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Spatial Tech Standards 1: Directional Terms
4 year old tapping top of the iPad screen and text, "Spatial Tech Standards: Directional Terms"
Spatial Tech Standards are unique to students who are blind or low vision; learn how to teach these foundational skills to young students!
"Dictionary" Skills and Tech
Text, "Dictionary skills and Tech" with background of a page in a dictionary.
What are your dictionary goals?
Spinrockers: "Got This by Myself" song
Photo of Mary Rose holding her cane and Devin playing the harmonica with text, "Got this by myself. Words to live by."
Mary Rose and Devin motivate others to be independent!

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Which is faster - Abacus or paper?
Battle of the Tools Abacus vs. Paper cover page
Battle of the Tools!
White Cane Video by students at the Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind
Screen shot of a virtual meeting with 5 students and two teachers dancing during an instrumental break of the song, "Can't Stop"
White Cane Day Video: Can't Stop Believin'!
October 15 is White Cane Day - here is a poem that celebrates white canes!
Kindergarten student walking on a sidewalk using a white cane and text, "White Cane Day!"
White Cane Day!
Learn how the Audio Astroid game teaches O&M concepts!
Cartoon image of Jose in a swivel chair with headphones holding an iPad and Sara standing behind him. "Audio Astroid: O&M Game"
ObjectiveEd: Auditory Awareness
Step-by-step video tutorial series for educators, students and families!
Graphic with "Part 2: Stream Tab, Classwork Tab and People Tab, SixDotMath presents, Google Classroom Using NVDA/JAWS"
Google Classroom Using NVDA/JAWS Part 2
Looking for a beginning braille letter app for young students?
BrailleBuzz logo with text, "Beginning Braille App"
BrailleBuzz App Review
Results and recommendations are now available!
Access and Engagement logo and text, "Survey results and Recommendations"
Access and Engagement Survey Results
This video introduces to apps that teach/reinforce VoiceOver gestures.
Cartoon drawing of Sara handing Kamal an iPad with text, "ObjectiveEd: VoiceOver Gestures"
ObjectiveEd: Assistive Technology
What formats work best and why?
Cartoon man with cape with logos (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc.) in background & text, "Preferred format: Remote Instruction"
Format for Remote Instruction Lessons
Step-by-step video tutorial series for educators, students and families!
SixDotMath presents Google Classroom Using NVDA/JAWS Part 1: Joining a class, Overview, Dealing with Pop-Ups, & Dashboard
Google Classroom Using NVDA/JAWS Part 1
Cool podcasts for kids - including educational podcasts and activities!
Kids Listen logo for the Activity Podcast; text, "Fun & Educational Podcasts"
Kids Listen: Free Podcasts for Kids!
Everything you need to know about the Braille Note Touch!
photo: hands on a BralleNote Touch Plus with app icons flying up. Text, "BrailleNote touch Plus: A comprehensive Resource Guide"
Braille Note Touch Plus Resource Guide
Detailed lesson plans for STEAM activities using CodeSnaps app and Sphero robotic ball!
Photo of Small City CodeSnaps course with text, "Psyched for STEAM"
Psyched for STEAM: Coding Activities
Are you having trouble answering calls? Check this accessibility setting.
Screenshot of Settings > phone with banner or full screen setting options.
iOS 14 and Phone Calls
Learn how to meet with vendors, network with colleagues, and sit in on inspiring presenters - all as if you were meeting face-to-face!
Floor in a virtual conference, with a column of buttons on the left, large blocks of sessions, & small vender blocks
How Does a Virtual Conference Work?
Blind TikTok star, Lucy Edwards shares daily living skills.
Screenshot of Lucy lighting a candle with text, "TikTok Lucy Edwards"
TikTok: Lucy Edwards

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