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Cubetto Robot Kit Brings Coding to Students with Special Needs

Cubetto Robot Kit Brings Coding to Students with Special Needs 0

The Cubetto Robot kit's unique tactile interface and thoughtful design can bring the coding strand of STEM learning to students with cognitive, physical and sensory challenges.
Chromebook Accessibility the Missing Users Guide

Chromebook Accessibility the Missing Users Guide 0

Chromebooks have exploded in popularity in school systems across North America. In celebration of Chromebook month Bridges shares with you our Chromebook Accessibility: the Missing Users Guide.

To download the free pdf, CLICK HERE. 

This brief reference summarises built in accessibility features in the Chromebook's OS and looks at how you can connect various assistive technology. 

New accessibility resources from Ablenet

New accessibility resources from Ablenet 0

Invaluable free resources from Ablenet for supporting users with complex needs and putting Universal Design for Learning into action in the classroom:

Designing Your 21st Century Accessible Classroom infographic (downloadable pdf)iOS 10 Accessibility Switch Control - The Missing User Guide (downloadable pdf); Action Dictionary iBook,

2014 AT trends: Cheap, Disposable -- Accessible? 0

the trend to cheap and disposable will impact education IT and purchasing departments as they figure out how to replace Windows XP machines that will no longer be supported after April 8 2014