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"Smartphone technology is being put to work to help those with dyslexia and other reading disabilities achieve their full potential in the classroom.
DyslexiaKey, developed by two Babson college students who have made other apps, is a custom keyboard for people with reading disorders. It can be used within any iPhone app, reports Rebecca Strong of BostInno." Via EDTECH@UTRGV 
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The American Horror Story star broke boundaries at New York Fashion Week last night. Via Jocelyn Stoller
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Here are some excellent starting points for researching special needs and technologies that can enhance learning for all learners. Empowered educators and parents can help students with learning differences!
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Marla Runyan, Teacher of the Visually Impaired (TVI) and Olympic athlete walks us through her experience as a child with a visual impairment and the impact of the TVI in her education. As a TVI herself, Marla discuss the importance of making the curriculum not only accessible but also meaningful for the child with a visual impairment. Via John Evans
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In any given classroom, there are invariably learners who simply don’t connect with what’s being taught. Lectures can be easy to tune out. A textbook can feel dense and boring to finish. Even a video can pose limitations for learners with sight or hearing difficulties. When these are the only options available, some learners are bound to fall behind without requesting special support, while others will surge ahead. Differentiation is one way to bridge this gap, and another is adapting the curriculum to suit all learners, instead of adjusting it to support the needs of each one.
Linda Kaiser, PhD's curator insight,
January 5, 2015 5:08 PM
Incorporating Universal Design concepts into e-learning projects can really help some people learn better. I especially agree with the comment in this article where the author says you don't have to use all of the guidelines - start small and apply these ideas a bit at a time to additional lessons. Eventually, it will become a way of thinking when designing instruction. 
Ann Luzeckyj's curator insight,
January 6, 2015 5:37 PM
I know some staff here at Flinders already use this - but for those that do not... happy to discuss with anyone wanting more info.
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This video highlights the experiences of students and faculty with disabilities in higher education.
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"At a glance, technology in special education classroom looks just like it does in a regular education classroom: computers, laptops, SmartBoards, and even an iPad or two. When you take a closer look, you will realize how much more this assistive technology provides in special education." Via EDTECH@UTRGV
Heejoon Ahn's curator insight,
December 17, 2014 9:40 PM
The usage of technology such as the iPad is used to help students communicate with their educators, practice their writing, or to even practice their control over their muscles and hand-coordination. Many students with special needs sometimes take a long time to finish a simple task such as pressing a button on the screen, and the iPad is another technology which can make the task enjoyable.
Time Taken: 3 years and 4 months (from volunteer experience)
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This video highlights the experiences of students and faculty with disabilities in higher education.
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A Buffalo foundation is playing a national role in helping to treat and provide resources for learning disabilities.
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Phantom Eye Syndrome: When People Without Eyes Can Still See. We've all heard of phantom limb syndrome, but what if you lose something less mechanical? A much more complicated syndrome out there - one that produces a phantom eye. Via Greg Downey
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December 25, 2012 5:35 PM
The punch line is that in some of the most extreme cases, one way that a sufferer can be distracted from phantom perceptions of the ey is to run an electrical current into the eye socket. Or, as the author, Howie Le, puts it: 'They taser their phantom eye into submission.'
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Accessibility Showdown? Harvard and M.I.T. Sued Over Failing to Caption Online Courses - NYTimes.com
By Tamar Lewin, 2/12/15:
"Advocates for the deaf on Thursday filed a federal class action against Harvard and M.I.T., saying both universities violate antidiscrimination laws by failing to provide closed captioning in their online lectures, courses, podcasts and other educational materials.
Sande Woodson's curator insight,
February 12, 2015 6:59 PM
This is why we are working hard at Jessup Online to provide closed captioning for all of our video lectures and other video materials. 
Kim Flintoff's curator insight,
February 16, 2015 8:21 PM
Accessibility shouldn't be a concern these days - it should be a core part of every online development.
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Willard Asylum for the Insane had an average stay of 30 years, and many patients that came to the hospital never left. In the summer of 1995,... Via Jocelyn Stoller
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Traditionally, teachers have struggled with how to approach teaching classes with a wide range of learning abilities and disabilities. Teachers often don’t have the time or resources to give students...
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"What a shame you’re in a wheelchair, you’re so pretty!" a complete stranger once told record-breaking Paralympic swimmer Karni Liddell. Via Jocelyn Stoller
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If you have #dyslexia, what apps have you used that have helped you to be the best dyslexic you can be?