by Oran Tkatchov | Aug 22, 2022 | assistive technology, AT, Blind, IDEA, IEP/MET, Itinerant Teacher
Assistive technology isn’t new. In fact, it has been a part of the human experience for thousands of years. It is believed that eyeglasses were invented in Italy between 1268 and 1289; and, the first recorded use of a wheelchair dates back to 5th Century China. This...
by Oran Tkatchov | Jul 28, 2021 | assistive technology, captioned video
This captioned and recorded webinar from the University of Alabama covers how to create Microsoft Word documents that are accessible to people with disabilities: finding and using accessible Word templates; using the Accessibility Checker to identify and fix potential...
by Oran Tkatchov | Jul 23, 2021 | assistive technology, Blind, computers, instruction, Low Vision, Strategies, teaching, Writing
Microsoft Word is a commonly-used application among individuals with a variety of disabilities and is reasonably accessible. In order for Word documents to be fully accessible, authors must follow the core principles outlined in the Overview of Accessible Documents....
by Oran Tkatchov | Dec 10, 2020 | assistive technology, Blind, computers, described, instruction, Low Vision, teaching, technology
This an archive video of the Video Description Research and Development Center webinar #3 – YouDescribe – How You Can Add Audio Description to Any YouTube Video!. The webinar occurred May 30, 2013. Learn about YouDescribe, the exciting new tool developed by the...
by Oran Tkatchov | Jul 1, 2020 | ACVREP, assistive technology, AT, disabilties, IDEA, IEP/MET, instruction, Itinerant Teacher, Low Vision, special education
This IRIS module offers an overview of assistive technology (AT) and explores ways to expand students’ access to it in the classroom. It could be used as part of an in-service for general education teachers (est. completion time: 2 hours). Click here to access...