Category: Writing

5 Tips for Going Paperless this Spring

Posted on May 25, 2016 by In Apps, Discussion, Reading, Writing
A laptop sitting on the grass
Spring is finally here, and it’s time to start fresh and ditch that paper and create a better Universally Designed (new window) learning or working environment! These 5 mainstream assistive technology solutions are easily available, environmentally friendly, and will save you paper AND minimize clutter in no time! 1. Make friends with your Virtual Assistant There…

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Early Assistive Technology Confidence Leads to Smooth Transitions

Posted on February 16, 2016 by In Apps, Interviews, Learning, Writing
A man helping a student with their tablet and PC
We interviewed Harvey High School’s methods and resource teacher, Erika Hallett, about how Assistive Technology has affected her school, and how her students’ knowledge and adoption of Assistive Technology has positively affected their ability to transition from high school into post-secondary education, and beyond. Can you give us a picture of what things were like…

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Note taking

Posted on October 24, 2015 by In Apps, Writing
A pen and paper
Fall is upon us. School is in full swing, and everyone is back to the grind. Whether you are in class or preparing for your next meeting, chances are you may need to take some notes. There are many great apps out there designed to help you stay organized by keeping your notes, ideas, photos,…

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Tips for Creating Accessible Word Documents

Posted on June 07, 2015 by In Discussion, Writing
A person using a mouse and keyboard
When creating documents, our aim should be to make all our documents as accessible as possible in both the print and the digital format. That being said, sometimes making a website or a document accessible can be a bit of a challenge especially when working across disabilities. What works for one disability may not work…

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