Decision-Making Tools
Interactive tools that can be used by teams.  
   
AIM Navigator- facilitates the process of decision-making for an individual student by IEP teams.
   
 AIM Explorer- a free downloadable simulation tool that combines grade-level digital text with access features common to most text readers and supported reading software.
http://aim.cast.org


8/24/11
Introduction to Kurzweil Webinar
8/25/11
Proloquo2Go: AAC in your Pocket
9/1/11
Accessing Digital Text with the Victor Reader
9/7/11
AT Exhibitors Showcase – Alexandria
9/8/11
AT Exhibitors Showcase – Baton Rouge
9/13/11
AIMing for Success
9/15/11
Accessibility with MS Word 2007 Part 1 Webinar
9/21/11
Accessibility with MS Word 2007 Part 2 Webinar
9/27/11
Visual Support Strategies
9/28/11
Introduction to Kurzweil Webinar

AT Links

 

Adapting Books

Choosing a Book with Repetitive Lines - AAC Intervention

Books for Preschoolers - AAC Intervention

 

AT Guides & Other Information

Technology for Struggling Readers - Texas Assistive Technology Network

AT Continuum - Onion Mountain Technology

Writing Tools Continuum - Onion Mountain Technology

Louisiana Accommodations for AT - Louisiana Department of Education

General Access Guide Accommodations & Modifications Strategies - Louisiana Department of Education

List of Recommendations for Accommodations & Modifications - Louisiana Department of Education

Assistive Technology Training Online Project - ATTO provides information on AT that help students learn in classrooms.

 

BoardMaker Sites

AAC Intervention Boardmaker Resources

Writing Activities

Fairfax County Public Schools – Integrated Technology Services

TinSnips

do2Learn

Eau Claire Area School District

Cindy’s Autistic Support

AAC Intervention BoardMaker Resources

Milwaukee Public Schools Assistive Resource Page

Jefferson Parish Speech Department

Miami Dade Public Schools Boardmaker Resource Page

Speaking of Speech Materials Exchange

Baltimore City Schools Adapted Library

 

Dyslexia

Dyslexia & Math -  Dyslexia Parents Resource

Activities for Dyslexic Students - Houston Branch of the International Dyslexia Association

 

Free E-Text Sites

Many Books - There are 18,786 e-Books available and they're all free!

Baen Free Library - A small library of downloadable science fiction novels.

Book Rags  - Small selection of free choices and thousands more for premium members. Can download as PDF or Word document.

Project Gutenberg - The first project for converting public domain works into a digital format.

Mslit - Over 1,500 texts provided by Microsoft for their MS Reader

PlanetPDF e-Books - A decent sized collection of classic novels all in PDF format.

Internet Public Library - A large directory of online texts hosted at other sites.

ReadEasily - A site for the elderly and visually impaired that allows you to change colors, fonts, and size to make it more legible.

The Online Books Page - A gigantic directory of e-books from al over the web.

Read Print - A free online book library for students, teachers and classic enthusiasts.

Full Books - A collection of free full-text books.

 

Free Resource Websites

Bubbl.us - A simple and free web application that lets you brainstorm online.

Annie's Resource Attic - Tons of accessible activities.

Tagxedo - Create word clouds using customized shapes; great for visual vocabulary building.

101 Ways to Use Tagxedo

Twisty Noodle - Thousands of free coloring pages and practice writing worksheets.

Tazti - Speech Recognition Software; use to control the computer with your voice.

A Math's Dictionary for Kids - Free interactive website that illustrates the meanings of math vocabulary words.

DonnaYoung.org Pintables and Resources - This website provides numerous math and writing resources for free.

Linda Burkhart - This website provides activities, handouts, and resources from one of the leading professionals in AT.

 

Using Color

Color Coding Communication Displays - AAC Interventions

Using Colors to Meet Special Needs - Don Johnson

Color & Technology - Onion Mountain Technology

Color Lined Paper

 

Symbol Sites

QuickPics -  A Free software program to develop communication and language boards.

Picto Selector -  Free visual supports you can make for your students.

 

Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

UDL Toolkit - A comprehensive resource for FREE technology that can be used in your classroom to provide A UDL experience for your students.

ReadingBar - ReadPlease

Natural Reader - Natural Reader

Read Please - ReadPlease

Solo - Don Johnston

Kurzweil 3000 - Cambium Learning

WordTalk - Free plug-in for MS Word that will speak the text of the document and will highlight each word as it reads.

Comprehensive Curriculum Maps - Acadia Parish