Divergent by Design

5: Advantages of Assistive Technology


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In this episode, we take a look at how to reduce barriers to learning that would be introduced by the motor demands of a task. To help us out, we are joined by the amazing Kelli Robertson, the Accessibility Lead at Grant Wood AEA. Kelli talks to us about what assistive technology is and the role that it plays in the classroom for breaking down barriers to learning. Here are some links from this episode:

  • Vary the methods for response and navigation
  • Optimize access to tools and assistive technologies
  • Categories & Examples of AT Ideas
  • How to browse websites using a keyboard only
  • Use Voice Control on your Mac
  • Windows Speech Recognition

  • ...more
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    Divergent by DesignBy Grant Wood AEA