Learning Resources offers countless products which promote a variety of skills. One of these products is the Hundred Activity Mat. The Hundred Activity Mat is a fun, hands-on math tool which gets students “moving and grooving” with math! The Activity Mat is an oversize version of the familiar hundreds board. The versatile mat reinforces a number […]
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Wobble Chair from Kore Design LLC
On Tuesday I introduced the SensaSoft Squeezie Seat from Fun and Function. The Squeezie Seat allows children to safely move around in a seated position. Another product available for those who like to wiggle while sitting is the Wobble Chair from Kore Design LLC! The Wobble Chair is ideal for students with ADHD, autism, or […]
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Steve Swain: An Assistive Technology Champion
While looking back at when he started as Indiana AgrAbility’s rural rehabilitation specialist, Stephen J. Swain, ATP, let out a hearty laugh and said, “I really had no idea what I was getting into.” Swain has family members with disabilities, but the world of assistive technology (AT) and the language of accessibility was foreign to […]
Monday Tech Tip: Digit-Eyes barcode reading app
Jim Rinehart, Assistive Technology Specialist, at Easterseals Crossroads shows us a barcode reading app called Digit-Eyes. Check it out here: Click here for more information about Digit-Eyes.
Mouse Timer – Visual Timer App
Looking for a fun timer for your child or student who doesn’t yet understand the length of time? Mouse Timer from LITALICO expresses the length of time using a cute little mouse gnawing on apples. Finding the right timing tool for students can be challenging. This is especially true for those with autism or others […]
5 Resources for Reading Comprehension
Reading comprehension has always been one of my biggest challenges in school. When I began studying to become a special education teacher, I quickly learned it can be even harder to teach. Fortunately, there are several apps and products available to help teach or practice this skill. Before discussing the five resources, let’s first define reading […]