Assistive Technology

Popular devices and software come equipped with text-to-speech and other supports that lower barriers to 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.

The coronavirus creates a unique challenge for students with special needs—educators share recommendations for apps to support learning at home.

These five easy-to-implement accommodations can make class less stressful and more manageable for students with dyslexia.

Six ways to support students with dysgraphia—a learning difference that affects a person’s ability to produce written work.

A dyslexia specialist discusses the assistive technologies she uses to help students with dyslexia make gains in reading.

Free or low-cost tools can help all students—with and without learning differences—better access course content.

Using ideas from Universal Design for Learning with all students can make classrooms more welcoming for those with learning disabilities.

For students with disabilities, assistive technology isn’t a nice-to-have—it’s crucial to their learning and success in school.

Learn how one educator uses G Suite for Education to help students overcome their negative self-images and embrace learning.

Discover websites, blog posts, articles, and videos related to understanding, selecting, and assessing assistive technology.

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.

A school in South Carolina tests whether a robot can be a bridge to deeper human connection for autistic children.

Using video lessons and an instructional avatar creates an inclusive educational experience for students with autism spectrum disorders.