PERKINS SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND LAUNCHES VIRTUAL ACADEMY TO BRIDGE SPECIAL EDUCATION TRAINING GAP
Reprint from ATB (Assistive Technology Blog) By Venkat Key points: – Virtual academy launching January 2024 – Initial focus on...
Students with Disabilities
Career Prep Tip: Specialized Programming for Neurodiverse Students
By Ashley Mowreader for Inside Higher Ed As the number of college students with disabilities grows, more institutions are investing in...
Using Technology for Students in Special Education: What the Feds Want Schools to Know
By Alyson Klein (Assistant Editor for Education Week) for Edweek.org Assistive technology—from visual timers to help students with learning differences keep...
Assistive Technology in College: Tools for Student Success
WRITTEN BY Ellery Weil – Bio ; For Edumed Assistive technology can be a huge help for students with a variety...
Supporting Assistive Technology (AT) at Home for Parents and Caregivers
Katie McKay Phillips For Don Johnston Human Learning Tools Prolonged at-home learning is something that everyone was unceremoniously thrust into...
Communication supports for children and adults with complex communication needs during the COVID-19 pandemic
By Kelsey Mandak on April 8, 2020 in News We are living in unprecedented times as a result of COVID-19....
With Schools Closed, Kids With Disabilities Are More Vulnerable Than Ever
By ELISSA NADWORNY Heard on All Things Considered With school closed, Marla Murasko begins her morning getting her 14-year-old son,...
U.S. Department of Education Releases Webinar, Fact Sheet for Protecting Students’ Civil Rights During COVID-19 Response
WASHINGTON — The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at the U.S. Department of Education released today a webinar on ensuring...
Learn helpful strategies and assistive technology tools you need when you prepare for college if you have learning disabilities
By : Zahavit Paz and Shannon Stringer (reprint from LD Resources Foundation) Making the transition from high school to college...
Transitioning To A New AAC Device or App
Reprint from TECH OWL AAC Community (Institute on Disability at Temple University) I work with several adults who are in...
4 Expert Tips for Getting Your EdTech Budget Approved
By Alec Sears (Reprint from EmergingEdTech) Experts Weight in on Critical Steps for Getting Those Budget Requests Approved… Proper training...
Apps and Tools That Will Help You Develop an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP)
Reprint from The Tech Edvocate What makes an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) unique is that it is designed for...
Robots Bring the Class to the Student
By Michael Gagne, District Administration These days, McKenna Smith is back in the classroom. She’s a high school student in...
Teachers Can Now Use IBM’s Watson to Search for Free Lesson Plans
Written by: Jen Crozier When it comes to education, data shows that deep knowledge and practical skills in science and...
Accessibility, Assessments, Text Readers and EL Exit Decisions
The National Center on Educational Outcomes (NCEO) released four resources for special education teachers, administrators and advocates. Educators Experiences With and Attitudes...
