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Built-in Accessibility Features Series–Part 2

Built-in Accessibility Features Series–Part 2

In our last blog, we shared information about built-in accessibility features for Apple OS. This month, we will be discussing built-in accessibility for Windows. With over one billion computer users needing accessibility options, Microsoft is another software company that has been pumping up its built-in features. From vision, hearing, cognition, to physical limitations, Windows has everyone covered.
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Accessibility Features in IOS

Built-in Accessibility Features – Part 1 (iOS)

From Windows to Chromebooks to Apple, the operating systems we use today, have built-in accessibility options. Whether a student has a learning disability or a visual, hearing, or physical disability, your operating system has features to make using a computer, tablet, or smartphone easier.
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Suggested Apps for Learning Disabilities

Suggested Apps for Learning Disabilities

The world of assistive technology has exploded in recent years. This is both exciting and overwhelming with the numerous options to wade through. It seems we are now at the phase of AT where we can say, “You name it, they’ve got it!” One area exploding with tons of options is apps and extensions for students with learning disabilities.
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Inclusion and the General Education Teacher

Inclusion and the General Education Teacher

You’re already familiar with the least restrictive environment and IDEA’s regulations surrounding it. The number of special education students who spent at least 80% of the day in a general education classroom jumped from 54% to 63% between 2005 and 2014 because of IDEA. In 2013, federal data reported that approximately 93% of special education students spent some of their days in general education classrooms.
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5 Tips to Get Your Classroom Ready

5 Tips to Get Your Classroom Ready

Where did summer go? Ok, it’s still technically summer but did you look at the calendar lately? School is right around the corner, which means it’s time to get your classroom ready. Use these fun tips for an awesomely organized and decorated classroom.
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Inclusive Fun for Everyone - Certified Autism Centers

Inclusive Fun for Everyone - Certified Autism Centers

It seems like monthly we are now seeing amusement parks and other activity-based centers announcing they are now a Certified Autism Center. The latest to announce their certification is my favorite childhood roller coaster park, Kennywood, in Pittsburgh. However, what...

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Magnify your Assistive Technology for Low Vision

Magnify your Assistive Technology for Low Vision

Low vision (LV) has impacts on every aspect of life. From reading and writing to navigating, an individual with LV if affected, but that doesn’t mean they have no control. With all of the technology available today, the possibilities and opportunities are wide open.
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5 Tips for Anyone Working with Special Needs Students

5 Tips for Anyone Working with Special Needs Students

Each student is unique in how they learn, how they socialize, and how they are motivated. Keeping that in mind, figuring out how to provide equal access to your lessons for all of your students is a monstrous undertaking. This blog offers a few tips to get you started.
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