long as he or she can communicate anything to anyone he/she chooses. Since most of us able-bodied speakers take this for granted, it might be easiest to understand independence by seeing its absence in some cases..."

InfoUse, in collaboration with the Research Triangle Institute (RTI), is conducting an Assistive Technology Act Data Collection Project for the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR). Our 4-year project designed and implemented a Web-based performance reporting system for the Assistive Technology Act state grants program. This system was designed to meet the information needs of the Assistive Technology Act grantees, NIDRR, and Congress, and to fulfill the requirements of the Government Performance and Results Act of 1993 (GPRA). The project is also conducting evaluation studies, described in more detail under Activities & Resources. We are creating a Chartbook on Assistive Technology that presents national estimates on the need for and use of assistive technology. The project is producing statistical estimates, by state, on the need for and use of assistive technology. The project is studying "model approaches" to capacity building systems that provide assistive technology training to professionals and individuals with disabilities. Research on employment-related assistive technology is also underway.

"Maximizing Literacy Learning for Students with Moderate/Severe Disabilities Development of web based versions of these resource materials was supported in part by Initiative 24 of the Higher Education Support Center for Systems Change at the School of Education, Syracuse University, sponsored by the New York State Department of Education Vocational Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities under Federal Grant CFDA #84.027 and is not endorsed by the HESC. © 2008 Roberta F. Schnorr and Amanda Fenlon"

Vocaroo is a free service that allows users to create audio recordings without the need to install any software. You don't even have to create an account to use Vocaroo. All you need to provide is a microphone. To create a recording just go to Vocaroo.com, click record, grant Vocaroo access to your mic, and start talking. After completing your recording, Vocaroo gives you the choice to publish it or to scrap it and try again.

"Simtrix's new computer mouse A New Zealand company creates an intelligently-designed lap-top device to save the mouse from extinction. Simtrix's Grant Odgers talks about his new species of cutely designed lap-top mouse that nestles into the tips of your fingers."

Assistance Resource System (K-STARS) projects funded through a Title VI-B grant from the Kansas State Department of Education's Student Support Services. The mission of the KISN is to assist Kansas school districts in building their local capacity to serve students with neurologic disabilities within the framework of a multi-tiered system of support.

"Welcome to the Grant Wood Area Education Agency Low-Incidence disability resource website. The information provided at this site is intended to support teachers and IEP teams serving students with low-incidence disabilities."

"The free iAdvocate app from Syracuse University (announced today) may just be the future of learning and helping parents advocate for their children with learning disabilities. If not, it is certainly the future of successful, useful grants to universities. What could be more useful than releasing free apps to help learning? "

"Every day, Digital Wish develops new online tools and promotions that empower teachers and their supporters to get new technology for their classrooms and enhance learning for our children. With your help, we can provide the resources our schools need to thrive. "

Since January 1, 2011, The iTaalk Autism Foundation has educated over 500 families, service providers and caretakers on the beneficial uses of interactive technology with children with Autism and varying other special needs. Education is of upmost importance, and will ALWAYS be iTaalk's most important venture. With that said, the cost of technology can be overwhelming for families already struggling to afford necessary therapies. So, iTaalk has made it a priority to offer giving cycles where families in need can apply for iOS technology. In the past year, we have given over 70 devices to children with an Autism Diagnosis and have set a goal to give away 500 by the end of 2011. We

The CFL program's ambitious goal is to make modern computer technology an integral part of every classroom so that every child has the opportunity to be educated to his or her full potential. Note: Schools and educational nonprofit organizations do not pay for excess computer equipment they receive through the CFL program, however, the recipient is responsible for the shipping and handling costs, as well as refurbishing costs.