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Assistive Technology in the IEP ch 1

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This is the first chapter in a series created by staff at Parents Helping Parents, which provides information on how to write Assistive Technology into an Individualized Education Plan for students. This video focuses on what Assistive Technology is. The series consists of four chapters, and provides information on what AT is, what the laws say, and best practices on how to write it into the IEP.

Assistive Technology in the IEP part 2

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This is the second chapter in a video series created by staff at Parents Helping Parents, which provides information on how to write Assistive Technology into an Individualized Education Plan for students. This video focuses on what the laws regarding Assistive Technology are. The series consists of four chapters, and provides information on what AT is, what the laws say, and best practices on how to write it into the IEP.

Assistive Technology in the IEP part 3

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This is the third part in a video series created by staff at Parents Helping Parents, which provides information on how to write Assistive Technology into an Individualized Education Plan for students. This video focuses on what consideration of Assistive Technology is, during the IEP process. The series consists of four chapters, and provides information on what AT is, what the laws say, and best practices on how to write it into the IEP.

Assistive Technology in the IEP part 4

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This is the last in a video series created by staff at Parents Helping Parents, which provides information on how to write Assistive Technology into an Individualized Education Plan for students. This video focuses on where to document the AT in the IEP, and Implementation of the AT. The series consists of four chapters, and provides information on what AT is, what the laws say, and best practices on how to write it into the IEP.

Great Reading Apps for Kids

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In this 3 minute video, you will get some recommendations on great reading apps for kids.

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As They See It: Technology for Students with Learning Disabilities

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In this video, students with dyslexia and other learning disabilities share their excitement about books, the Bookshare accessible library, and the ways that assistive technology opens doors to confidence, independence, and achievement.

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Actress Wendy Davis on ADHD Tools and Executive Functioning Strategies

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In this video, you will hear actress Wendy Davis of Lifetime’s Army Wives discuss the executive functioning strategies she and her daughter use to help stay organized. These tools and technologies are great ideas for helping kids with ADHD.

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Engaging Students With Learning Differences Early On

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Students with learning disabilities are twice as likely as their peers to drop out of high school, according to the National Center for Learning Disabilities. Betty Ann Bowser visited an elementary school that practices early intervention -- engaging students with technology and art to improve their chances of earning a diploma.

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K-12 Using Assistive Technology for Math and Science

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This videos shows students and teachers options for using assistive technology for Math and Science assignments.

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Tips for Kids with Learning Difficulties

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In this video, you will learn how to pick tech products to help your learning challenged kid excel.

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K-12 AT Tools for Writing

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In this 3 1/2 minute video, Assistive technology software programs in combination with learning strategies are great writing tools for students.

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How tech can help your student with learning disabilities

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In this 2 minute video, Author and activist Ben Foss sheds light on how assistive technologies can make all the difference in how a child does in school.

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Introduction to Assistive Technology for Young Learners

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This set of videos introduces early childhood professionals to technology and how it can be used to help children ages birth to 5 with disabilities learn and grow by using technology to bridge developmental and achievement gaps. This video is created by the Technology to improve Kids Educational Success (TIKES) project, a project of PACER Center. www.pacer.org.stc/tikes

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Augmentative Alternative Communication Bill of Rights

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In this 4 minute video, one can learn the Bill of Rights for AAC. This video was created by the Communication Technology Education Center (CTEC). CTEC strives to make communication available to everyone through the use of Augmentative Alternative Communication (AAC).

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Choosing the Right AAC

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This 26 minute video provides information on how to choose the right AAC device for your needs.

This video was created by the Louisiana Assistive Technology Initiative and we cannot guarantee the level of accessibility of the video and video captions. Please let us know if you have any trouble accessing this video.