Website Contributors
The following people provided their expertise in writing content for this website. Thank you to all of the contributors! Brandes, Sheila, CBIS ABE Teacher Robbinsdale Adult Academic Program Carey Wack,…
Math
EquatIO - Easily create math expressions including equations and formulas - Compatible with Google Docs, Forms, Slides, Sheets, and Drawings - Input via keyboard, handwriting recognition (via touchscreen or touchpad),…
Phones and Computers
Phones Android Accessibility Overview Audio Support Features Mobility Virtual Assistant - Hey Google Vision Apple iPhone Accessibility Overview Cognitive Hearing Mobility Virtual Assistant - Siri Vision Computers Apple Mac Computer…
Reading
Screenreader A screen reader is a software program that allows blind and low-vision individuals to read the content on a computer screen with a voice synthesizer or braille display. The…
Writing
Grammarly Browser extension and app. Works well for students with dyslexia, brain injury, dysgraphia, and differing learning styles. Grammarly makes sure everything you type is effective and mistake‑free. Eliminates writing…
Blindness and Vision Loss
Reading Glasses: Strengths available 1.0, 1.5, 1.75, 2.0, 2.25, 2.50, 2.5, 2.75, 3.0. Hand Held Magnifiers: Reduces strain on the eyes. Other options are available upon request. Laptop Computer Screen…
Deafness and Hearing Loss
Classroom Amplifier: For teacher use, with a microphone. Student Amplifier: About the size of a cell phone, amplifies up to 40 decibels. If you have a student with a specific need that…
Math
Shelf liner: For tactile and multisensory learning. Stimulates learning by accessing multiple brain pathways. You can use this to have students trace numbers with their fingers or you can place…
Mobility Challenges
Large Pencils (round) and Triangular-Shaped Large Pencils: For those who have a hard time holding/gripping a regular pencil. Pencil Grips: Grips make your pencil or pen easier to hold and…
Reading
Shelf Liner/Sand Trays: For tactile and multisensory learning. Stimulates learning by accessing multiple brain pathways. Encourages hands-on learning of the alphabet. You can use this to have students trace letters,…
