UDL/Asst. Tech. Resources

I wanted to share some resources that I have discovered specifically related to Universal Design for Learning and Assistive Technology Resources in the classroom.

This first Blog “Free Technology Toolkit for UDL in all classrooms- spread the word”by Karen Janowski has a plethora of valuable information and is regularly updated. This one receives an A++++++!!

http://teachingeverystudent.blogspot.com/2007/06/free-technology-toolkit-for-udl-in-all.html

CAST UDL Curriculum Self-Check- use this site to help you apply UDL principles in your teaching to reach and engage all of your students. The goal of UDL is to enable all individuals to gain knowledge, skills and enthusiasm for learning.

http://udlselfcheck.cast.org/

Special Education Technology- website with several assistive technology resources, ideas and downloads

http://www.setbc.org/

Using Technology to raise the achievement of ALL learners- the goal of this initiative of the Consortium for School Networking (CoSN) is to increase achievement and success for all students through the unlimited and effective use of accessible technologies.

http://www.accessibletech4all.org/index.cfm

Assistive Technology Training Online Project (ATTO) provides information on AT applications that help students with disabilities learn in elementary classrooms.

http://atto.buffalo.edu/

OATS- Open Source Assistive Technology Resource - dedicated to improving Assistive Technology and computer accessibility through the power of Open Source development techniques. Users and developers meet at OATSoft to create better software.

http://www.oatsoft.org/

Using Technology to Support Diverse Learners- This website contains links to slide shows, handouts, and related materials for professional developers that are helping teachers integrate technology ino the curriculum to support diverse learners.

http://www.wested.org/cs/tdl/print/docs/tdl/home.htm

TECHMATRIX- a tool for finding educational and assistive technology products for students with special needs. http://www.techmatrix.org/

North Central Regional Educational Laboratory- Assistive Tehnology Links. http://www.ncrel.org/sdrs/areas/issues/methods/technlgy/te7links.htm

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