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1. Test your assistive Technology Check to make sure your assistive technology is in good working order. Do you need new batteries? Is the device charging correctly? Now is the best time to make sure everything is working properly. Does your operating system, software and/or apps need to be updated? Take the time to ensure…

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Did you know that there are many different options for blind and partially sighted users when it comes to accessing technology? As we continue our series on built-in accessibility, let’s look at features designed to assist users with little or no vision that come pre-installed and require little or no setup. Apple (new window) Apple…

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Do you have students with AT in your class? Not sure how to connect with them through their AT? Quizlet (new window) is a great way for teachers to connect with students who use assistive technology in the classroom and even those who don’t. Introducing technology into the classroom gives an alternative to traditional teaching methods…

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Did you know that writing support is right at your fingertips? If you use Windows 10 (new window)  or a handheld device, you can activate a key feature called voice recognition (new window), also known as speech to text, or Dictation. Simply talk to your device and it will translate your words into text or…

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Technology is evolving at breakneck speed and assistive technology (AT) is evolving right along with it. As a result, accessibility options in mainstream technology have increased exponentially. Because there are so many options, choosing the right piece of technology can be overwhelming, even for those who are technologically savvy. Pre-built accessibility features make using AT…

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