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THINK with Success!
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Technology Helping Individuals Navigate Knowledge with Success!
A-Tech For Reading & Writing
Please do not duplicate without permission from Erika Frake. Content is time sensitive.
Presented by: Erika J. Kluge Frake
Sunday, January 20, 13
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Presentation Overview
Upon summation, attendees will:
Comprehend What Assistive Technology(AT) is
Gain knowledge on various technologies for writing, notetaking strategies, mind-mapping, and Reading
Gain knowledge about standardized testing (ACT, SAT, AP
level classes)
Comprehend the importance of matching AT to user &
individualized AT training
Identify several resources
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Assistive Technology
Enhancing the Life of Individuals with
Reading & Writing Challenges
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Definition of Assistive Technology
Legal Definition of AT Device:
Any item, piece of equipment, or product system, whether
bought off the shelf, modified, or customized, used to
increase, maintain, or improve the functional capabilities of
individuals with disabilities
Technology merging with AT (DNS)= A Tech
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AT in K-12 & College
K-12 Public & Private:
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IEP; 504
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Team Identification
College:
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ADA
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Student Initiation & Self-Advocacy
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Accommodation & Modification
K-12 Public: IEP; 504 Plan
K-12 Private & HomeSchool: Learning Plan
College: ADA
Scribe- an individual who writes down what the student
dictates (usually a para in K-12 settings)
Peer or teacher notes- class notes provided by teacher that
were written by either a class peer or the teacher
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High Stakes Testing
Special Testing: Review can take approximately seven weeks
Writing Test only: Use of a scribe or computer for the
Writing Test (typically for disabilities that prevent students
from writing independently).
Writing Test only: Extended time on the Writing Test only
(students with developmental writing disorder, written
expression, or dysgraphia).
ACT
SAT
AP Classes
Do this early!
May need to appeal.
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AT Success
Components of Student Success with AT:
The student must be correctly matched to AT
The student must be motivated to using AT
The student must be trained in how to use the AT & how to
make it applicable to their specific needs and environments
The teacher and parents should be equally trained in the
use of the AT and making it applicable to student needs and
environments
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Myth
AT IS A MAGIC WAND
The student must have the pre-requisite skills
The materials paired with the AT must be at a student’s level
The student will be immediately independent
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Why use AT for Writing
Dysgraphia is a learning disability that affects writing,
which requires a complex set of motor and information
processing skills. Dysgraphia makes the act of writing
difficult. It can lead to problems with spelling, poor
handwriting, and putting thoughts on paper. People with
dysgraphia can have trouble organizing letters, numbers,
and words on a line or page.
In Teenagers and Adults
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Trouble organizing thoughts on paper
ADD/HD
Processing
Disorders
Spectrum
Disorder
Trouble keeping track of thoughts already written down
Difficulty with syntax structure and grammar
Large gap between written ideas and understanding
demonstrated through speech
Dyslexia
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Why use AT for Writing
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Note Taking
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Assignments
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Tests
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Daily Tasks (email; Facebook; etc.)
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Work
Writing is an integral part of daily life!
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Writing A-Tech
Word Prediction Software
• Co:Writer
• WordQ
Why Word
Prediction?
In Class &
Vocabulary
Pronunciation
• iWordQ for iPad
• Swype: Android
• Typ-O HD: iOS
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Writing A-Tech
Speech Recognition
• Dragon Naturally Speaking/
Dragon Dictate
• Dragon Dictation (iOS)
• Dragon for email (Android)
• Built-in Windows Vista, 7, 8
• Built-in Mac Mountain Lion
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Writing A-Tech
Writing with iPad
• The iPad 3 and later versions
have a microphone icon on the
keyboard allowing speech
recognition
• There are several bluetooth
keyboard options
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Writing A-Tech
Writing Apps for iPad
• Pages
• Open Word Processor & Reader
• Smart Office 2
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Writing A-Tech
Note-Taking
• LiveScribe
• Scribe (Mac App)
• Pear Note (iOS/Mac)
• Noteability (iPad)
• Projectbook: notes & to dos (iPad)
• Evernote w/o synching
• Evernote: iOS & Android/ Mac/
PC
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LiveScribe Pen
• Sky Pen; Echo
• Note-Taking
• Study Purposes
• Mind-Mapping
LiveScribe Sky
http://www.livescribe.com/en-us/
• Vocabulary
• Study Guides
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Writing A-Tech
Organized Thoughts
• Inspiration Software:
• Inspiration Maps for iPad
• iThoughts: iOS
• Mind mapping Apps for Android
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Inspiration
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Reading & A-Tech
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Definition of Alternative Print
Alternate Print can be digital or audio. It is not necessarily
“accessible”
Accessible print can be navigated easily
Non- accessible print may be termed “commercial trade”
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Definition of AIM
Accessible Instructional Materials (AIM)
Materials that are designed or converted in a way that
makes them usable across the widest range of student
variability regardless of format (print, digital, graphic,
audio, video)
http://
aim.cast.org/learn
IDEA (the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act)
specifically focuses on accessible formats of print
instructional materials that have been transformed into the
specialized formats of braille, large print, audio, or digital
text.
