This google doc has links to videos and other resources organized by Topic. Many are only a few minutes long, and tightly focused on helping educators solve common assistive technology issues.
Material Type: Module
This introductory AEM session builds a foundation for understanding the meaning of Accessible Educational Materials and how they support inclusion of all learners, across the lifespan. Timely provision of AEM, Accessible Educational Materials ensures learners with disabilities can get the same information, engage in meaningful participation, and enjoy the same services as non-disabled students, with the same ease of use. This session will establish common vocabulary, discuss the POUR Principles and reference relevant state and national legislation that pertains to AEM. It is never too early to help learners explore and discover what works for them. They will grow to advocate for these tools that lead to independence. When we make these choices available to all learners, no one stands out. Intentional planning, conversations and collaborations ensure we ask ourselves “Who am I leaving out?” Creative Commons Attribution, Non Commercial, No Derivatives Link to SMORE: https://www.smore.com/6cxh4
Material Type: Lecture
AEM for Inclusion session #2 with Jennifer SouthSession Description: This AEM session will review the meaning of accessibility, and look at why standard formats can create barriers for certain learners. In contrast, we will outline and explore the basic accessible formats. Ideally, educators would provide materials that their students can access, but when that doesn’t happen, learners need a solution. Additionally, some accessible formats may require the use of an assistive technology tool to allow the student to fully interact with the materials being presented. This session will focus on free or low-cost accessible technology tools available on a variety of devices and platforms. Having the right tool for the task can mean the difference in a student’s meaningful and successful participation in their education!
Material Type: Lecture
Georgeann HartyLow Incidence Disabilities SpecialistOregon Department of EducationOffice of Enhancing Student Opportunities | Debra FitzgibbonsCoordinator, Oregon Technology Access Programand Regional and Statewide Services for Students with Orthopedic ImpairmentDouglas ESD | Session Description: This introductory AEM session builds a foundation for understanding the meaning of Accessible Educational Materials and how they support inclusion of all learners, across the lifespan.Timely provision of AEM, Accessible Educational Materials ensures learners with disabilities can get the same information, engage in meaningful participation, and enjoy the same services as non-disabled students, with the same ease of use. This session will establish common vocabulary, discuss the POUR Principles and reference relevant state and national legislation that pertains to AEM.It is never too early to help learners explore and discover what works for them. They will grow to advocate for these tools that lead to independence. When we make these choices available to all learners, no one stands out. Intentional planning, conversations and collaborations ensure we ask ourselves “Who am I leaving out?”
Material Type: Lecture
AEM Across the Lifespan session #6 | Gayl Bowser, M.Ed.Independent Consultant | Session Description: When students with disabilities are provided with print based educational materials in accessible formats, their ability to succeed in inclusive educational settings increases significantly. One-to-one technology options for students have resulted in environments where most of the needed resources to provide AEM are available. Yet without administrative support and agency guidelines, it is unlikely that Oregon’s classrooms will be able to provide the accessible learning environments that are mandated by federal and state laws. This presentation will discuss specific roles and actions that school administrators can take to ensure accessible learning environments for students who need accessible educational materials.
Material Type: Lecture
This activity was designed for blind learners, but all types of learners can use it to understand general steps of setting up and running a small company.
Material Type: Activity/Lab
I know a LOT about Dyslexia-both in a personal level and a professional level. It goes UNDIAGNOSED in thousands of people across all ages. Within Corrections, the percentage of students we serve with Dyslexia is incredibly high. Recent Federal legislation has opened the door to reforms- but this emphasis hasn't taken on importance yet in the state that I reside in. I am a Microsoft Geek- that is the biggest resource that has been available for me to use in adult ed. I have a PowerPoint that explains some basic facts about Dyslexia. Plus a self-made Dyslexia Screener that I put together by combing through several online resources. The out of pocket cost for the ed psych testing my child needed to diagnose dyslexia & dyscalculia was close to $2,000. Our students most likely didn't ever have the money to pay for that, nor will they. Please do what you can to research on your own! You can find ways to help. If you need suggestions, comb through more of my resources.
Material Type: Assessment, Teaching/Learning Strategy
The process of leaving the support systems put in place by our high school can sometimes be difficult to navigate. As AT Specialists, we have a wealth of experience in assisting and witnessing the varied paths people take to find meaningful work and/or post-high school education after leaving high school. This presentation focuses on the technology that has opened doors for people that have successfully transitioned to the adult world.
Material Type: Primary Source
