CESA 5: Assistive Technology Links

Some links that support or provide resources for Assistive Technology

Do you have an iPad or iPod Touch and want to know more? We have created a wiki with links, resources, apps lists and so much more all about "iTouch devices" for students with Special Needs. Please go to

http://itouch4specialneeds.pbworks.com/

General Assistive Tech links & resources

http://atto.buffalo.edu/
The Assistive Technology Training Online Project (ATTO) provides information and online training modules for AT applications that help students with disabilities learn in elementary classrooms.

http://www.abledata.com/
ABLEDATA provides objective information about assistive technology products and rehabilitation equipment available from domestic and international sources. ABLEDATA does not sell any products, but can help you locate companies that do.

www.bookshare.org
Bookshare provides free accessible text for students who qualify in addition to a free text reader (Read:OutLoud)

http://www.cast.org/
CAST (Center for Applied Special Technology) is a nonprofit organization that works to expand learning opportunities for all individuals, especially those with disabilities, through the research and development of technology-based educational resources and strategies. They are a good resource for information about UDL (Universal Design for Learning) and NIMAS (National Instructional Materials Accessibility Standard).

Ereader Comparison

With all of the possible options for ereaders....from Kindle to iPad, it is difficult to know which is "best". It all depends on the file formats you want to load onto the device, but I have linked a comparison sheet below to help you start to sort through them all. It was created in Jan. 11

http://www.ldonline.org/
LD online is one of the most comprehensive sources for Learning Disabilities. It has resources and information for teachers, parents and students. You can sign up for their free monthly online newsletter.

http://promo.net/pg/
Project Guttenburg is one of the best sources of copyright free books that can be downloaded into talking word processing programs, text readers or converted into audio files.

http://trainland.tripod.com/
Trainland Tripod is a wealth of information, links, downloads and resources for adults (parents and professionals) who work with students with autism. They have PDF versions of communication boards, over 2700 links, and a strong parent perspective.

http://www.wati.org/
The Wisconsin Assistive Technology Initiative website has links to other AT sites, articles, AT information, best practices and free downloads.

http://www.windows.ucar.edu/
Windows to the Universe provides information about Science, History and Mythology using some universal design concepts by offering reading materials at beginning, intermediate and advanced levels.

www.wamp.org

Wisconsin Accessible Media Production website has all of the information, forms, policies for obtaining accessible text for students who are print disabled.