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QR Codes - Uses and Accessibility for Persons with Disabilities - 4 views

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QR codes disabilies

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YouTube - STFFestival's Channel - 0 views

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stffestival SpED media video

shared by Kathleen N on 23 Jul 09 - Cached

Kathleen N on 23 Jul 09

People with developmental disabilities as subjects and performers remain marginalized in the media. The Sprout Film Festival www.sproutfilmfestival.org aims to raise their profile by showcasing works of all genres featuring this population. Bring the best of the Sprout Film Festival to your area!

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">People with developmental disabilities as subjects and performers remain marginalized in the media. The Sprout Film Festival <a href="http://www.sproutfilmfestival.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.sproutfilmfestival.org</a> aims to raise their profile by showcasing works of all genres featuring this population. Bring the best of the Sprout Film Festival to your area!</div>

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Assistive Gaming: Making Mac OS X Games Accessible - 0 views

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shared by Kathleen N on 21 Jul 09 - Cached

Kathleen N on 21 Jul 09

Assistive Gaming provides information on how people with disabilities can enjoy the latest and greatest games. It's all about how you can play and make accessible games that were not made with accessibility in mind. The editors use assistive technology to access their computer, so they know what they are talking about...

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Assistive Gaming provides information on how people with disabilities can enjoy the latest and greatest games. It's all about how you can play and make accessible games that were not made with accessibility in mind. The editors use assistive technology to access their computer, so they know what they are talking about...</div>

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Despite Serious Learning Disabilities, Great Falls Teen Fulfills College Dream - washin... - 0 views

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shared by Tero Toivanen on 21 Jun 09 - Cached

He had to work hard. He often woke up early to study before school and studied for hours in the evening. He went to summer school and retook tests.
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He repeated kindergarten, then first grade, until he was in the same grade as his younger sister. But he continued to lag far behind his peers. By the time he reached sixth grade, he was still reading on a first- or second-grade level.
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Thaller's story is familiar to many students with learning disabilities who must work two or three times harder than their classmates, often with less results.
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On Monday morning, he joined his younger sister, Rachel, on a stage at the Daughters of the American Revolution Constitution Hall and became a graduate of one of the nation's top high schools.
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Low scores on cognitive tests prompted many medical professionals and educators to say it would be impossible for Thaller to ever attend college. Many suggested he pursue a diploma with fewer requirements or transfer to a special school with a less academic focus.
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A major breakthrough came in middle school. Thaller's mother would read him chapters from the Harry Potter series at night. He was so impatient for her to get to the next chapter that he started reading ahead, pushing himself to understand the vocabulary and follow the story.
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Tero Toivanen on 21 Jun 09

He had to work hard. He often woke up early to study before school and studied for hours in the evening. He went to summer school and retook tests.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">He had to work hard. He often woke up early to study before school and studied for hours in the evening. He went to summer school and retook tests.</div>

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Unabridged K-12 School Download Library - 0 views

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assistivetech K-12 library ebook mp3 blind low-vision dyslexia

shared by Kathleen N on 06 Aug 09 - No Cached

Kathleen N on 06 Aug 09

Online Library service for audio and ebook downloads for eligible blind, low-vision, and print disabled(dyslexic) in the following states: California, Colorado, Delaware, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Oregon, Texas, and Vermont . Once eligible, local library card will provide access. Contact your local library to start process. mp3 audiobooks and ebooks

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Online Library service for audio and ebook downloads for eligible blind, low-vision, and print disabled(dyslexic) in the following states: California, Colorado, Delaware, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Oregon, Texas, and Vermont . Once eligible, local library card will provide access. Contact your local library to start process. mp3 audiobooks and ebooks</div>

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AAC & Literacy - 0 views

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AAC literacy reacding instruction curriculum video

shared by Kathleen N on 05 Aug 09 - Cached

Kathleen N on 05 Aug 09

Janice Light & David McNaughton The Pennsylvania State University Literacy Instruction for Individuals with Autism,Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome and Other Disabilities Specifically for students with complex communication needs

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Janice Light & David McNaughton The Pennsylvania State University Literacy Instruction for Individuals with Autism,Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome and Other Disabilities Specifically for students with complex communication needs</div>

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Inclusive Technology - Downloads - 0 views

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software resources SPED

shared by Kathleen N on 21 Jul 09 - Cached

Kathleen N on 21 Jul 09

Great resource from UK for software an resources for all abilities/disabilities

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Great resource from UK for software an resources for all abilities/disabilities</div>

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accesselearning Tutorial: Overview - 0 views

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shared by Kathleen N on 29 Jul 09 - Cached

Kathleen N on 29 Jul 09

This tutorial is comprised of 10 modules that offer information, instructional techniques, and practice labs on how to make the most common needs in distance education accessible for individuals with disabilities, and enhance the usability of online materials for all students.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This tutorial is comprised of 10 modules that offer information, instructional techniques, and practice labs on how to make the most common needs in distance education accessible for individuals with disabilities, and enhance the usability of online materials for all students.</div>

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disability resource exchange - 2 views

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Math Remediation and Learning Strategies - 5 views

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math dyscalculia

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Christine Southard on 03 Nov 09

Resource/strategies for a math disability.

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SpeechBubble - 5 views

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aac communication ksu

shared by Patti Porto on 09 Jul 11 - No Cached

Patti Porto on 09 Jul 11

If you need help with spoken communication because of a disability, this website can give you an idea of what's on offer, with details of nearly every communication aid available in the UK - and it's all searchable!

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">If you need help with spoken communication because of a disability, this website can give you an idea of what's on offer, with details of nearly every communication aid available in the UK - and it's all searchable!</div>

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Great New Reading Apps For Learning Disabled | PadGadget - 9 views

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Teaching Time Management to Students with Learning Disabilities - 3 views

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Recap: Live Chat on Learning Differences | PBS NewsHour - 2 views

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shared by Kathleen N on 10 Feb 13 - No Cached

Kathleen N on 10 Feb 13

Video and chat....

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Eye to Eye - 2 views

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Assistive Technology Tools for Learning Disabilities, Learning Differences, and Other N... - 12 views

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Nicole Lakusta on 26 Jan 12

AT Toolbox

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Top 10 Things to Know About IEPs - NCLD - 3 views

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Taylor Welden on 11 Feb 14

Top 10 Things to Know about IEPs.

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OETC13 - Google Tools for Students with Disabilities - Google Drive - 14 views

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The A-Z of Adapting Books for Students with Disabilities - 9 views

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literacy reading ksu

shared by Patti Porto on 29 Sep 12 - No Cached

Patti Porto on 29 Sep 12

ISSUU publication, great links

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Let the Games Begin - Special Needs Athletes - 2 views

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special needs disabilities students inspiration athletes competition

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