Tools of the Trade

TLC Spotlight - Apple iPad Keyboard Dock

noreply@blogger.com (Janet A. Zoda) — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 06:16:00 PST

iPad Keyboard Dock The iPad Keyboard Dock combines a dock for charging your iPad with a full-size keyboard, which includes special keys that activate iPad features. The dock has a rear 30-pin...

TLC Spotlight - Switch Activated Teddy Bear

noreply@blogger.com (Janet A. Zoda) — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 06:10:00 PST

Look who joined the TLC... Buzz, buzz! Activate your capability switch or squeeze Teddy Bear's paw and he will rock out. His eyes roll and a bee buzzes while he sings “The Teddy Bear’s...

TLC Spotlight - Wow-Pen Joy Optical Mouse

noreply@blogger.com (Janet A. Zoda) — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 05:50:00 PST

Do you realize that with a conventional mouse your hand is flat on the desk? So to move the mouse, you must move your wrist sideways. While doing this, your wrist is restricted in its...

APP Attack! College Prep Apps

noreply@blogger.com (Mike Marotta) — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 10:24:00 PST

Today's APP Attack focuses on Apps for college prep. This list was originally published in the TL Advisor Blog at the Tech & Learning website. Essay Apps Essay Writing Guide $1.99 holiday...

TLC Spotlight - Happy Holidays

noreply@blogger.com (Janet A. Zoda) — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 07:53:00 PST

Have a Safe and Wonderful Holiday! The Technology Lending Center

Department of Labor Trying to Improve Job Opps for People with Disabilities

noreply@blogger.com (Assistive Technology Center) — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 08:20:00 PST

On December 9, 2011, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs proposed revisions to the regulations implementing the non-discrimination and affirmative action regulations of section 503 of...

APP Attack! Apps for Public Speaking

noreply@blogger.com (Mike Marotta) — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 05:00:00 PST

Our APP Attack for today comes from Gregory Swanson's Apps for Education Blog and focuses on Teleprompter apps for public speaking. The main feature of these apps is the ability to load in your...

APP Attack! Switch Accessible Apps

noreply@blogger.com (Mike Marotta) — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 05:00:00 PST

Today's App Attack come from Clair Judas, Special Education Technology Specialist, Assistive Technology Team, Area Education Agency 267 in Cedar Falls Iowa. Clair compiled a list of switch...

Professional Development Webinars

noreply@blogger.com (Mike Marotta) — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 10:48:00 PST

Would you like to learn about AT without going to a national conference? ATIA has just announced their schedule of webinars for the first half of 2012. Learn for nationally recognized speakers...

TLC Spotlight - DynaVox Xpress

noreply@blogger.com (Janet A. Zoda) — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 05:46:00 PST

DynaVox Xpress The Xpress may be appropriate for people who are on the go and want a portable communication device. Xpress is an ultra-portable, dynamic display, communication device. Due to...

TLC Spotlight - Franklin Language Master

noreply@blogger.com (Janet A. Zoda) — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:42:00 PST

Franklin Language Master Franklin Language Master is great for individuals of all ages who are challenged by blindness, visual or speech impairments, learning disabilities or...

APP ATTACK! Spelling Notebook Lite

noreply@blogger.com (Jeannette Van Houten) — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 19:11:00 PST

I am always looking for apps that allow you to customize. On the hunt for something for spelling that wasn’t just a sight word program. Spelling Notebook Lite is an app that you can customize the...

The "Badass Project" - Feel Good Fridays

noreply@blogger.com (Vanessa Lombardo) — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 04:00:00 PST

I have not been able to write a Feel Good Friday post for a few weeks, but when I saw this website, I knew I had to get back on the wagon. Straight from the website, "The Badass Project exists to...

TLC Spotlight - USB Mini Keyboard

noreply@blogger.com (Janet A. Zoda) — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 07:55:00 PST

Micro Smallest Mini Keyboard with Retractable USB Cable for PC Laptop Features & Specs: - 56 keys office keyboard - Interface: USB - Fn & Num lock change function - Static resistant...

APP ATTACK! Money Money Money

noreply@blogger.com (Jeannette Van Houten) — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 20:05:00 PST

Today we are going to discuss 2 money apps. They are made by the same company. These are two money apps that I feel are worth downloading.The first is Counting Money. The description from the...

TLC Spotlight - ChesterMouse

noreply@blogger.com (Janet A. Zoda) — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 11:33:00 PDT

One-button computer mouse the ChesterMouse A tiny single-button mouse with no scroll wheel, that’s easy to control and made of rugged plastic for strength and durability. Young children can...

APP ATTACK! Teacher Cast

noreply@blogger.com (Jeannette Van Houten) — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 12:40:00 PDT

Today I put out a tweet asking, what App should I review for the blog. You would think that I would get suggestions chirping at me. This was the first suggestion I received, Teacher Cast. It isn’t a...

Happy Halloween .... ideas for suggestions

noreply@blogger.com (Jeannette Van Houten) — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 10:06:00 PDT

This isn't really a technology based post. However, Halloween is this weekend. If you are still scrambling for ideas, I hope this post helps. Individuals with disabilities often need creative ideas...

Web 2.0 Wednesday! EtherPad

noreply@blogger.com (Mike Marotta) — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 05:00:00 PDT

Today we will look at a tool I discovered at the 2011 NJAET conference. I attended a session by Kevin Jarrett titled, "Do-It-Yourself Professional Development: Building your Personal Learning Network...

APP ATTACK! So Much 2 Say

noreply@blogger.com (Jeannette Van Houten) — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 08:12:00 PDT

I will start this blog post off by saying upfront I am not a speech therapist and I don’t pretend to be. I will also say that I like to make sure that I am well rounded and try to keep my eye open...

TLC Spotlight -Logitech NuLOOQ Navigator

noreply@blogger.com (Janet A. Zoda) — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 09:41:00 PDT

NuLooQ Navigator The NuLOOQ navigator™ from Logitech® is designed to ease the time-intensive elements of design such as navigating images, adjusting option values, and accessing menus and to...

Web 2.0 Wednesday! Voki

noreply@blogger.com (Mike Marotta) — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 05:00:00 PDT

As part of our Web 2.0 Wednesday series, today we will highlight another webinar presented by our friends at Region 4 ESC in Texas. Today's episode of 1001 Super Tools for Teachers focuses on...

Livescribe Pulse Pen - The story of a user - Thinking outside the Box

noreply@blogger.com (Jeannette Van Houten) — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 09:49:00 PDT

As an assistive technology consultant I work with individuals with all ability levels related to their disabilities or technology knowledge. I have the pleasure of helping individuals figure out how...

APP Attack! Apps for Handwritten Notes

noreply@blogger.com (Mike Marotta) — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 05:00:00 PDT

Today's post will highlight Apps that let you take handwritten notes directly on your iPad. This list of Apps is from Gregory Swanson's blog "Apps in Education" - which is a great resource for Apps....

Web 2.0 Wednesday! Livebinders

noreply@blogger.com (Mike Marotta) — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 05:00:00 PDT

As part of our Web 2.0 Wednesday series, today we will highlight another webinar presented by our friends at Region 4 ESC in Texas. Today's episode of 1001 Super Tools for Teachers focuses on...