By Eliza Anderson, editor-in-chief, AT Program News; atprogramnews@gmail.com ; www.atprogramnews.com
Digital books are the digital media equivalent of conventional printed books. They can be audio recordings read by human voices, digital versions of print (eBooks), or versions with interactive content like hyperlinks to the internet or embedded video.
Digital books are for everyone, but are powerful solutions [...]
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Digital Books: So Many (Free) Ways to Read: An orientation to this dizzying world for everyone
October 21st, 2011 | Posted in AT Information & ResourcesRtI Goes Mobile
September 15th, 2011 | Posted in AT Information & ResourcesA Preliminary Evidence Base for RtI and Mobile Apps
by: Tracey L. McCully
(permission to reprint by: eSkills Learning – www.eskillslearning.net )
Mobile technology used for educational purposes is in its infancy. As such, there is a lack of research-based evidence for the use of mobile technology and applications as an effective strategy for intervention programs needed to [...]
Assistive Technology Update – A fast-paced weekly update for AT professionals and enthusiasts.
July 7th, 2011 | Posted in AT Information & ResourcesAssistive Technology Update, by Wade Wingler, is a weekly dose of information that keeps you up to date on the latest developments in the field of technology designed to assist people with disabilities and special needs. The podcasts are presented by INDATA (The Indiana Assistive Technology Act) Easter Seals Crossroads.
To listen to the podcasts you [...]
ATIA Summer Webinar Series
May 12th, 2011 | Posted in AT Information & Resources, News & ArticlesTake advantage of the summer months to build your knowledge through webinars on assistive technology topics ranging from AT for individuals with autism, vision impairments, learning disabilities, communication disorders to individuals who require switches. You can also learn about current professional development techniques using tools such as Twitter, Delicious and many more.
Webinar Details:
Abstract: Training Strategies [...]
AT Reuse in Schools
April 18th, 2011 | Posted in AT Information & ResourcesThe problem is frustrating: AT purchased for use by students seldom follows AT users as they change schools, graduate or transfer into adult services. The result? AT left behind where it is often shelved, and inadvertently retired, rather than reassigned by the school to benefit another student.
To promote AT reuse by schools, the Pass It [...]
