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About Assistive Technology

• What is Assistive Technology?
• Assistive Technology for Kids with Learning Disabilities — An Overview (from Schwablearning.org)
• Technology Supports for Students with Learning Disabilities By John Lubert
• Assistive and Adaptive Technology - Helping Students Determine Their Needs on Their Own Terms
• Assistive Technology and Learning Disabilities (Learning Disabilities Association of Canada)
• Myths and realities of assistive technology (Learning Disabilities Association of Canada)

Related Websites

• http://snow.utoronto.ca/technology/products/index.html?showtechnology=1

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How to Use AT at Home With Your Child

• Consumer Tips for Evaluating Assistive Technology Products (from Schwablearning.org)
• Selection of Assistive Technology (Learning Disabilities Association of Canada)
• AT and Math
• AT and Reading
• AT and Writing
• AT and Organizational Skills

Websites References

• http://www.4teachers.org/
• http://www.ldac-taac.ca/InDepth/tech_examples-e.asp
• http://www.ldonline.org
• http://www.ldrc.ca

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AT Products & Services for individauls with LDs

The following websites are provided in order for you to gain more information regarding some of the products we know to bewidely used to assist individuals with Learning Disabilities. The list is not exhaustive and LDAO does not necessarily endorse or recommend any of the opinions, views or practices contained in these websites.

• Kurzweil 3000 This software is used to improve students reading speed and comprehension, but also the features that make it possible for them to learn and study independently. With the aid of visual and auditory feedback, the software helps students keep up with assigned reading, learn critical study skills and successfully complete writing projects and tests, both formal and informal. The software can access virtually any information, whether it is printed, electronic, or on the Web.
  
• Dragon Naturally Speaking Preferred This software allows a user to launch programs, create documents and reports, and manage files all by voice.
  
• BrowseAloud Browsealoud reads web pages aloud for people who find it difficult to read online.
  
• Adobe Accessibilty Website Because Adobe products are so widely used we thought this site would be of interest to individuals who want to make their resources , designed with Adobe products, as accessible as possible. This website contains all the accessibility information you need when using Adobe products for: website design, PDF generation, Flash applications and more.

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