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This article features the attempts of two L.A.-based educators to create tactile educational tools for visually-impaired students. While still in the experimental phase, the goal is to create a 3-D prints for students to better utilize tactile maps for their schools and surrounding neighborhoods. In addition, this technology can be used to teach more abstract concepts of math, physics, and other subjects to the visually-impaired.

The CEO of Sprint discusses closing the education gap and providing broadband internet access to children who need it for school. Too many people in low income homes still lack connection to the internet in a world where everyone and everything is connected.

Simple educational platform that is fully mobile and accessible. Runs online, blended, and competency-based programs from a single, outcomes-based platform. A useful tool for educators. Members create and consume each other's content and answer each other's questions.

This article highlights technology that can assist in special education classrooms. It also highlights apps that can be used to aid in engaging students.

Safe Horizon is the largest U.S. agency advocating for victims of violence and abuse, providing direct services to those affected by domestic violence, child abuse, rape and sexual assault, labor and sex trafficking, stalking, personal crime, school and youth violence, as well as homeless youth and families of homicide victims. 24-Hour Hotlines (Domestic Violence Hotline, Crime Victims Hotline, Rape and Sexual Abuse Hotline; TDD for all hotlines). Online community. (Un)Safe film for education and corporate training. eCards

The software Allow reading text and writing for individuals who have learning disability