Face Tracking and Eye Gaze for the iPhone and iPad: Access and AAC
By: Kathryn Helland For the AAC Community At long last, apps are available that take advantage of Apple’s True Depth camera to...
By: Kathryn Helland For the AAC Community At long last, apps are available that take advantage of Apple’s True Depth camera to...
Reprint from KPR Blog ( KPR (kpronline.com) Dave Edyburn spent the last year reviewing over 900 articles on assistive technology...
by Lee Learson · Published November 26, 2018 · Last modified November 27, 2018
The Let’s Participate! project, funded by the Office of Special Education Programs, was designed to help infants, toddlers and preschoolers...
By Alan Wilson CALL Scotland Call Scotland has updated their iPad Apps for Learners with Dyslexia / Reading and Writing...
The following are some apps that can help travelers with disabilities smooth the way. Google Maps (iOS and Android) has...
Looking for last minute gift ideas? Cooking is a fun and practical activity for everyone and an opportunity to not...
The National Center on Educational Outcomes (NCEO) released four resources for special education teachers, administrators and advocates. Educators Experiences With and Attitudes...
According to the World Health Organization, about 285 million people adults and children worldwide are blind or visually impaired. Navigating the...
Written by Keith Lambert, Education World Associate Contributing Editor. Lambert is an English / Language Arts teacher in Connecticut (Reprint...
CAST has announced it’s new publication of “Quality Indicators for Assistive Technology: A Comprehensive Guide to AT Services” by CAST...
App Ed Review was born when Dr. Todd Cherner was teaching a graduate-level literacy class at Coastal Carolina University. As...
TimeMaps specialize in map-based history timelines. The “Time-Map” concept was originally conceived to offer a visual framework for history topics....
Byline: Alix Hackett Paths to Technology website from Perkins eLearning will help teachers, parents and students understand and use the...
If you’re thinking about a summer camp… now’s the time to find one! I’ve put together a list of a...
This is a great resource! Take a look at the latest in AbleNet assistive technology, accessible curriculum, and services for...

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Beyond the Classroom: Technology to Support Student Learning at Home: Sept. 22, 2026; 5:00 pm (EDT)
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AI in the Classroom: Practical Tools, Smart Workflows, Future-Ready Teaching Strategies: Sept. 17, 2026; 4pm EDT
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Understanding special education: Process and rights: Sept. 23, 2026; 12 pm CT
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The Art and Science of Access: When the Right Position Sparks Connection: Sept. 25, 2026; 9am PST
Assistive Technology & AAC Office Hours – Low-Tech AAC That Doesn’t Feel Like a Downgrade: Oct. 5, 2026: 11:00 am PST
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