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Category Archives: assisitive technology
The Wii, Kinect and Gaming Technique for Therapy and Disabilities
From Lon over on No Limits to Learning. The Wii has been a great tool for us to use in therapy with students in our school districts. Now we see the new sensor controller-less systems hitting the market and they … Continue reading
Posted in assisitive technology, game controllers for AT, gaming with disabilities, Kinect, Wii and occupational therapy
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The Wii, Kinect and Gaming Technique for Therapy and Disabilities
From Lon over on No Limits to Learning. The Wii has been a great tool for us to use in therapy with students in our school districts. Now we see the new sensor controller-less systems hitting the market and they … Continue reading
Posted in assisitive technology, game controllers for AT, gaming with disabilities, Kinect, Wii and occupational therapy
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Mi Stories: Social Story Videos for iTouch and Video iPod
Kencrest’s autism support includes a new listing of videos called “Mi Stories”. They are under the autism video link and can be downloaded off the site. The set of 8 videos feature topics including:Getting dressed, Going to the grocery store, Going to … Continue reading
Birth to 3, Early Intervention and Technology Featured on FCTD
My EI/ECSE work with AT is always a joy as I get to sit and play with these little ones using AAC and switches, etc. I am always looking for more information to make my job more effective as I match AT with small children’s needs. This issue of the Fam… Continue reading
AT Blog Carnival up For Janary 2010
The AT Blog Carnival for January is up and going right now at Teaching All Students.There are some great posts on using AT with the iTouch, a new release from Dr. Brian Friedlander and a review of SOLO 6. Ricky Buchanan shares her MAC secrets. There is… Continue reading
Posted in assisitive technology, AT Blog Carnival, digital reading, iPad, iTouch apps for assistive technology
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Use Fun Activites to Integrate AAC and School Curriculum
How do you teach a crystal-making project using a Dynavox V?I sat down with an SLP last week and we began to piece together the elements of a science activity using a Dynavox V that a girl has recently acquired to accommodate her speech. (Note: these i… Continue reading
Ricochet: A Service Dog for Disabled Surfers
I loved this video. It is very inspiring. I love that he has found a special place to serve. We should all learn this lesson…LonBookmark this on DeliciousCheck out more at http://nolimits2life.com/blog Continue reading
Posted in assisitive technology, service dogs, surfing for disabled
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From Recipes to Rockets: AAC – Part 2
The process of funding a device, the SLP report, Medicaid applications, etc. can be daunting for some. Put on top of that, the time invested in the trials and matching an appropriate device, and you can be sure that when you see the device in a student… Continue reading
Posted in assisitive technology, Dynavox, Funding AAC, Medicaid Issues
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In the News: Kids Use Nintendo Wii to Learn Skills – Video
Yesterday KEPR TV and KVEW TV came and taped for a news clip. The students had fun showing what they could do. Although a lot ended up on the cutting floor, there are some interesting pieces. It gives you a rough idea of what we are doing. As promised,… Continue reading
Posted in assisitive technology, fine motor skills, sensory integration, Wii and special education
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Dynavox has Merged with Blink Twice!
Industry Leaders have Joined Forces to Better Serve Individuals with Speech, Language and Learning Disabilities.DynaVox Mayer-Johnson has announced they have merged with Blink Twice, effective today, July 6, 2009. DynaVox and Blink Twice are now one co… Continue reading
Posted in AAC, assisitive technology, Blink Twice Tango, Dynavox, Tango
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