 August 2012
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Just in case you haven't heard the big news, the 2012 Assistive Technology Expo will take place on September 20-21 at Northeastern State University in Broken Arrow! There are three different pre-conference trainings on September 20th: 1. Accessible Instructional Materials: Decision-Making, Supportive Tools and the Oklahoma Road Map to Improve Student Success (morning session) 2. How to Get eBooks and Make Them Accessible (afternoon session) 3. Students Achieving Meaningful Outcomes through Self-Determination, Assistive Technology Acquisition, and Transition Planning Tools (all day session) The AT Expo will take place on September 21st and we have scheduled a great line-up of speakers and AT vendors. Visit our website for pre-conference & breakout session details and registration information. 2012 AT Expo & Pre-Conference Information
As always, the AT Expo is FREE to attend! Scholarships for the pre-conference trainings are available! |
| Activity of the Month |  Kate Ahern has compiled a fun group of home made craft/play resources. Galaxy Dough (pictured), Textured Paint, Homemade Sidewalk Chalk.
Go... Have fun! |
| Amazing Apps! |  You have an iPad or Android device. You have TONS of amazing apps. You have a student who could benefit from using these devices, BUT a physical limitation gets in the way. The TECLA Shield could be the bridge to success for this student! The TECLA Shield is a switch interface device for iOS and Android devices! Your student can now access all of the features/apps on an iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, or Android device With A Switch! |
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 The Protocol for Accommodations in Reading (PAR) isn't a computer based "freeware", but
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Grab Bag
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Have you discovered Tar Heel Reader yet? This is the website that has thousands of switch adapted, IntelliKeys accessible, talking books on topics that are appropriate for struggling/emergent readers from K to Adult. If you can't make it to our computer lab training, maybe you could watch this tutorial offered by the PACER Center. Tar Heel Reader is easy to use, FREE, and did I mention, it is Easy To Use?
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Wishing you all the best!
Stefanie Olson Oklahoma Assistive Technology Center
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Oklahoma Assistive Technology Center 1600 N. Phillips 4502 E. 41st. St., 2J18
Oklahoma City, OK 73104 Tulsa, OK 74135
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Check out this No Solder method for making your own battery interrupters. Very clever and waaaaaaay cheaper than buying them. This handout provides