Category: Writing

Ginger Chrome

Posted on January 07, 2020 by In Apps, Learning, Writing
Fingers typing on a laptop with notepaper
For individuals with learning and print-based disabilities, writing can often feel like a major barrier, and is often avoided as much as possible. This was especially true in the pre-digital age, where students were often forced to write and communicate in one specific way, regardless of their particular learning styles. Thankfully, educators now realize the…

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iOS 13 Accessibility Features

Posted on November 27, 2019 by In A.T. Devices, iOS, Learning, Mobility, Updates, Vision, Writing
An iPhone settings screen
Since its initial release in 2010, the iPad has set the golden standard for built-in accessibility features, and Apple’s accessibility innovations have continued to be developed at an impressive speed. Each major update contains new accessibility features, improvements, and fixes, greatly improving and enhancing the overall user experience, especially for those users who take advantage…

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Symbol Support

Posted on November 07, 2019 by In Apps, Learning, Writing
A girl using an iPad in the classroom
In the past, students were often treated with a “one size fits all” mentality, and in many cases, individuals with wildly different learning styles were forced to complete their work within a narrow educational framework. The reality is, all of us learn differently; some of us are visual learners, some of us kinesthetic learners, some…

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WordQ: An Overview

Posted on October 17, 2019 by In Apps, Learning, Writing
A young woman using a tablet in the library
Originally created in partnership with Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital as a writing and research app for individuals with physical or learning disabilities, WordQ quickly became recognized as an app that could be beneficial to all students, especially for those individuals who struggle with English as a first or second language. Originally created in the…

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