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Interactive website where participants can draw their own portrait of Johnny Cash which will them be integrated into the music video for the song "Aint' No Grave"

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.

CITEd identifies evidence-based practices for integrating instructional technology to support the achievement of all students.

"Accessing Curriculum Through Technology Tools (ACTTT) developed and evaluated an integrated technology tool curriculum to support learning standards and provide access to the general early elementary curriculum. The ACTTT model was developed and tested in kindergarten, first, and second grade classrooms at Westview Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School, and Eastview Elementary School in Canton, Illinois. Participants included children with typical development, children with disabilities, and children at risk for learning failure. Among the technology tools used in the curriculum were the Internet; computers, digital cameras, digital microscopes, video, printers, scanners, and switches; and software used for writing, graphing, mapping, authoring, graphics, and concept development."

"Zac Picto will support all kind of therapy system from ABA, Floortime, Sunrise, etc. and will integrate all kinds of activities such as videos, websites, software, etc. We know that parents who raise a child with autism have to spend a lot of money to ensure their well-being and proper development. We wish to contribute in our own way and have decided to offer Zac Picto absolutely free of charge for parents, teachers, therapists, doctors"

"This unique approach by Pati King-DeBaun was developed to systematically teach communication skills to children who are nonverbal. Highlights will include the Integrated Model of Communication Instruction.Learn more about this model and watch classrooms and students progress"

good stuff

"Origin Instruments is pleased to deliver the first switch-based access solutions for Amazon's popular Kindle electronic book readers. Our PageBot for Kindle products enable the independent reading of books and other long form documents by people who cannot hold the Kindle or press its buttons. PageBot combines a secure and adjustable mount, dual integrated actuators for the Kindle Next Page and Previous Page buttons, and a built-in intelligent drive circuit that can directly interface to a wide variety of adaptive switches. With PageBot, reading on the Amazon Kindle is accessible to people with motor disabilities"

"Boundless Assistive Technology proudly offers the world's best Assistive Technology products, service, and support. With over 30 years of combined industry experience our goal is to provide you with the best Assistive Technology buying experience." We function not only as a point of supply for Assistive Technology but as a full system integrator as well. Many of our clients order complete systems and other bundled solutions which are fully configured, tested, and shipped ready to go. As with anything ordered from us online, over the phone, or here at our offices, the purchase comes with lifetime product support. You can contact us as long as you own the product with questions, configuration advice, technical support, or any other feedback or request you have.

This is an AT on-line store I was not aware of. offering bundles, like an iPad2 with Proloquo2Go already installed.

"WWAAC Web Browser You can download the alternative browser for people with communication and/or cognitive impairments. Below you can read more about the special characteristics about this browser. Homepage = favourites page Integrated speech output Switch access Selection set Fully configurable toolbars and buttons Summary function"

The demand is on for educators to provide more digital content that allows for the integration of technology, but where does the professional start? A great place to start would be a website aligned to Bloom's Digital Taxonomy. Created by a Media Coordinator and an Instructional Technology Coordinator this website offers resources from the beginner to the advanced user of digital resources.

"With Talkboard you can visually express your ideas... together. Invite friends and colleagues from across the room or around the world. Talkboard's simple yet elegant drawing tools and integrated audio allow you to easily capture, communicate and develop your ideas."

"he two newest additions to our Read&Write family, Read&Write for iPad and Read&Write for Android are easy-to-use alternative keyboards with integrated features to help with writing content for emails, social media and even interacting with online forms. They're great for anyone who needs a little support with their reading and writing."

"Michigan-based SLP Karen Natoci is back to show us how she is using one of his most beloved books to integrate language and literacy instruction with the AAC learners in some of the classrooms she serves. Be sure to download her lesson plan and watch the video clip of Karen in AACtion"

"It's a features chart that could be used when a family or an IEP team is considering Mobile technology of any kind.   The idea is to start with the tasks that the student needs to do and then discuss what features a tool would have if it was used to support student achievement for those tasks. So-tasks across the top and features for those tasks down the left side.  And hopefully, for this part, we would not really talk about specific tools."

FAQs and links that focus on students with very limited communication skills

resources to support classroom teachers

Gayl Bowser - "The attached document is the result of all this question asking.  I hope the iPad Features list will be useful to you in your AT Consideration process. "

Gayl Bowser's blog We'll talk about implementation planning in the fall as well as other aspects of starting a school year with assistive technology. In the winter we will focus on functional use of AT and the development of new AT skills. In the spring, we will begin planning for transitions and summer use of AT outside of the school setting. We will share resources, ideas and strategies. This is an invitation for you to have a dialog with me. I am hoping that you and I can share our experiences and ideas about supporting assistive technology services throughout the school "seasons".

"SPARCC offers a variety of professional development training sessions, many of which are recorded for later viewing. See below for links to our recorded webinars and other trainings and meetings, by date and by topic."

archived webinars from atomic learning that Gayl Bowser presented on writing