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Reading
Why Would A Student Need AT for
Reading?
Comprehension
Fluency
Memory
Study Tools
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What is Digital Text
Electronic Text
E-Book
E-Text
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Categories of Digital Text!
Supported Reading Software (SRS) are products that read digital text
aloud using computer-generated synthetic speech
(text-to-speech or TTS)
Electronic Text
E-Book
Digital Talking Books (DTBs) are digital text that conforms to the
DAISY Standard (Digital Accessible Information System) which is a
multimedia format that combines reading navigation with support for
synthetic speech and/or recorded human voice
E-Text
Commercial Digital Text (e-books) are commercial electronic book
products from elementary and secondary curriculum publishers that
may also offer embedded read-aloud functionality
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Types of Digital Talking Books
Audio with NCX: DTB with structure: Navigation Control
Center, a file containing all points in the book to which the
user may navigate. Some DTBs of this type may also contain
additional textual components, for example, index or
glossary, supporting keyword searching
Audio and full text: DTB with structure and complete text and
audio. This form of a DTB is the most complete and provides
the richest, multimedia reading experience and the greatest
level of access. The XML textual content file contains the
structure and the full text of the book. The audio and the text
are synchronized
Text and no audio: DTB without audio. The XML textual content
file contains the structure and full text of the book. There are
no audio files. This type of DAISY DTB may, for example, be
rendered with synthetic speech or with a refreshable braille
display
Electronic Text
E-Book
E-Text
Cast Website
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Legal What & Who of NIMAS
National Instructional Materials Accessibility Standard (NIMAS)
July 19, 2006, NIMAS was published in the Federal Register at
the Library of Congress by the U.S. Office of Special Education
(OSEP)
NIMAS is a technical standard used by publishers to produce
source files (in XML) that may be used to develop multiple
specialized formats (such as Braille or audio books) for
students with print disabilities
Electronic Text
E-Book
E-Text
Accessible instructional materials have now become part of the
Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of
2004 (IDEA)
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Legal Where & Who of NIMAS
National Instructional Materials Accessibility Center (NIMAC)
A repository for storing NIMAS file compliant sets, purchased
after 2006
Only authorized NIMAS users can request NIMAS files
Electronic Text
E-Book
E-Text
Assigned by state NIMAC Coordinator
MN NIMAC Coordinator is: Joan Breslin-Larson
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Legal Where & Who of NIMAS
Authorized Users in Minnesota:
MN Department of Education:
Electronic Text
Joan Breslin-Larson
E-Book
Kursten Dubbeis
E-Text
Kristin Olen
Communications Center for the State Services for the Blind
BookShare
Learning Ally
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Legal Details:NIMAS
Section 121 (C)(3) of the Copyright Code (Chafee
Amendment)HL14 identifies three formats eligible for use by
students qualified to benefit from the Chafee exemption:
Formats: Braille, audio, or digital text which is exclusively for
use by blind or other persons with disabilities (Copyright Law
Amendment 1996, National Library Service Factsheets,
Washington, DC, 2006)
Electronic Text
E-Book
E-Text
IDEA 2004 in Section 306(2)(c)(3)(B)(4)(B) modifies this statute
to include large print as an allowable, "specialized" format
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Legal Who of NIMAS
Under Public Law 89-522, only persons whose reading disabilities
are physically based are eligible for the NLS talking-book
program
Blind persons whose visual acuity, as determined by competent
authority, is 20/200 or less in the better eye with correcting lenses, or whose
widest diameter of visual field subtends an angular distance no greater than
20 degrees
Electronic Text
E-Book
E-Text
Other physically handicapped persons are eligible as follows:
Persons whose visual disability, with correction and regardless of
optical measurement, is certified by competent authority as
preventing the reading of standard material
Persons certified by competent authority as unable to read or
unable to use standard printed material as a result of physical
limitations
Persons certified by competent authority as having a reading
disability resulting from organic dysfunction and of sufficient severity
to prevent their reading printed material in a normal manner
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Legal Who of NIMAS
Not Automatically Eligible:
Learning Disabilities
Attention Deficit Disorder
Electronic Text
Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder
E-Book
Chronic-fatigue Syndrome
E-Text
Autism
Functional illiteracy
Mental retardation
unless there is a specific accompanying visual or physical
handicap
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Legal Who of NIMAS
Only a doctor of medicine or doctor of osteopathy can
provide the signature that is required by federal regulation
on the application to certify there is a physically based
reading disability that is serious enough to prevent
reading regular printed material in a normal manner
Electronic Text
E-Book
E-Text
A special Education Teacher or Psychologist can provide
the signature for a print disability
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Legal Who of NIMAS
Students who have a 504 plan are not allowed to use
materials from NIMAC
Only students with a qualifying disability and an
IEP can use these materials
Electronic Text
E-Book
E-Text
School districts are responsible for providing Accessible
Instructional Materials (AIM) to students with disabilities
who need them, regardless of whether the students are
eligible for materials from NIMAC
Schools can purchase accessible materials directly
from the publisher, make their own or use materials
in the public domain
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The content of accessible materials is the same as
conventional printed books
Electronic Text
E-Book
E-Text
The format and appearance of the delivery method is
different than conventional printed books
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Fair Use Law:
Law is vague
Resource: http://www.lib.umn.edu/copyright/
Electronic Text
E-Book
E-Text
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Best Practice
NIMAS & AIM & the IEP
IEP Should Include:
Specific format(s) to be provided (Braille, audio, e-text, large
print, etc.)
