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An opportunity to level the playing field for diverse learners has arrived. With the use of mobile devices and a set of apps, barriers to learning can be removed and will set the stage for access to learning for ALL learners.
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5 Accessibility Features Every Learner Should Know

5 Accessibility Features Every Learner Should Know | Leveling the playing field with apps | Scoop.it
On the occasion of Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) this week (May 19th), I created an infographic using Piktochart to highlight some of the iOS accessibility features that can benefit a wide range of diverse learners, not just those who have been labeled as having a disability. This post is an alternative representation for those who cannot…
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Sign 4 Me - A Signed English Translator to Learn Sign Language in 3D

Leveling the playing field for the those learners who are deaf.

 

"Sign 4 Me – A Signed English Translator" is the ULTIMATE tool for learning sign language. The ONLY app that provides sign language instruction in 3D.

 

The library includes more than 11,500 words. Type in sentences, phrases, words and even the alphabet. Everything you enter will be saved in your History. Easily locate your entries by date or alphabetically."


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Overview of new accessibility features in IOS 5

Overview of new accessibility features in IOS 5 | Leveling the playing field with apps | Scoop.it

With IOS 5, Apple has introduced a number of features to make their mobile devices even more accessible to people with disabilities.


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ISTE SETSIG Webinar: Built-in IOS Accessibility and Alternative Access to the iPad-Oct 4th

ISTE SETSIG Webinar: Built-in IOS Accessibility and Alternative Access to the iPad-Oct 4th | Leveling the playing field with apps | Scoop.it

This webinar will focus on the many universal design technologies built-in to the iOS. This will be followed by alternative access options to the iPad – from styluses, to keyguards, to switches. Access options built into the iOS and into specific apps will be also be discussed. We will cover the range of switch interfaces that offer compatibility to switch accessible apps – and participants will be given links to resources for finding switch accessible apps. This year has also seen the release of a few more comprehensive alternative access options – offering switch access between apps as well as within many apps. Some of these also offer control of your iPad via wheelchair joysticks. These more comprehensive hardware and software alternative access options will be covered – as well as a discussion of the role that the iOS accessibility features of VoiceOver and AssistiveTouch play in alternative access.

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Tools of the Trade: APP Attack! Switch Accessible Apps

Tools of the Trade: APP Attack! Switch Accessible Apps | Leveling the playing field with apps | Scoop.it

Clair Judas, SPED Technology Specialist, compiled a list of switch accessible apps for the iOS devices. While not meant to be all inclusive - this is a great starting point for apps that allow for alternative access.

 

Here are just a few apps with switch access…
> Sounding Board
> Predictable
> Scene & Heard
> TapSpeak Choice
> TapSpeak Sequence
> Go Talk Now
> Alexicomm AAC

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