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This article discusses the need for accessibility for the disabled when using internet resources, particularly government resources and forms. Since such ones may have disabilities and may be older and potentially less familiar with the internet, extra effort must be given to ensure their access. While modifications to meet these needs are important, I was struck by the responsibility to ensure human support to such ones.

Technology and Design Offered Equal Opportunities for Success The NIMAS legislation signaled the beginning of important policy changes regarding literacy and disabilities. But those policy changes would not have been possible were it not for advances in the underlying technologies of learning and literacy that were becoming apparent in 2010.

I chose to research web 2.0 accessibility for non readers at a high school level. This is an issue I struggle with at my school. We are not offering these assistive technologies......YET, but I hope we do soon. Since I teach a studio Art class, there are many ways students can be successful in my class, but it always upsets me when I create a webquest, or website or I assign something that requires reading and I watch a few of my student just "check out" because they will not participate if there is any reading involved.

I would like to utilize tablets in the same sense. I have several learning disabled students that could totally benefit if someone assisted in reading problems out as they went along in their book, homework, and any other work.

The reason why I pick this article is because it gave excellent ways to develop and share students works of all abilities. From LIS5313 Course Wiki By Cathy Felty The American Association of School Librarians' guide Standards for the 21st Century Learner states , "Learning is enhanced by opportunities to share and learn with others. Students need to develop skills in sharing knowledge and learning with others, both in face-to-face situations and through technology."

Mark, I like the concept of a "participatory culture" The web 2.0 tools you describe are creative and from what the article explains , accessible to students with special needs. I think it's great when ALL students, regardless of ability level, feel their contribution is equally important. In my full inclusion classroom, I notice some of my special needs students are very confident and comfortable with the computer but not in group discussions, this article offers suggestions for ways that EVERYONE can equally participate.

Thanks Laurie: I picked this article because it had different 2.0 tools like Animoto and Voice Thread. This article gave excellent ways to develop and to share knowledge of student's works using technology.

I read this article in our local paper and thought of this class. A quick Internet search led me to this online version. The article discusses how some blind students are able to participate in an Easter egg hunt with special tech-eggs.

Yes, I am one of the declining number who subscribe to a print newspaper. Ours is now only printed three days a week to compensate for lower subscription levels.

I did not do this quite right at first so refer to the one below this