Additional+Resources+for+your+AT+Journey!

As discussed in class, you have taken your first steps in to a big, important and constantly changing world!

As promised, I will share additional resources here to support you as you take your next steps in your Assistive Technology Journey:

= A selection of resources - Visit the company websites to learn about their tools and explore free resources for professional development. You can do some PD on your own and feel more confident in implementing technology tools! :-) =

Sample Products: Solo Literacy Suite (text-to-speech, graphic organizer, reading and writing support), Start-to-Finish Books online leveled accessible library, PAR (Protocol for accommodations in reading), wonderful resources for AT implementation, too! http://donjohnston.com/professional-development/
 * Vendors:**
 * Don Johnston https://www.donjohnston.com**

Sample Products: Kurzweil 3000 (Text-to-speech, graphic organizer, reading and writing support, central storage of files, conversion of files to a readable format), Intellitools Classroom Suite (preK-5 and beyond, cause-and-effect, multimedia tool to support learning, reading, math, etc. accessible, built-in assessment & data collection), IntelliKeys (alternative keyboard - create your own overlays), Stages (Assessment software for students with significant learning challenges) Videos: http://www.kurzweiledu.com/video-gallery.html http://www.intellitools.com/video-gallery.html
 * Cambium Learning Technologies**
 * https://www.kurzweiledu.com**
 * and**
 * https://www.intellitools.com**

Assistive Technology tools and Special Education curriculum resources Sample Products: Blue2 ipad switch, switches, idevice accessories, Ablenet University free webinars http://www.ablenetinc.com/Professional-Development
 * Ablenet https://www.ablenetinc.com**

FREE digital text repository for individuals with print-based disabilities. Can be managed by School subscription for individual users. https://www.bookshare.org/_/help/training/upcomingWebinars
 * Bookshare https://www.bookshare.org**

Proloquo2go app for communication SwitchXS - control your entire computer through a single switch! http://www.assistiveware.com/user-videos
 * Assistiveware https://www.assistiveware.com**

Graphic Organizer software - install or online or via Maps App! Getting started resources: http://www.inspiration.com/Start9
 * Inspiration Software https://www.inspiration.com**

http://www.mayer-johnson.com/boardmaker-software/?gclid=CMa5hoTu4roCFUkV7AodzHcAsg http://www.mayer-johnson.com/support/learn/videoLibrary/ http://www.mayer-johnson.com/support/learn/tutorials/
 * Mayer-Johnson https://www.mayer-johnson.com**
 * BoardMaker:**

http://www.texthelp.com/North-America/readwriteforgoogle Read&Write software solutions are available for the ** [|Desktop] **, ** [|Cloud]  **, and ** [|iPad]  ** to help individuals struggling with reading and writing, those with learning disabilities such as Dyslexia, or English Language Learners. These readers and writers face challenges every day that often seem insurmountable. Read&Write ensures that everyone has the literacy support they need to reach their potential and achieve independence - **Anywhere, Anytime. **
 * Texthelp https://www.texthelp.com**
 * Read and Write for Google is AMAZING:**

Edmodo https://www.edmodo.com Wikispaces https://www.wikispaces.com Voicethread https://www.voicethread.com (fee-based now :- Google www.google.com
 * Web 2.0 Tools:**

https://www.closingthegap.com (AT conference in Minneapolis, magazine, webinars, product directory, etc.) https://www.qiat.org (THE AT listserv to join the community) https://www.fctd.info (The family center on technology and disability) https://www.cec.sped.org/ (Council for Exceptional Children) https://www.atia.org (AT conference in Orlando) https://www.iste.org (International Society for Technology in Education) https://www.setsig.iste.wikispaces.net (Special Education Technology SIG)
 * Resources:**

https://www.smarttech.com (Smart board) https://www.promethean.com (Promethean board)
 * Interactive Whiteboards:**