Life After School
Beyond School: Technology Tools for Transition – PDA
Learn how tools like PDAs or smartphones can be valuable and powerful assistive technology tools for students.
Beyond School: Technology Tools for Transition (Reading and Writing)
Assistive technology for reading and writing are available for students both during school and when transitioning into the workplace. Watch the video for more information:
Beyond School: Technology Tools for Transition (Communication Devices)
Assistive technology can give students the resources they need to successfully transition into the workforce. Andrew’s story in the video offers an example of how assistive technology can help.
Helpful to Know: Strategies for Working with Children with a Visual Impairment
What are some effective strategies for working with children who have a visual impairment? Verbally and specifically narrate what is happening in the classroom at any given time so students always feel included Communicate with families and other professionals to share information and strategies Adapt activities to promote independence Provide multi-sensory, tactile, and experiential learning… Continue Reading Helpful to Know: Strategies for Working with Children with a Visual Impairment
AT Design Challenge
Design competitions come in all shapes and sizes but none are as inspirational as The AbilityOne Design Challenge. This national competition for high school and college students was born out of the desire to decrease the high unemployment rate for people with disabilities Continue Reading AT Design Challenge
Targeted Strategies – Visual Impairments
Effective strategies for working with children who have a visual impairment? Continue Reading Targeted Strategies – Visual Impairments