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Eduapps

Just learned about Eduapps which is a service located in Scotland that has created a series of Free and Open Source (FOSS) applications that can be used as Assistive Technologies. The applications range from the familiar like OpenOffice suite and … Continue reading

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Assistive Technology Apps for iPod and iPad

I have recently acquired a new Apple iPad and have begun the “Solitary Play” period associated with receipt of new technology. Being an advanced iPod user, I have found the transition to the larger device to be pretty easy, but … Continue reading

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Kindle Fails on Accessibility

With much fanfare a few months ago, Amazon.com rolled out its latest version of Kindle, the e-book appliance that they hoped would revolutionize the industry. At the time, close to the beginning of the school year, Amazon also announced that … Continue reading

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Making Accessible Educational Documents

As more and more curriculum and school-related content is being provided to students, parents and the general public in digital form, it is essential that these documents be created in a form that everyone can access. Continue reading

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Maine 1-to-1

The Maine Learning Technology Initiative – affectionately known in these parts as MLTI (pronounced “Milty”) – has unveiled their new professional development blog called Maine121.org. Apart from the fact that it is built in WordPress and just happens to use … Continue reading

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