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eSchool Today

E School Today: People With Disabilities

For Students 4th - 9th
Understand what it means to have a disability, and learn about accessibility options for many people.
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The Alliance for Technology Access: Homepage

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
The Alliance for Technology Access (ATA) is a network of community-based resource centers, developers and vendors, affiliates, and associates dedicated to providing information and support services to children and adults with...
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Collection: Becoming Helen Keller

For Students 9th - 10th
Rediscover the complex life and legacy of the author, advocate and human rights pioneer. Helen Keller (1880-1968), who was deaf and blind since childhood, used her celebrity and wit to advocate for social justice, particularly for women,...
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US Department of Labor

U.s. Department of Labor: Americans With Disabilities Act

For Students 9th - 10th
A wealth of information and resources related to the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of American History: The Disability Rights Movement

For Students 9th - 10th
This web-based exhibit from the National Museum of American History traces the history of those with disabilities fighting for equal rights.
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Other

Freshman Academy: New Approaches to Civil Rights [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This section from an American History book covers the extension of the application of civil rights that were legislated in the 1960s. Read about busing, affirmative action, disability rights movement, and the Native American protest...
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: What Does This Symbol Actually Mean?

For Students 9th - 10th
What does the wheelchair image of the International Symbol of Access mean? Adrian Treharne explains. [4:10]
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Interaction Design Foundation: The Seven Principles of Universal Design

For Students 9th - 10th
It can be easy to forget that users don't come in a standard format when designing products. We're getting better at catering for different personas or demographics but industry still lags a long way behind design that is accessible to...
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Other

Learning Disabilities Association of California

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This organization is made up of parents, teachers, and other professionals to help promote understanding of and resources for people with learning disabilities. It provides definitions, symptoms, and access to books about this children.
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Other

Dreamms for Kids: Assistive Technology Solutions

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Site is dedicated to facilitating technology access to children with special needs. Check out the "Links," link for a wide variety of information from other sites.
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Other

Dreamms for Kids: Assistive Technology Solutions

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Site is dedicated to facilitating technology access to children with special needs. Check out the "Links," link for a wide variety of information from other sites.
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Other

Infinite Potential Through Assistive Technologies

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Very informative site whose mission is to advance independence and promote inclusive opportunities for children and adults with disabilities through technology.
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Other

Infinite Potential Through Assistive Technologies

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Very informative site whose mission is to advance independence and promote inclusive opportunities for children and adults with disabilities through technology.
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Other

Codi: Assistive Technology

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
If you need information on assistive technology take a look at this site! Many of the documents on CODI are publicly available nowhere else on the internet. Many links provided.
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Other

Infinitec: Assistive Technology in School: Glossary of Common Acronyms and Terms

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
A glossary of terms that are used when discussing and learning about the use of assistive technologies in an educational setting.
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University at Buffalo

University of Buffalo: Center for Assistive Technology

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
The Center for Assistive Technology conducts research, education and service to increase knowledge about assistive devices for persons with disabilities. This site has four major components: research, education, services and...
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Other

Infinitec: Resource Guides

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
These two resource guides are a great way to learn about the full array of assistive devices and services available for a wide variety of special hearing and vision needs for any age.
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Other

Infinitec: Work and Assistive Technology

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Work is about finding a way to effectively complete a task. Many new Assistive Technology (AT) devices are available to help people get work done by new means, such as by dictating text to a voice recognition program, or by having...
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Pew Research Center

Pew: How Voters With Disabilities Are Blocked From the Ballot Box

For Students 9th - 10th
This article describes some of the barriers Americans with disabilities face when trying to vote. It also discusses how such barriers are being addressed in some circumstances and how they are getting worse in other cases.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: Injuries of the Nervous System

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Injuries to the central nervous system may damage tissues of the brain or spinal cord. If an injury is mild, a person may have a full recovery. If an injury is...
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Other

Codi: Computing

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This is a site for information about computer adaptations for people with special needs. If you have a need this is the place to visit to find an answer to your question.
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Other

Codi: Adaptive Computing

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
At CODI you will find links to various companies and the products available to meet adaptive technology needs for a variety of people. Many of the resources are expensive but funding is available through a variety of resources.
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Other

Assistive Technology Products

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
An online company that lists many assistive technology products, organized into categories of different needs. Products can be purchased directly from the site.
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Other

Cpsr: Cyber Rights

For Students 9th - 10th
CPSR offers an informative discussion of current legal and policy topics hosted by group working for rights of assembly and speech for online communities.