Services and/or assistive technology the student needs to use
the specialized format
Electronic Text
E-Book
E-Text
Individual or individuals responsible for providing the
specialized format, and
Where the format is required to be used in order for the
student to receive a free appropriate public education
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American Printing House for the
Blind (APH)
Federally Funded Accessible Media
Producers
American Printing House for the Blind (APH): APH is the official
supplier of educational materials for visually impaired students in
the U.S. who are working at lower than college level
The primary distinction APH uses for student eligibility is whether a
student is legally blind or visually impaired
http://www.aph.org/fedquotpgm/quickfed.htm
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BookShare
Federally Funded Accessible Media
Producers
Bookshare: Bookshare provides an online library of accessible
reading materials for people with print disabilities. Individual or
organizational memberships that serve individuals with print
disabilities (schools, libraries, community centers, etc.)
http://www.bookshare.org/_/aboutUs/howBookshareWorks
6000 Text Books; 3000 Unrestricted
Free conversion of any book/textbook (several month conversion)
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Learning Ally
Subscription Accessible Media Producer
Learning Ally (formally known as RFB&D): provides an extensive
accessible audio book (human narrated) library for students with
print disabilities
http://www.learningally.org/
Individual $99/year; unlimited download
School (does not require reading disability certification)
Level 1($400.00/ 25 books/ 1-12 students)
Level 2 ($575.00/ 50 books/ 13-25 students)
Level 3 ($1,100.00/ 100 books/ 26 + students)
Free book/textbook conversion (5 month conversion time)
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College Level Textbooks!
The AccessText Network is a membership exchange
network
http://www.accesstext.org/
Nationwide delivery of alternative files for students
with diagnosed print-related disabilities
AccessText serves as the national repository for postsecondary distribution of approved alternative
textbook file exchanges, training, and technical
support
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What if You Don’t Qualify!
Create it/ Scan it
Inquire about the “unlocked pdf text only” version
from your text-book publisher sales rep.
Inquire about purchasing an accessible format
when purchasing new text-books
Web search for copy-write free content
Comprehensive Assessable Instructional Materials
(AIM) including alternative print at:
http://aim.cast.org/
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NetLibrary
www.netlibrary.com
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The most comprehensive, popular and
independent site focused on Adobe Acrobat/PDF
http://www.planetpdf.com
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Intel Reader allows you to take photo of print and
converts to digital text and can read aloud
The Intel Reader can store and play back MP3,
DAISY* books and text transferred from a PC, as
well as MP3 or WAV music files
It can also generate audio versions of printed
materials, such as MP3s, that can be played on
most digital music players or computers
Users can play back content with lifelike voices,
selecting gender, pitch, and speed
$899.00
A USB connection to transfer files to or from a
personal computer or USB drive
http://www.humanware.com
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Know Your Student’s Needs!
On an Individual Basis
Know the diagnoses (if there is one)
Know the learning style preferences (auditory; visual)
Know the strengths and challenges (skill sets)
Know when and how alternative print formats will be used and
assess the learning style preference and setting
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Software
Text to Speech Programs:
Convert text into voice output using speech synthesis
techniques
Scan & Read Programs:
Convert printed text into digital text and utilize text-tospeech and additional study aids
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Text Readers
Text-To-Speech
A conversion of electronic text into synthesized voice
Programs may allow voice choice and rate alteration
Programs may highlight words being read aloud
Programs may convert into audio formats
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Free Text-To-Speech Conversion
RoboBraille
RoboBraille is an email service which can convert digital
text documents into either Braille or audio files.
ePub; Mobi; MP3; DAISY; & Braille
Supports Several
Foreign
Languages
http://www.robobraille.org/AboutRoboBraille
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Text Reader Software
ReadPlease
ReadPlease 2003 (Free Edition) offers full support for all
Microsoft voices, reads text via Windows clipboard from any
program, Adjustable voice speed (rate)
ReadPlease Plus 2003 has all the features of ReadPlease 2003,
and in addition you can add your own words and
pronunciations, playback can start anywhere in a document
and
$Free;
$49.95;
$69.95
Windows
95/98/ME/
NT/2000/XP
& Vista
ReadingBar 2 reads any web page aloud to you, highlights
words in Internet Explorer, easily creates .mp3 or .wav files
from web pages
http://www.readplease.com/
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Scan & Read
What to Consider with Electronic Text &
Software Programs:
Does the user need visual and auditory support?
