LM_NETTers..... here is one more "23 Things" tutorial for you to try
and to share with your colleagues!
Look it over - there's time before school starts to learn more about
how you can integrate Assistive Technologies and disability awareness
into your library lessons.
Connie
Connie Williams
NBCT Teacher Librarian
President
California School Library Assn
CSLA 2.0 Team
chwms@mac.com
DISCOVERING ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY
Making a positive impact for persons with disabilities. An online
learning program
by the California School Library Association 2.0 Team
http://DiscoveringAT.blogspot.com
Accessibility Solutions!
Welcome to a tutorial by the California School Library Association 2.0
Team and TransAccess, an organization that provides persons with
disabilities access to computer adaptive technology and career
transition services so that they can achieve their desired education
and employment, and improve their quality of life.
You will be amazed at the types of technology available that makes it
possible for someone with a disability (physical, sensory, or
learning) to interact with a computer. These (5) modules introduce
you to the world of assistive technology. You will learn about people
who use it on a daily basis to be able to blog, communicate, surf the
Web… Along the way you may start thinking about people in your own
life that can benefit from it.
Here’s an outline of each module. Work at your own pace to explore and
learn.
Module #1: Types of Disabilities and Accommodations
Check out different websites and videos to learn about various
disabilities. You’ll learn about famous people with disabilities and
how they accommodate to be successful.
Explore the Job Accommodation Network to make the learning process
better for a student with a disability.
Module #2: Assistive Technology Hardware Solutions
Learn about Assistive Technology hardware solutions such as adaptive
keyboards, mice, and alternative cursor control.
Visit some websites that demonstrate the technology.
Module #3: Assistive Technology Software Solutions
Discover Assistive Technology software programs, such as low vision,
blindness, learning disabilities, virtual keyboards, and more.
See the impact of these software solutions.
Module #4: Etiquette & Awareness
Learn about disability etiquette and awareness.
Locate more resources to increase your knowledge of assistive
technology.
Module #5: Curriculum Connections & Recommended Reading
Recommended reading – Here is an online list of young adult novels
with characters with disabilities: at
http://www.librarything.com/catalog/CSLA2Team
.
Have a great time learning and exploring. See how assistive
technology makes the world a better for us all.
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