Posted in Access, Content and Curriculum, Free Resources, Online Resources, Productivity, UDL on May 21st, 2008 2 Comments »
I really like the name of the website I’m writing about today. It’s a name that points to the reality that there are multiple ways of learning. For many individuals, it is essential to hear text read aloud, but I’m convinced that all learners benefit when multiple means of accessing information are available.
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Posted in Access, Assistive Technology, Free Resources, Literacy, Online Resources, Productivity, UDL on Mar 21st, 2008 5 Comments »
Effective text-to-speech options have proliferated in recent years. A couple of days ago, Richard Byrne pointed us to yet another one that is worth knowing about. The developers indicate that their initial purpose was, “to assist students with learning disabilities with their studies, by means of auditory learning and auditory processing.” [...]
Posted in Access, Assistive Technology, Downloadable Program, Free Resources, Productivity, Windows on Feb 26th, 2008 No Comments »
There are many things I love about the internet, but there is nothing I appreciate more than the way it connects people who have shared interests. I think the word “share” sums up what is best about the net. Last week, in response to the post I wrote about Accessibar, Chris Stringfellow wrote [...]
Posted in Access, Assistive Technology, Downloadable Program, Etext Reader, Free Resources, Linux, Mac, Media & IT, Productivity, UDL, Windows on Feb 16th, 2008 3 Comments »
I wish classroom educators were not so stuck on using Internet Explorer. Firefox is a superior web browser in almost every respect, and this is especially true for individuals with special needs. Kate Ahern recently mentioned another add-on for Firefox that offers a set of convenient tools to enhance accessibility.
Accessibar is a [...]
Posted in Access, Assistive Technology, Etext Reader, Free Resources, Online Resources, Productivity, UDL on Dec 27th, 2007 1 Comment »
Welcome to this Treasure Chest of Free Stuff!
FREE online resources and downloadable programs for learners.
About 3 years ago, my son told me I should get with the program and switch to Firefox. Since then, I’ve become a diehard fan and promoter of the browser. Because I work in the field of assistive technology, [...]
