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5 Ways EdTech Helps Students with Special Needs in the Classroom

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These include impairments in hearing, vision and mobility. Special ed teachers rely on assistive learning devices to address the needs of student challenges. Referred to as assistive technology (AT), these devices are often decidedly low tech. Pencil grips, adapted paper and spelling aids all assist with writing.

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Importance of Assistive Technology

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For many students with disabilities, assistive technology (AT) is critically important in removing barriers to mobility, communication, socialization, and learning. Download this white paper to learn more about: How assistive technology supports students in the 13 IDEA categories of disability.

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October is Dyslexia Awareness Month

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provide assistive technology (such as a calculator, text-to-speech tools, and electronic dictionaries). Here are some of the most popular online websites, downloadable tools, and hardware that many find useful in countering the effects of dyslexia on reading: Beeline Reader. providing visual prompts (such as highlighted text).

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October is Dyslexia Awareness Month

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provide assistive technology (such as a calculator, text-to-speech tools, and electronic dictionaries). Here are some of the most popular online websites, downloadable tools, and hardware that many find useful in countering the effects of dyslexia on reading: Beeline Reader. providing visual prompts (such as highlighted text).

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Teacher-Authors: What’s Happening on my Writer’s Blog

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HumanWare Hardware HumanWare offers assistive technology for people who are blind or have low vision.

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Friend or Foe? 3 Key Benefits of AI in Education for Students, Teachers, & Admins

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On top of that, AI is also driving the development of assistive technologies like speech-to-text and text-to-speech converters. For example, a student with dyslexia can listen to textbooks using text-to-speech software, while a student with limited mobility can write essays using speech-to-text.

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October is Dyslexia Awareness Month

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provide assistive technology (such as a calculator, text-to-speech tools, and electronic dictionaries). Here are some of the most popular online websites, downloadable tools, and hardware that many find useful in countering the effects of dyslexia on reading: Beeline Reader. providing visual prompts (such as highlighted text).