Amy, I particularly liked your article entitled Web4All Learners and what can be done to assist ELL students. Although we don't have a huge ELL population, the students we do have are almost immediately labeled as learning disabled. The only thing in their way is the barrier with technology and understanding a second language. It frustrates me to think that there are teachers who won't or can't recognize the intelligence of a student just because they struggle with a second language. I am fortunate to understand a little bit of Spanish, but we have so many teachers that are not bilingual and immediately let an ELL student slip through the cracks. These kids are so much fun because I can learn from them, too. We just have to find the resources to open up their world so they can share what they know.

Kim, your article At School | Students with Learning Disabilities - NCLD, is a powerful resource for advocating for students as teachers and parents. There are so many helpful explanations not just of disabilities but the programs that students may qualify for. It is very user friendly and helps the reader understand the assistive technology that is available. This is a wonderful resource. Too many times we think that the assistive technology is going to be expensive, but this helps point out that there are so many free things we can be using to advocate for students.

Jenn, I am really intrigued with the the FizzBrain apps for the phone. I am getting more and more students with autism and the biggest difficulty I have faced is the inability to focus and not be bothered by outside noise. These apps are great ideas to engage students even if they have to take a moment away from the classroom to spend focus time. I have a colleague whose son is autistic and I these games will be great for her to use with him. So glad you found this.

I chose this article primarily because it talks about how important it is that inclusion is so necessary especially on the world wide web. This is indeed the place that EVERYONE has access to what is available. It was a bit discouraging to find this statement: "Despite the fact that the United States has the world's most comprehensive policy for Internet accessibility and that clear guidance for creating accessible technologies already exists, designers and developers of Web software and hardware technologies in industry, academia, and government often exploit holes in existing policy to ignore the needs of people with disabilities. As a result, most Internet-related technologies are born inaccessible, cutting out some or all users with disabilities."  Do creators do this because it's easier? Possibly, but shortcuts leave too many people without access. 

This provides a variety of links to methods that help with accessibility and usability from the ADA National Network. It shares keyboard shortcuts for accessibility as well. 

This shares a variety of accessibility options for those with visual, auditory, physical, speech and cognitive disabilities.  

This article gives good advice on how to test a website for accessibility. 

This is a great way to learn how to make your Mac help you when you are in need of a little extra