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This page has a list of specific websites and technology-based resources that are helpful in Exceptional Student Education. The wealth of resources this page contains are also valuable to parents, relatives, and caregivers of children with disabilities, as well. 1. Assistive Technology in General

pbs.org Learn about improving the overall quality of life for children with or without disabilities by promoting inclusion and respect for differences. The resources on this site will help parents and teachers create more inclusive communities.

A list of Assistive Technology Categories from the state of Iowa.


 * Communication http://www.dynavoxtech.com/products/xpress/
 * Mobility @http://www.beachwheelchair.com/products.htm
 * Recreation Interactive Storybooks
 * Vocation Swexpress.com
 * Independence Freedom Wand
 * Therapy Quadriplegia
 * Laws and Legislation The Family Center on Technology & Disability
 * Companies/Organizations Assistive Technology Companies
 * [|Assistive Technology: Issues and Trends]

2. Computer Access Methods for Individuals with Disabilities


 * Touchscreens HP Touchsmart
 * Speech Synthesis Dragon Naturally Speaking Solutions
 * Expanded Keyboard @http://www.abilityhub.com/keyboard/expanded.htm
 * Computer Interface Devices @http://www.abilityhub.com/keyboard/mini.htm

3. Funding Assistive Technology


 * Locate major funding sources for AT Financing Assistive Technology: Handbook for Funding
 * Procedures for acquiring funding for AT @http://www.nls.org/specedat.htm
 * Advocacy courses for funding U.S. Dept of Education

4. Switches


 * Site that showcase various types of switches for various purposes Enable Mart
 * Adaptive components for switch use @http://www.enablemart.com/Catalog/Switch-Interfaces
 * Information on open/closed circuitry Classroom of the Future
 * Purposes of switch use Why Use Switches?

5. Toys


 * Key attributes of toys @http://www.eshentoys.com/Aboutus.asp?Title=Key+Attributes
 * How to adapt toys for switches Science Shareware
 * Basic soldering techniques e How.com video
 * T[|oy companies for adapted toys]
 * Functions of adaptive toys Toys and Adaptive Play

6. Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Systems


 * Glossary of terms associated with AAC Systems AAC Terminology
 * Components and various AAC Systems AAC Devices and Systems
 * Considerations for appropriate selection Achieving Success in AAC
 * Cognitive hierarchy for various symbols and considerations for symbol selection and layout AAC Video
 * Determining appropriate candidates for an AAC system Choosing an AAC System
 * Scanning AAC Scanning
 * Simple to high-tech features of devices AAC Devices -- No-tech, Low-tech, and High-tech
 * How to identify communication needs Identifying communication needs, objectives and activities
 * Participation level of students Teaching Suggestions for Students with AAC Devices
 * [|Barriers to participation]
 * Basic features of electronic communication aids for message input AAC Equipment Features
 * Vocabulary Organization
 * Message input AAC Output Methods

7. Software & Software Systems


 * [|BoardMaker]
 *  [|Inspiration]
 *  [|TouchWindow]
 * [|Discovery]

8. Supporting Activity and Mobility


 * Methods Accessibility for People with Reduced Mobility
 * Solutions Mobility for the Physically Disabled
 * Devices for improving participation by supporting mobility @http://www.abilitiesny.com/index.php
 * Seating Seating and Positioning Aids
 * Positioning @http://www.cchs.org/services/seating
 * Mobility devices @http://www.activeforever.com/s-12-mobility-aids.aspx

9. Multimedia Skills


 * Integrating appropriate media into curriculum via multimedia @http://www.schoolvideos.com/article/?id=3
 * Mini-authoring or hypermedia programs http://home.iag.net/~ksking/mmedia.html
 * Specific adaptations to multimedia activities for specific needs @http://www.teachervision.fen.com/special-education/resource/5347.html

10. Enhancing/Enabling Activity for students with sensory processing difficulties


 * Strategies @http://www.metrofamilymagazine.com/sensory-processing-disorders
 * Technology that will support individuals who experience sensory processing difficulties SpecialChildren.about.com
 * Deaf/hard of hearing @http://deafness.about.com/od/schooling/a/inclassroom.htm
 * [|Blind]
 * Low vision Tips for Classroom Teachers With a Visually Impaired Student

11. Low Tech AT


 * Eye gaze systems http://www.abilityhub.com/keyboard/eyegaze.htm
 * Non-electronic communication board EZ Picture Communication Board
 * LoTTie Kits OnionMountainTech.com