Does the user need additional study tools and which ones?
What text file format does the program require?
Does the user have voice preferences?
Does the user need scanning options?
What type of operating system and system requirements are
there?
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Scan & Read
Scan & Read Software Programs:
Kurzweil 3000: (Win/Mac)
http://www.kurzweiledu.com/ $1,395.00
Read and Write Gold: (Win/Mac)
http://www.readwritegold.com/ $610.00
Read:OutLoud: (Win/Mac) $299.00
http://www.donjohnston.com/products/read_outloud
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Free Solutions
Preview (Mac OS X v10.5 and later)
Read Portable Document Files (PDFs) and open
popular image files (including JPEG, TIFF, and PNG)
Offers essential editing capabilities, such as resizing,
rotation and cropping, and even lets you add
annotations to share your comments
Integrate with OS X built-in Text-to-Speech
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Free Solutions
Mac Computers
Open System Preferences
Open Dictation & Speech
Open Text-to-Speech
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Free Solutions
Adobe Reader
Viewing, printing, and annotating PDF documents
Text-to-Speech- will read text aloud
Windows; Mac; iPad/iPhone; Android
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Additional Study Tools
NookStudy
Organize course work in folders
Import documents (syllabus, handouts, etc.)
Free Software
for Mac & PC
Dual view (lecture notes and textbook for example)
Highlight & Mark-up
Add notes
eBooks &
eTextBooks at
Barnes & Noble
Tag notes for easy searching
Research online with Dictionary.com; Wikipedia; Google; Wolfram Alpha; and
YouTube
Find & Search feature for books and notes
Print
www.barnesandnoble.com/nookstudy
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Additional Study Tools
Snap&Read
Snap&Read is an accessible toolbar that reads any text onscreen as it floats over any application. The simple one-button
interface reads both accessible and inaccessible text aloud from
Flash websites, Word docs, PDFs, web-based tests, images, and
even dialog boxes
Does not offer annotation tools
Mac & PC
Single $129.99
Unlimited Site:
$499.00
http://www.donjohnston.com/products/snap-read/index.html
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iPhone; iPod Touch & iPad
Enhancing the Life of Students
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Portable Devices
iPad
iPad 2; iPad 3 (differences)
Offers Text-To-Speech; Speech Recognition
Read2Go (BookShare); Learning Ally
Many Reading Applications and Annotation Applications
Available
http://www.apple.com/ipad
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Resources
THINK with Success!
AT Consultations
1:1 & small group tutoring
workshops; presentations; in-services
All customized to meet the individual & organizations
needs
www.thinkwithsuccess.com
763-923-4733
Delano, MN
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Resources
Lee Baker Consulting
Parent Advocacy Education Specialist
Helping parents support their children with learning disabilities
Helping parents find information and resources, gain skills, and discover strategies that enable them to be
effective advocates for their child’s academic years from Kindergarten to College with the goal of preparing students to be academically, socially and emotionally ready for successful collegiate careers. [email protected] 651-470-1317 www.leebakerconsulting.com
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Resources
http://aim.cast.org/
ListServ
Resources!
Aim Navigator
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Resources
MN Dept. of Education
MN AT Manual
AT Listserv
http://education.state.mn.us/MDE/Learning_Support/
Special_Education/
Evaluation_Program_Planning_Supports/
Assistive_Technology/AT_Resources/index.html
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Resources
Technology For Education
purchasing AT - A one-stop-shop for Assistive Technology for
all ages.
Jim Rogers for quotes & information.
email: [email protected]
phone: ( 651) 457-1917
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Resources
WrightsLaw
Accurate, reliable information about special education
law, education law, and advocacy for children with
disabilities
http://www.wrightslaw.com/
PACER Center Advocacy & Simon Technology Center
http://www.pacer.org
952-838-9000
System of Technology to Achieve Results (STAR)
AT Resource & Referral
http://www.starprogram.state.mn.us
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Resources
MN Computers for Schools
http://www.mncfs.org/index.asp?
Type=B_BASIC&SEC={2E06A216-F782-45BCB1EB-944728AE1F6F}
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THINK Successfully!
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Questions?
Presented by: Erika J. Kluge Frake
www.thinkwithsuccess.com
Information current as of January 2013
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