Assistive Technology
Learn about tools that support students with disabilities and methods to find and select technologies that help all students reach their learning goals.
Accessibility Features Can Ease Remote Instruction for Students
Popular devices and software come equipped with text-to-speech and other supports that lower barriers to learning.444Co-Teaching in Distance Learning
A middle school English and special education teacher share how they meet the needs of all of their students—and the new practices they’ll bring back to the classroom.2.6kApps for Students With Special Needs—As School Buildings Shutter
The coronavirus creates a unique challenge for students with special needs—educators share recommendations for apps to support learning at home.8kAccommodating Students With Dyslexia
These five easy-to-implement accommodations can make class less stressful and more manageable for students with dyslexia.34.2kCreating a Dysgraphia-Friendly Classroom
Six ways to support students with dysgraphia—a learning difference that affects a person’s ability to produce written work.13.5kThe Benefits of Ear-Reading
A dyslexia specialist discusses the assistive technologies she uses to help students with dyslexia make gains in reading.8.7kEnsuring That Instruction Is Inclusive for Diverse Learners
Using ideas from Universal Design for Learning with all students can make classrooms more welcoming for those with learning disabilities.2.6kEasy Ways to Bring Assistive Technology Into Your Classroom
Free or low-cost tools can help all students—with and without learning differences—better access course content.2.3kSay Hi to Milo, the Autism Robot
Standing two feet tall and resembling a boy, Milo the robot is helping autistic students build social skills at a school in South Carolina.2.4kUsing Technology to Empower Students With Special Needs
Learn how one educator uses G Suite for Education to help students overcome their negative self-images and embrace learning.4.3kRethinking Assistive Technology
For students with disabilities, assistive technology isn’t a nice-to-have—it’s crucial to their learning and success in school.1.9kAssistive Technology: Resource Roundup
Discover websites, blog posts, articles, and videos related to understanding, selecting, and assessing assistive technology.3.4kSocial-Emotional Apps for Special Ed
Here are nine apps to help special ed students of all ages build emotional literacy, learn self-regulation, and focus on problem solving and task planning.3kCan a Robot Help Autistic Children Connect?
A school in South Carolina tests whether a robot can be a bridge to deeper human connection for autistic children.873The Benefits of Video-Mediated Instruction
Using video lessons and an instructional avatar creates an inclusive educational experience for students with autism spectrum disorders.745