What Parents Should Know About Assistive Technology Laws and Legislation
There are four major Federal laws that discuss access to and funding of Assistive Technology and rights of the Disabled We briefly will review each one.
Smart Home Technology: A Game-Changer for Disability Support and Care
Smart home technology can greatly improve independence and maximize the quality of life of people with disabilities. Learn history, usess, and applications.
5 Questions to Ask Your Child’s Special Education Teacher
Every child is different, and when you’re working within the bounds of a child’s special education, those quirks and details often hold a great deal of relevance. Every parent should get involved in their child’s educational journey, but even more so with a special needs student. While it’s smart to ask questions at conferences and…
Dyslexia in Children. A parent’s Guide to Identification.
Does your child show any of these dyslexia related symptoms? Learn about child’s dyslexia and how to identify it.
How to Incorporate Assistive Technology in the classroom
Assistive technology tools and devices can significantly enhance the learning experience for students with learning disabilities. Examples include text-to-speech software, speech recognition software, graphic organizers, and specialized keyboards. These tools can help students overcome specific challenges and promote independence in their learning. Assistive technology improves the functional capabilities of students with disabilities. Functional abilities can…
Methods for Increasing Productivity for People with ADHD and LD
If you feel that your organizational skills need improvement, then you must rely on tools strategies to help you be more productive.
6 writing tips for students with dyslexia and ADHD in college
Writing a good paper is tough enough even for college students with prowess in reading and writing skills. Throw in dyslexia and ADHD, and the task appears more daunting and impossible. While students with learning difficulties can have the most creative ideas and thoughts, putting them down on paper is the hardest part. However, that…
Choosing the Right Assistive Technology Tools is Key
By Shannon Stringer & Zahavit Paz An overview of the different types of critical assistive technologies needed to provide support for student success in all academic settings. Technology can give students access to learning opportunities previously closed to them. It will help level the playing field. Technology can be the great equalizer for teaching in…
Barbara Corcoran Determined to Succeed!
Barbara Corcoran is a television personality and investor on ABC’s Shark Tank, a sought-after speaker, author, syndicated columnist and by the way is dyslectic. Learn about her achievements and how she overcame the obstacles.
Assistive Tech Free Tools -TinyWow.com
Introduction Millions of students get diagnosed with learning disability/dyslexia and for many acquiring assistive technology devices was out of reach especially for low-income students. Dyslexia is one of the most common learning disabilities . Unfortunately child with a disability/dyslexia cannot be cured; it’s a lifelong struggle to adulthood. Individuals suffer a sense of powerlessness. However,…