It’s
sometimes challenging finding useful information on special education,
especially when it comes to technology-related activities. The
following are 6 resources compiled by Meris Stansbury, editor of
eSchoolNews. You'll find them to be resourceful in various issues that
concern children with disabilities.
1.
AbilityHub Assistive Technology Solutions
An
index, and description, of assistive technology for people with a
disability who find operating a computer difficult, maybe even
impossible. This website will direct you to adaptive equipment and
alternative methods available for accessing computers.
2.
Apps for Children with Special Needs
Gary
James at A4CWSN.com maintains a large list of educational apps for
children with special needs. James reviews the apps and posts
demonstration videos so that users can see what each one is all about
before spending money to purchase them. By producing these videos, James
demonstrates how products designed to educate children and build their
life skills really work from a user perspective.
3.
CAST (Center for Applied Special Technology) Learning Tools
CAST
is a nonprofit research and development organization that works to
expand learning opportunities for all individuals, especially those with
disabilities, through Universal Design for Learning. UDL free
multimedia learning tools are designed for students, teachers, and
parents.
4.
DREAMMS (Developmental Research for the Effective Advancement of Memory and Motor Skills) for Kids
An
assistive technology information clearinghouse and search facility,
DREAMMS was founded in 1988 by the parents of a child with Down
syndrome. DREAMMS is committed to increasing the use of computers,
high-quality instructional technology, and assistive technology for
children with special needs in schools, homes, and the workplace.
5.
SERGE (Special Education Resources for General Educators)
Designed
by the Council of Chief State School Officers and sponsored by the
MetLife Foundation, SERGE was created to give general classroom
educators quick access to information and professional development about
addressing the special-ed needs of students who have disabilities.
6.
Technology in Special Education
This
is a website to collect and share tools, hardware, and applications
available for the enhancement of technology in education with an
emphasis on special education. The site has been collecting material
over the last seven years in an attempt to compile all information in a
categorized format so parents, educators, and other professionals who
work with kids with special needs can benefit from the knowledge
acquired. The reviews are thorough and well-written, and the site
organizes events where developers offer special deals to their readers.
Source: eSchoolNews.com
