These Alternative & Augmentative Communication (AAC) apps that are listed in this article are some of the best that are available. They can help persons who struggle to speak due to conditions such as autism, brain injuries, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, and stroke. They provide ways to choose words, symbols,...
Executive Functioning Success is a website for educators and parents, where educators can find trainings and parents can find resources to assist their children to improve upon and hone their executive functioning skills. The site includes learning courses that are available for purchase, and a blog with suggestions and strategies...
This page is a compilation of resources for educators and parents to help with students who struggle with executive function. The guides and eBooks are available for free download after completing a form. Topics range from emotional regulation to productivity planning.
Link: https://www.beyondbooksmart.com/executive-function-ebooks-and-guides
Going to college with a speech or language disorder can be daunting. For many students, this may be the first time that you have to advocate for yourself to get the support you need in the classroom. Whether the goal is to advocate for alternative assignments, improve a speech, language,...
The National Aphasia Association has created a page with suggestions of assistive technology (AT) devices that can address the various symptoms of Aphasia. These include mid- to high-tech devices.
Link: https://www.aphasia.org/aphasia-resources/aphasia-assistive-technology/
For information on Aphasia, visit: https://www.aphasia.org/aphasia-definitions/
This page from the Protection & Advocacy System for South Carolina has fact sheets on nearly every aspect of special education and students with disabilities. It includes explanations of laws and policies related to special education, least restrictive environment, transition, evaluation and more.
This article provides a number of strategies for teachers who work with learning-disabled and/or Gifted students, from accommodations to low- to mid-tech assistive technology (AT)*. Along with advice for teachers, it provides guidelines for parents of these students as well, with tips on advocacy and finding tools and support....
The Center for Appropriate Dispute Resolution in Special Education has created a guide for parents when beginning a collaboration with a Special Education advocate. This includes what an educational advocate is, questions to ask your advocate, what makes a good advocate, and suggestions for additional resources to look for information....
Watch this short video to see Greg Blackman, VP at Eye Can See, Inc., show us the ElBraille notetaker & the Focus 40 Braille Display. These are portable braille devices designed for users who are blind.
This video is produced by the Indiana Assistive Technology Act (INDATA) Project, a...
There are several games that can be played by people with a physical disability. These can be categorized as: (a) games not specifically designed to be accessible (mainstream video games); and (b) games specifically designed to be accessible (one switch games). This brief article has a number of useful links...
