2.2+Provision+for+special+needs

= = =** STRAND 2: Education and training > ** Provision for special needs =


 * = [[image:BrailleReader.jpg width="341" height="247" caption="Braille Reader" link="@http://www.communities-ontheweb.com/Features/Accessibility.aspx"]] ||= [[image:Stephen_Hawking.jpg width="206" height="244" caption="Stephen Hawking" link="http://www.infoaddict.com/tag/stephen-hawking"]] ||=  ||= [[image:MadToe.jpg width="326" height="244" caption="The Madtoe Stikes Again" link="@http://www.ataccess.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=48&Itemid=56"]] ||=   ||

'Only the Best' Links
As quotes from the story: //Being disabled doesn’t mean an inability to function; it only means we function in a unique way. We find better ways to work more easily and successfully. We must not give up. This is expressed by a quote that was in big bold letters all over my elementary classrooms and physical therapy rooms: “We Can Because We Think We Can.”// || Strand 1: 1.6 The digital divide and equality of access Strand 3: IT Systems - 3.1 Input and Output Devices || Strand 3: IT Systems - 3.1 Input and Output Devices ||
 * **Link** || **Description** || **Links to Other Strands** ||
 * [|The Madtoe Stikes Again] || This is a success story that describes the use of various assistive technologies.
 * [|Stephen Hawking's Computer] || This is an overview from Stephen Hawking's website which describes how he uses his computer to communicate. || Strand 1: 1.6 The digital divide and equality of access

**'Only the Best' Videos and Podcasts**
Sharon Nichols, Assistive Technology consultant for the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired's Outreach Program explains how to use Brailliant as a braille display with Apple's VoiceOver screen reader software. Part 3 of 3. || media type="youtube" key="8UiOVsmT3_Y" height="385" width="480" ||
 * One Thumb To Rule Them || media type="youtube" key="2BhHwk9qSvI" height="385" width="480" ||
 * [|VideoTSBVI] — May 09, 2009

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