Edited 8/30/20 The iPad is a consumer electronic. It has indeed been a game changer in the field of assistive technology, but was not designed with AT in mind. Over time, Apple has added features that allow us to customize,…
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AT Tip of the Week: Magnification on the iPhone or iPad
Pocket magnifiers have existed for a while. Devices, such as the Ruby HD Handheld Video Magnifier, have allowed people with vision impairment to magnify text and images up to 13 times, freeze an image for easier viewing, and change color…
Adults with ID and the Importance of Everyday Choices
Routines are great. Until they’re not. Many of us rely on routines. They help reduce anxiety and make our days predictable. Everyone needs some measure of predictability. The problem comes when predictability prevents possibility. We all deserve the opportunity to…
Choices and Voices
Self determination matters. Click on the link below to access the PDF of the poster. Choices and Voices Poster
AAC in a Nutshell: A Refresher for School-Based Implementation
This presentation was given as a follow up to a series of trainings provided at Mastery Charter School for AAC in the schools. Click the image below to access the slide deck. http://
Virtual App Smackdown
HP Reveal, UDL, & AAC! I am having fun discovering the newly renamed HP Reveal. The first iteration of this app was called Aurasma. This app allows you to create “Auras” associated with…
The Silence of Speechlessness
Bob Williams says it all. Click on the link below to access the downloadable PDF of the poster. The Silence of Speechlessness
Learn to Play, Play to Learn
Cause and effect. Action and reaction. We need an understanding of this concept to know that we can have an impact on our environment. Without cause and effect, it is really hard to learn to play. As has been said,…
It is My Right.
Modeling matters. Click on the image below to open the PDF. Right click to save.
The Presumption of Competence
People with disabilities have often grown up hearing the words, “You can’t”, “You will never…” and “You should just…”. The assumption is made that the word disability really means inability. That assumption is full of danger. It allows the…