Technology for Writing
Below are Writing posts related to technology.
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Using Book Creator To Make Engaging Literacy MaterialsThe Book Creator app can be used to make literacy materials more engaging for students with visual impairments and additional disabilities. |
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Tutorial for the Focus 14: Writing an Email MessageA parent-created tutorial to send an email message with the Focus 14 refreshable braille display from Freedom Scientific |
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Typio Accessible Typing TutorTypio is an accessible typing program designed specifically for students with visual impairments. It has many options for customization, e.g. print size, auditory choices, colors, contrasts. |
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Our Little Corner of the World: Where Braille and Assistive Technology MeetTips on using assistive technology with students who are blind or low vision, as well as those with CVI (Cortical Visual Impairment) |
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Assistive Technology AssessmentAssistive technology assessment for students with special needs, including those who are blind or who have low vision, as well as those with multiple disabilities |
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Braille Note Taker CurriculumCurriculum with lesson plans for braille note takers, such as the Braille Note Apex and Braille Sense |
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Including ALL Students in Transition from Paper Classroom to Digital ClassroomVideo discussing the importance of enabling students with visual impairments to participate fully in the transition to digital classrooms. |
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Video Demonstration of Editing Using Bluetooth KeyboardVideo demonstration of using bluetooth keyboard to teach students with visual impairments to edit and manipulate homework in Google Docs. |
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Navigating Pages Document with RBD CommandsVideo demonstrating navigation of the Pages app using refreshable braille display |
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iBrailler AppiBrailler is a free app for the iPad that turns a touchscreen into a braillewriter to create, edit or share notes. |
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Typing on Your iDeviceTips for using the accessibility features on an iOS device |
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Video of Florida School for the Deaf and Blind and SMART BraillerVideo of students using the Perkins SMART brailler at Florida School for the Deaf and Blind |
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Product Review of SMART BraillerProduct review of the Perkins SMART Brailler |
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Hadley Video on Using the Notes app in iOSVideo about the Notes app and accessibility features on iOS |
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Perkinput AppFree app that lets you enter text to an iPad or iPhone without using a keyboard |
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How to Write AT Goals in the IEP for Implementation & InstructionTVI Yue-Ting Siu shares an article about how to implement technology into practice and how to create IEP goals to facilitate the process. |
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Story Creator AppThe Story Creator app is an excellent way to support children who are blind or visually impaired, including those with multiple disabilities, to create audio books. |
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Shadow Puppet Free AppIdeas on how to use the free app Shadow Puppet as a tool for students who are blind or visually impaired to create their own slideshow and stories |
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StoryKit AppStoryKit is a free app that can be used to create stories with text, images, and sound. |
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TypeAbility: Keyboard Instruction Software for JAWS and MagicTypeAbility program offers computer keyboard instruction for users who are blind or visually impaired |