Assistive Technology
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Accommodating Note-Taking
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Four examples of note-taking accommodations that can benefit students with language-based learning disabilities.
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Breaking Assistive Technology Myths
Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Assistive technology can allow students to fully realize their academic potential, but there are many misconceptions about it. Let’s review some common myths about AT!
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Getting Ready for a New School Year with Assistive Technology
Tuesday, August 22, 2023
Follow this four-step guide to successfully implement assistive technology into your children's toolbox.
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Using Assistive Technology to Address Students’ Individualized Education Program Accommodations
Tuesday, April 25, 2023
Assistive technology can meet specific literacy learning needs for children and teens struggling with reading or writing.
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Free IRRC Service Helps Iowa Children With Reading Disabilities
Wednesday, June 9, 2021
The Iowa Reading Research Center introduces families to assistive technology that may help their children with reading and writing.
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Supporting Your Children’s and Teens’ Home Learning: Dyslexia and Writing: How Can Caregivers Help?
Tuesday, November 3, 2020
Help overcome the writing frustrations of children with dyslexia by using a handful of approaches and incorporating assistive technology.
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Supporting Your Children’s and Teens’ Home Learning: Use of Assistive Technology
Tuesday, May 5, 2020
Apps and extensions can help children who are struggling at home with reading and writing tasks.
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Supporting Your Children’s and Teens’ Home Learning: A Guide for Families
Tuesday, April 14, 2020
The IRRC’s Supporting Your Children's and Teen's Home Learning Guide provides web resources by subject area and for assistive technology use, as well as tips for a successful home learning approach.