This toolkit was developed during March 2008 through an online discussion sponsored by the Family Center on Techology and Disability

"The Strange & Wonderful World of Ants is a beautifully designed, educational, and quirky children's iPad App. It features an adjustable reading level making it appealing to a wide range of children and adults. * Dynamically adjustable reading level. Appropriate for readers aged 7-12. Younger readers can enjoy the app with a parent. * Gorgeous design. Stunning illustrations and interactive animations. * Educational content. Makes it fun to learn about the weird and inspiring world of the ants. "

Live Binder Collection of apps a parent has tried with their children with autism and others

"The new Voki Educational Web Site includes ideas, networking, and explanations that bring talking avatars to the educational stage. At first glance it appears to be void of advertising, quite a feat since Voki For Education is still free. Next, the educational page has resources that will get everyone in education talking. One resource to check out is the important facts for education. As in all Web 2.0 sites used in education, this is an important read. Next, you may wish to view a collection of lesson plans that include thoughts for using Voki in the classroom. Ideas include all subjects and levels from primary school to the university classroom. Another valuable area is the Teacher Corner."

variety of at resources

Voki is a free service that allows you to create personalized speaking avatars and use them on your blog, profile, and in email messages.

Resources for AT, apps, assessment

Convert scanned images into editable text. Free Online OCR is a free service that allows you to easily convert scanned documents, faxes, screenshots and photos into editable and searchable text, such as DOC, TXT or PDF. The service is completely free and you don't need to register or install anything on your computer. Just select an image file and click Convert. You can immediately download the resulting document.

Live Binder collection of websites related to writing

Daily listing of newly free iphone and ipad apps

blog on AT for education from an OT

"To see and use these templates, you must have a Google doc account and be logged on. Make a copy of each template to your Google Docs and begin using. I have used the templates with students as young as six, but they can be used for any purpose that is appropriate."

Audio only stories for different age groups "Would you like to hear a story? Then you're in the right place! Welcome to the StoryBee, where you can listen to professional storytellers from across the country as they spin their wonderful tales. Just click on your age group, and you'll find a list of story titles. Click on any title, and the story will play. And it's all free, thanks to the generous storytellers who want to share the spirit and joy of storytelling with you. So sit back, get comfortable, and get ready to go around the world, through time, inside the heart, and above the clouds."

"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."

"Early Years interactive resources for Primary or Infant Schools. Ideal to use on any type of Interactive Whiteboard. Also for teachers, parents & children at home with a PC or Mac"