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Assistive Technology: A Student’s Perspective on AT and Independence

February 15, 2021 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm EST

Free

Assistive technology is an important and continuously changing tool for learning and independence when living with a visual impairment. Various applications that are ideal for students of all ages will be discussed and demonstrated. Different book devices such as the National Library Service for the Blind (NLS)/Braille and Audio Reading Download (BARD), Learning Ally, and Bookshare will be presented. In addition, the accessibility of Apple products such as iOS and Mac iOS devices and how different applications improve daily independence in the classroom and in the home will be shown. Feel free to try out what is being presented on your own device throughout the workshop. Time for questions will be provided.

Details

Date:
February 15, 2021
Time:
11:00 am - 12:30 pm EST
Cost:
Free
Event Category:

Organizer

Illiniois School for the Visually Impaired
Phone:
(217) 479-4414
Email:
michelle.clark@illinois.gov