Posted in 1 on Dec 3rd, 2008 1 Comment »
Internet search engines have proliferated to the point where it is impossible to keep up with all the available variants. I’ve come across one this week that has caught my attention. Thanks again Richard Byrne!
keyboardr is a meta-search engine that I believe has potential to make web searching easier for many individuals who face special [...]
Posted in 1 on Nov 3rd, 2008 4 Comments »
I’m writing today about a bundle of powerful free applications that facilitate and enhance access in multiple ways. This one’s an extra special set of resources that should be available everywhere. Please help spread the word.
AccessApps is a suite of 41 free applications that can be downloaded and then run directly from a USB memory [...]
Posted in 1 on Sep 7th, 2008 1 Comment »
Last week, Google released the shiny new web browser that they’ve aptly named “Chrome“. After taking it for a test drive, I have to admit that I rather like it. It’s incredibly fast, and I love the way it gives me almost my entire laptop screen for viewing web pages. Still, Chrome reminds me of [...]
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, [...]
