Technology
Below are posts related to technology.
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12 Apps for Learners Who Are Blind or Visually ImpairedWondering which apps are best for people who are blind or partially sighted? This annotated list is a good place to start! |
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Smiley Sight Words AppSmiley Sight Words is an accessible app that teaches high-frequency sight words to your child, including those who are blind or who have low vision. |
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Cortana for Windows 10An overview of Microsoft's personal assistant for Windows, Cortana, with pros and cons for people with visual impairments |
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Ballyland Rotor AppThis app is designed to teach children who are blind or low vision the gestures for the rotor in VoiceOver. |
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Braille Music NotatorBraille Music Notator is an online tool for creating braille music scores. |
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Introducing a Braille Display to a Child Who Is DeafblindA parent of a boy who is deafblind describes her son's refreshable braille display and her hopes for the doors that will open to him through assistive technology. |
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OverTHERE Free AppThis free iPhone app provides increased accessibility to the environment and is a helpful orientation and mobility tool, which assists with independent travel |
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Learn Tech Assistive Technology Videos from AFBFree online training for individuals who are blind or visually impaired to learn to use assistive technology tools, such as NVDA screenreader and Google Drive and Google Docs |
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Draw2Measure Protractor AppFree accessible app to measure angles on an iPad or iPhone. Great math tool for students who are blind or low vision! |
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Sit with Us AppFree app to help students find lunch buddies |
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Navigating the Web with Windows Screen ReadersLearn to use a screen reader to navigate the web efficiently if you have a visual impairment or if you are a teacher of students who are blind or low vision. |
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Scope and Sequence of Digital Literacy SkillsScope and sequence of recommended digital literacy and technology skills |
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Ballyland Magic AppThis app is designed for children who are blind or visually impaired to learn and practice touch gestures for VoiceOver, Apple's screen reader. |
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EDA Play AppsEDA Play apps are designed for young children with visual impairments and multiple disabilities. |
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iPad Skills ChecklistChecklist of iPad skills |
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The Process of Considering Assistive TechnologyIntroduction to the considerations in selecting assistive technology (AT) to a student with disabilities |
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Tips to Get Started with VoiceOver on an iPadA systematic and effective approach on how to teach VoiceOver on the iPad to students with visual impairments and blindness (VIB). |
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Teaching Students to Label Photos of Graphic Aid for MathematicsStudents who are blind or visually impaired learn how to turn in their assignments using a graphing aid for mathematics |
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Touch MapperTactile maps can be created for free using a 3D printer, for people who are blind or visually impaired. Great for Orientation and Mobility. |
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Accessible GPS Devices and AppsInformation about accessible GPS devices for travelers who are blind or visually impaired |