Assistive Technology Assignment

      This week, I created a power point of "print screen views" and compiled them in a presentation to represent the various options available for students with disabilities. Of all the assignments thus far, I am most appreciative of this one. I was not aware that such programs were available for FREE on your computer, and in the future, I know that I will be using these options on school computers for my students with disabilities that would normally inhibit them from using and learning from computers.
      To access these accessibility options, you simply have to access your "accessories" from your start menu. Then, you will see an option that is called "ease of access". (This option can also be searched using your help and support toolbar.) Once you have accessed the ease of access control center, the program will step you through options that may be available for particular disabilities. It will even give you a personal questionnaire to be filled out so that it can determine what options you made need for you. It is a truly incredible program.
      I would recommend teachers looking into how to use "ease of access" because it really does not even take much time to learn how to use it!

PLEASE, VISIT THE EASE OF ACCESS CENTER! I know it will greatly benefit students with disabilities.
AND... This project correlates with all NETS·T standards in some way. It facilitates student learning, adapts relevant eperiences to promot student learning, models digital-age work, promotes digial citizenship by addressing the needs of all learners, and exhibits leadership by demonstrating a vision of technology participation an use of technology skills!