Professional+Reference

= = Disabled Bodies, Able Minds: Giving Voice, Movement, and Independence to the Physically Challenged Assistive technology makes it possible for students without full mobility to participate in class and school activities.

= = = OAISD's AT Resources **-** AT Professional Reference =

__**AT Research and Glossary Resources**__

 * ** Family Center on Technology and Disabilities AT Fact Sheet Series: Assistive Technology Glossary **
 * **All hotkeys** Hotkeys and shortcuts for software.
 * **LD Online Assistive Technology Glossary**
 * ** Parent and Educator AT Guide from MITS [[file:MAF AssistiveTech Final 5.2.12.pdf]] **
 * **Technology Integration Matrix**- illustrates how teachers can use technology to enhance learning for K-12 students.

__**AT Blogs. Wikis, and Collaborative Connections**__

 * ** Accessible Technology Coalition ** ATC is a new resource on assistive technology (AT). Our goal is to make access to AT easy and available to everyone. You can browse the categories on this page to get information - and if you don't find what you need, you can [|Ask an Expert] for assistance. We also offer [|webinars and in person trainings] on various AT topics.
 * **Assistive Technology for High Incidence Disabilities** - A NING network created by [|KarenJanowski]
 * **ATMac** - Assistive Technology for Apple and Mac Users. Visit the website or sign up for email updates.
 * **ConnSENSE Bulletin** - ConnSENSE is an acronym for Connecticut Special Education Network for Software Evaluation. The NEW ConnSENSE Bulletin is dedicated to becoming your essential resource for the latest assistive technology news and information.*Advance your assistive technology knowledge & training.* Enhance your curriculum and support your students & clients.* Learn about, compare and find AT products.* See AT product reviews.* Find AT support services.* Hear from the experts & see devices being used.* Find local, national & international resources.
 * **Described and Captioned Media Program Newsletter** - This newsletter is developed under a grant from the **[|U.S. Department of Education]**. The DCMP is administered by the **[|National Association of the Deaf]**
 * **Differentiating Using 21st Century Tools**
 * __**EdTech Solutions: Teaching Every Student**__ [|Karen Janowski] As an **Assistive & Educational Technology Consultant**, my passion is to remove the obstacles to learning for all students. It is important to make the curriculum accessible to all learners and provide opportunities for struggling learners to demonstrate what they know using principles of universal design.
 * **ereader-roundup** - This Wiki provides information on all types of eReader devices: Kindle, Nook, iPad, Sony Reader, KOBO Reader. Additional information regarding accessibility, formats, and more.
 * **eduTecher.net** - eduTecher was created in late 2007. The website’s main purpose is to help educators and schools around the world effectively integrate technology, including the wonderful tools on the vast World Wide Web, into the classroom. eduTecher provides links to thousands of Web Tools and provides concise information on how these tools may be useful in the classroom setting. Many online video tutorials! Free.
 * **Free Resources from the Net for Every Learner **- Blog created by Paul Hamilton, assistive technology consultant.
 * **Kindy Segovia's AT Wiki**
 * **LearnPort - Assistive Technology** - Online Professional Development training modules.
 * **LexDis - Ideas for e-Learning** This website provides a method for searching for AT solutions by disability or specific difficulty and task. Check the ATbar button at the top of each page for truly individualized preferences.
 * **Livescribe Smartpen: Applications in Education** - Welcome to the Livescribe Education blog! We are excited to share and discuss ways to use the Livescribe Pulse smartpen to improve student learning, foster professional development, enable collaboration, etc. Look around, read the posts, make a comment and share, share, share.
 * **SEN Teacher** - Free teaching and learning resources for students with special needs and learning disabilities. Resources for K-12 and college-level students are available, as well as at-home activities and free downloads. The Files Page lists free educational software, and custom Google search engines make it easier to locate resources for special needs students.
 * **Teaching Learners with Multiple Special Needs** - blog focused on special education with many posts related to Assistive Technology.

__Web 2.0 Reference Resources__

 * **The Amazing Web 2.0 Projects Book** - Download this free book filled with meaningful, accessible, and engaging learning activities.
 * **New Tools** - Web 2.0 tools by category. Lots of video clips!
 * **Web 2.0 as Instructional and Assistive Technologies** - A NING network created by [|Brian Wojcik]

__**AT Professional Web Resources**__

 * [[image:oaisd-atresources/cti_flex_logo.png width="187" height="60" link="@http://atcoalition.org/"]]ATC is a new resource on assistive technology (AT). Our goal is to make access to AT easy and available to everyone. You can browse the categories on thispage to get information - and if you don't find what you need, you can [|Ask an Expert] for assistance. We also offer[|webinars and in person trainings] on various AT topics.
 * [[image:ctg_header_logo.png width="99" height="25" link="@http://www.closingthegap.com/"]] An organization that focuses on assistive technology for people with special needs.
 * [[image:logo.gif width="220" height="44" link="@http://www.disability.gov/education/assistive_technology"]]


 * **Florida Assistive Technology Education Network** - Resources, Links


 * **Great Schools** - Assistive Technology Resources organized by academic subject.


 * **Microsoft Accessibility** - AT information and Accessibility features in Microsoft products. Tutorials.
 * [[image:mits-logo.jpg width="50" height="42" link="@http://mits.cenmi.org/Home.aspx"]] Michigan's Integrated Technology Supports The **MITS Website** now has a **page reader**. To launch the reader click on the "Launch Page Reader" button that is located at the top of each MITS webpage. When the reader opens you can click on the question mark to read an introduction and overview of how the device works.
 * [[image:logo.jpg width="105" height="23" link="@http://www.techmatrix.org/"]] **The TechMatrix** ( www.techmatrix.org ) is a powerful tool to help educators and families find learning and assistive technology resources and information for students with special needs. Use the TechMatrix to search for resources and technology tools that support student learning in math, reading, writing and science, matched to IDEA disability category, grade level, your role, accessibility features, and more!
 * [[image:trace_logo_home.jpg width="76" height="42" link="@http://trace.wisc.edu//world/computer_access/multi/sharewar.htm"]] **Trace Center** provides links to AT freeware and shareware, sorted by platform and function. Be sure to check the Trace Homepage!