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"This library, in partnership with Bookshare and OverDrive (our technology partner for this site) is pleased to introduce you to LEAP - the Library eBook Accessibility Program. If you are a print disabled Ohio eBook Project patron, sign in below to learn if you may qualify for a free LEAP subscription at Bookshare"

check out the Ohio eBook Project and this sub-site.

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The patent-pending Switchamajig Controller lets you use your iPad's touch screen to replace up to six switches. You can even control toys that require two buttons to turn or air-swimming fish that require toggling between two switches!

"Audio story books are a great means of improving learners reading and listening skills. There are several website resources now offer free audio materials but not all of them are free. To look for quality audio books that are free can take you a lot of time and energy. In this regard and in an attempt to make it easy for educators visiting Educational Technology and Mobile Learning to get a free access to the materials I have been reviewing here about the best websites you can browse for free audio books, I have compiled a list of links in a presentation that you can download and share with your students. I have reviewed all the links included and if you want to read the review just click on any title and you will be directed to the post."

Use this tool... To remove ads and comments from a YouTube video Why the SimpleK12 Team likes this tool: Cleans up the video (no ads, other comments, etc.) Gives a direct link to your clean video

Paula Kluth's site where she sends out an email tip about differentiating each day.

"Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders and lots of other students with behavior or communication challenges tend to be visual learners. They understand what they see better than what they hear. Therefore, they benefit significantly from the use of Visual Strategies. Deciding when and how to use pictures and other visual supports is the key . . . learn lots of great ideas here."

"Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) strategies assist people with severe communication disabilities to participate more fully in their social roles including interpersonal interaction, learning, education, community activities, employment, volunteerism, care management, and so on. This AAC website is designed to provide access to a wide range of information and resources related to the AAC effort. It is maintained by the Barkley AAC Center and the Munroe-Meyer Institute for Genetics and Rehabilitation at the University of Nebraska."

There are many features and capabilities of mobile devices that need to be considered when trying to find a phone that meets your accessibility needs and preferences. These features are unique to each individual and have been organized here in a form of a checklist that will help you think about the mobile phone features you need.  The checklist is grouped as follows:

This Web site is for educators and is from the TED Talks people

"Ten Simple Steps Toward Universal Design of Online Courses Implementing the principles of universal design in online learning means anticipating the diversity of students that may enroll in your course and planning accordingly. These ten key elements will greatly enhance the accessibility and usability of your course for students with and without disabilities."

"In an effort to help select or rule-out a particular app a Feature Matching Checklist has been designed with the user in mind. It is quick, easy and includes the features that are important to children & students on the spectrum. By using the Feature Matching Checklist you can effectually wade through your choices to find the most suitable apps. "

If we moved our focus from our "churches" to how we implement AAC, no matter which system, device or symbols, we would see more competent communication users and less abandoned devices.

Eric Sheninger wiki from 8/8/12 presentation

Welcome to Explania! Watch hundreds of animated explanations, interactive tutorials and instructional videos, and feel free to embed them on your own web pages.

from NATRI

Google spreadsheet full of apps and links to review

Social skills development can be a rocky road for many children…we like to call it a "Social Adventure." When given concrete and creative means to learn about and practice social communication and friendship, the journey can be fun rather than confusing and frightening. One passion we all share is leading groups to facilitate and enhance social cognition. Another is introducing technology as a motivational learning medium wherever and whenever we can. As many of you know, the introduction of the iPad has led to an absolute explosion of creativity for new therapy activities! We have found technology to be a wonderful means to collaborate and learn from and with each other, regardless of background, education, or training. Technology has become a common and accessible connection for parents, teachers, and therapists in helping children learn. For some time now, we have been incorporating the use of apps in our individual and group therapy. We are now ready to jump into development ourselves.

The National Writing Project's 30 Ideas for Teaching Writing offers successful strategies contributed by experienced writing project teachers.

Assistive Technology Mini-Assessment: Qualities for Success By Lisa Wahl