for the rest of us An invitation to… Explore how we can benefit from universal access tools our students use every day. Consider how modeling the ordinary.

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for the rest of us

An invitation to… Explore how we can benefit from universal access tools our students use every day. Consider how modeling the ordinary usefulness of these technologies could help deconstruct the stigma of “accommodation.”

Assistive Technology* Reading, Writing, Organizing Kurzweil, Dragon, Inspiration Auditory & Visual Communication Audacity, Jing Research Zotero, iBreadcrumbs, Hyperwords Additional Visual Helps ReminderFox, GW calendar colors, Colorful Tabs, Thumbstrips * "...products,..whether acquired commercially, modified or customized, that are used to maintain, increase or improve the functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities.” Assistive Technology Act of 1998.

Use Kurzweil 3000, Click, Speak or WordTalk to... Proofread your documents Better absorb dense or unfamiliar material Get a different perspective on the tone, pace, & possible redundancy of your document Turn your document into an MP3 file (Kurzweil only) Listen to a foreign language text or novel

Use to… Dictate professional and personal Compose letters and reports Compose comments on students’ work Provide text of comments if using Audacity Transpose in-field notes Record your dreams…

Use Inspiration to map…  Your life goals or priorities Your life goals Your life goals  Communication maps Communication maps Communication maps  Moodle or web site maps web site mapsweb site maps  Class assignments assignments

Quick ‘n Dirty Audio & Screen Cast Tools Audacity – 3-step audio recording tool Audacity Jing – 2-step screen casting toolJing Image:

Research Tools Zotero iBreadcrumbs Hyperwords OmniPage Pro Image: myhome.iolfree.ie/~lightbulb/Research.html

Visual Helps GroupWise calendar background colors ReminderFox & Stickies Colorful Tabs Thumbstrips and for others…Wellstyled.com

Kathy Burris x6892 Michael Nieckoski x6339