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Tuesday, July 28 • 11:30am - 12:30pm
Assistive Technology – for reading, writing, and taking notes

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Improve learning for ALL students with these tools. Screen readers help struggling readers, those with visual/medical challenges, or for one’s personal preference (Browser, Mac, Window, Mobile, and dedicated devices). Make available Digital/Audiobooks for students (iBooks, Project Gutenberg, Kinlde, EPub, etc.). Students with Learning Disabilities may qualify for free digital/audio books (ICAM, Bookshare, Learning Ally). Speech to Text options for writers struggling with ideas, organization, spelling, or penmanship à Siri, Dragon Dictation, Windows Accessibility Options, Chrome Extensions and Apps. Digital note-taking solutions include (iOS, Android, Browsers, and Software). Find one that fits your student’s needs and the platforms used in your setting.

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David Jackson

Assistant Director/Specialist, PATINS Project
I am a Speech-Language Pathologist who loves technology and helping kids succeed using ALL resources available. I focus on Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and students with Orthopedic Impairments (OI) access needs.


Tuesday July 28, 2015 11:30am - 12:30pm EDT
Room 9 Lafayette Jefferson High School

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