Special Ed in the 21st Century

Great blog full of important info and resources... Example follows: PISP Website Listen to this article. Powered by Odiogo.com You are going to want to give yourself plenty of time to explore the PISP website because it is chock full of rich resources.

PHOTOsyms is a fun and easy to use program designed specifically to create custom symbols from digital photographs. It is an ideal tool for parents and educators who do not have access to more complicated symbol making software. The primary innovation of PHOTOsyms is that it empowers more people with the ability to create countless numbers of photographic symbols (photosyms), which can be used within a symbol-based communication system such as PECS. This will allow students to obtain symbols that are customized to their specific needs, so that they can expand their vocabulary and thus communicate more effectively and consistently in more environments.

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.

I would also suggest iWebkit for building an iTouch compatible site

challenges of managing iPod Touch sets. Good list of considerations

September 2009 $39 per seminar CEUS available

HSE graudate project incorporating UDL in a poetry lesson Other projects here: not all links are active http://multimediaandcontent.blogspot.com/

graduate project incorporating UDL in poetry lesson

Photography is a revelation, and a learning tool, for visually impaired students.

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!

accessible computer games for the blind or visually impaired

Summer Institute from Harvard University Tons of resources for training!!!

This company was just awarded funding to improve this hands free software "Look Mom, No Hands: The NIA as an Alternative Computer Interface" http://www.nationaltechcenter.org/index.php/funding/tech-in-the-works/2009-tech-in-the-works/awardees/

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...

The following brochures, manuals of computer programs or communication devices with instructions in spanish and others are available in PDF, Text and Audio-MP3. For example: What is AT and the Puerto Rico Assistive Technology Program? The Assistive Technology Integrated Services Center Assistive Technology and Cognitive Challenges The Rehabilitation Law, Section 504, and the law of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Assistive Technology and Learning Disabilities Assistive Technology for Preschoolers Assistive Technology for People with Hearing Impairments PRATP Information Center Summary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Augmentative and Alternative aids of Communication Assistive Technology for Blind and Low Vision Persons Assistive Technology Devices covers by MEDICARE Professional Certificate in Assistive Technology

The following brochures, manuals of computer programs or communication devices with instructions in Spanish and others are available in PDF, Text and Audio-MP3. For example: What is AT and the Puerto Rico Assistive Technology Program? The Assistive Technology Integrated Services Center Assistive Technology and Cognitive Challenges The Rehabilitation Law, Section 504, and the law of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Assistive Technology and Learning Disabilities Assistive Technology for Preschoolers Assistive Technology for People with Hearing Impairments PRATP Information Center Summary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Augmentative and Alternative aids of Communication Assistive Technology for Blind and Low Vision Persons Assistive Technology Devices covers by MEDICARE Professional Certificate in Assistive Technology

Free to k-12 students, mobile screen reader/magnification installed on flash drive. See the site for application.