From the Medstar National Rehabilitation Network, this PDF contains listings of organizations, descriptions and links for everything from the paralympics to outdoor adventures for people with disabilities, and other non-profits like the National Sports Center for the Disabled. There are also suggestions for specific adapted exercise machines and sports equipment,...
This Iowa Dept. of Education AT page contains information on: Federal Regulations; State Rules; Quality Indicators for Assistive Technology (QIAT) Services; State AT Liaisons; AEA AT Contacts; Assistive Technology Consideration; Areas of Assistive Technology; Funding Sources; Frequently Asked Questions; and Resources. Per the site: AT is any device that allows...
ICATER staff members are primary instructors for Introduction to Assistive Technology and Universal Design and Accessibility for Online Instruction. ICATER utilizes an impressive range of hardware, software and mobile apps related to accessibility and assistive technology. These include, but are not limited to: Apps for alternative keyboards, augmentative and alternative...
The purpose of this guide created by the National Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society is to help you become familiar with the types of equipment (assistive and mobility devices) that are currently available to enhance your mobility, and the potential benefits and limitations of each one. The guide serves as a...
Assistive technology interventions can support access to and participation in everyday learning opportunities for children with disabilities. Using multiple formats (video, approach frameworks, text, and supplementary resources), visitors can learn about the purpose, use and potential benefits of assistive technology interventions when working with young children. This module (#5), brought...
Welcome to the SEA (State Education Agency) and LEA (Local Education Agency) Conference Resource page. Feel free to repurpse and reuse these professional development materials in your state or district.
2018 CoSN Conference -- UDL and Technology: Ensuring Transformative Technology Benefits All Learners 2018 SXSW EDU...As mainstream technology tools have advanced to include many supports for students with disabilities, educators will be charged with maximizing the potential of these tools to serve the needs of all students. This session, Building Bridges and Breaking Down Silos: Leveraging AT and IT , presented by Alise Crossland (Center...
Accessibility is essential for leveraging technology and providing educational opportunities for all students. This concept involves the design of web-based materials, devices, digital tools, and platforms that support equal access to educational content, services, and activities. In their presentation, Digital Accessibility: What Education Leaders Need to Know , Tracy Gray,...
The resources in this collection are designed for SEA and LEA leaders who want an overview of conducting and participating in research and evaluation, and how to evaluate the progress and intended outcomes of educational technology initiatives.
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Research, Technology, & Students...This joint webinar series with the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) provides viewers with a quick, yet comprehensive overview of why assistive technology and accessibility need to be an integral part of your state or district's technology plan.
Webinar I - Understanding Assistive Technology: Policy and Implications...