Category Archives: AT_Software

Audacity

Posted on February 28, 2022 by kazr

Audacity is a free audio editor software that you can use in a classroom setting.You can download the free Audacity audio editor for Windows, MacOS, or Linux. Legacy versions of Audacity are also available (i.e. Windows 7). Audacity can record … Continue reading →

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Morphic

Posted on January 31, 2022 by kazr

Morphic makes a computer easier to use by allowing persons to access the settings of Assistive Technology features quickly without knowing the detailed steps. The Morphic basic features are free, and a subscription version offers additional features. Basic Features include … Continue reading →

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Money Math Activities

Posted on October 31, 2021 by kazr

If you are going to teach children about money, it’s best to start early. It is important for parents and educators to help children about money by providing age-appropriate materials and identifying their interests. There are many resources and activities … Continue reading →

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PhET Interactive Simulations

Posted on August 31, 2021 by kazr

The PhET website offers free teaching Math and Science activities contributed by the PhET team and user community. Teachers, students, parents, and others can sign up at their website to access the free resources and activities. The simulations are written … Continue reading →

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Reading and Writing Support software

Posted on November 30, 2019 by kazr

This month’s blog compares the following three literacy support software packages. Texthelp Read&Write GOLD, ClaroRead Plus and Kurzweil 3000 for Windows are popular literacy support software programs. You may want to compare the features and identify which literacy support software … Continue reading →

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Accessible Musical Instrument

Posted on July 31, 2019 by kazr

Music helps the person with special needs to motivate themselves to work on challenging tasks and provides them with a multi-sensory experience. For example, it is known that playing instrument helps children with ADHD or learning disabilities. However, a person … Continue reading →

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TV Accessibility features

Posted on June 30, 2019 by kazr

It is not easy to engage in digital content for persons with disabilities such as finding out what is on TV or navigating the TV. Some TV broadcasting companies are trying to offer accessibility features so that these individuals can … Continue reading →

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Microsoft Translator

Posted on May 31, 2019 by kazr

Microsoft Translator is a translator app that you can run on your mobile devices or on your computer. You can exchange conversations one-on-one or work with large group interactions and perform real-time translations. To include other participant(s) you share the … Continue reading →

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Free Online Learning tools – Math

Posted on May 31, 2018 by kazr

As you may have noticed, many students prefer to learn in digital learning environments today. Take for example, in learning math (mathematics), students may have difficulties to comprehend the relationship between a number and a graph on a piece of … Continue reading →

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AVA – app for deaf or hard-of-hearing

Posted on March 31, 2018 by kazr

Deaf or hard-of-hearing persons have challenges in communicating with others in their daily life. Especially in a group conversation settings such as meetings or social gatherings with friends and family, it is difficult for them to participate in conversations. If … Continue reading →

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