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10 apps for students with special needs

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A variety of tools and resources, including apps for tablets and mobile devices, can meet the varying needs of students with disabilities and other special needs. The apps in this list can be used by students with autism, students with communication challenges, those who need social assistance, and more.

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When Universal Design Promotes Inclusion of All Students

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UDL provides a framework for designing and delivering lessons that address the diverse needs of all learners, including those with disabilities and other learning challenges. Many students with disabilities read below grade level and benefit from the text-to-speech tool that is universally available across computer and mobile devices.

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Assessments Become More Accessible With Speech Synthesis—and an Almost Human Voice

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Recent advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are behind next-generation improvements in a range of software tools for students with sensory or learning disabilities. It’s true that text-to-speech synthesis is essential for communicating what’s on a web page or a screen to someone who can’t see.

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There’s Magic in That Sound: How to Engage Students With Digital Music-Making Tools

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Of course, all this inspiration and motivation must co-exist with my commitment to provide them with the skills necessary to become successful team players, communicators, problem solvers and critical thinkers—traits employers look for when hiring in today’s competitive workforce. I’ve taught music full-time for a few years.

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8 ways to improve your school or district website

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Telling a compelling story through your website makes your school personable to interested students, communicates your vision with parents, and even explains what you can offer prospective instructors. Design for accessibility – Many school and district websites are not in compliance with the WCAG 2.0 or the extended WCAG 2.1

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The Role of Assistive Technology in Promoting Inclusive Education

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The Role of Assistive Technology in Promoting Inclusive Education Persons with disabilities may struggle with coordination problems, short attention spans, and limited mobility, which may or may not be obvious. Some disabilities include blindness, deafness, dyslexia, and autism. Let’s find out below.

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Microsoft Hopes to Revive Its Education Tablet Efforts With the New $399 Surface Go

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Extra accessories available for purchase include a keyboard that doubles as a device cover (which costs either $99 or $129, depending on the model) and a mouse (available for $34.99). The Surface Go’s demographic “sweet spot” are students in grades 3-5, says Microsoft Education’s senior communications manager Annie Arnold in an interview. “A