Serotek System Access-talking software

If you are looking for a free talking software application, System Access may be your ticket to go. Here is the site to give you the instructions on how to use this tool. http://samobile.net/help/sa/

The National Reading Media Assessment (NRMA

The National Reading Media Assessment (NRMA) is live online and ready for  teachers in the field to use! This research-based, standardized assessment  tool determines whether each child who is assessed should be taught  Braille, print, or both. Thorough yet time-efficient, teachers can
 complete, save, and print assessments using this secure site. To begin an  assessment or for more information, please visit  www.NFBNRMA.orghttp://www.nfbnrma.org/.  Contact us with your questions and comments on the feedback page at  www.NFBNRMA.org http://www.nfbnrma.org/, or by calling (410) 659-9314,
 extension 2529.

For more information, contact:
 Dr. Jessica Ewell, Project Coordinator
 Department of Education
 the Jernigan Institute
 National Federation of the Blind
 Tel: (410) 659-9314 ext. 2529
 E-mail: jvewell@nfb.org

Take a Screen shot with iPad

For the low vision user who is connected to the teacher's computer with their iPad--see lesson on airdisplay or any other device that will extend the teacher's screen, the student can now take a screen shot of say a math problem and freeze it on their iPad so they can complete the problem.

The student will hold in the iPad's power button and press the Home button, to take a screen shot. That imagine is a picture and is stored on the iPad with the other pictures. The teacher (or student) can then open that picture  from their camera: type on the top right hand corner and open in any "art" type app, such as SAS Gloss (free app) and then write directly on the imagine. So, if the teacher is doing a math problem, the student can snap a screen shot, open that picture in SAS Gloss and draw/type the answer, notes, etc. These images can be saved, emailed, etc. Fantastic way to have more options

iPad iPhone curriculum

This curriculum was adapted for k-12 or any blind user, from the Hines VA Hospital. This curriculum will take you through  all the basic functions of the ipad and iphone for visually impaired and blind

Go to lessons: iPad iPhone curriculum

Zoomtext Lessons

Here is a selection of Zoomtext lessons that can be downloaded free at To download free lessons, go to http://www.yourtechvision.com/products/zoomtext-lessons

ZoomText Magnifier enlarges and enhances everything on your computer screen, making all of your applications easy to see and use. For more information, go to http://www.aisquared.com/zoomtext/

Low Cost Internet Access for Students at Home

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Comcast's Internet Essentials program seeks to provide low-income students and their families with affordable Internet access at home. 

Enrollment in the program is based on several stipulations, including eligibility for the free or reduced-price meal program at school. Those who qualify can receive Internet access for $9.95 a month. The Register-Mail (Galesburg, Ill.)<http://r.smartbrief.com/resp/dWepCeiWgsCevbAyCidaznCicNfNKG?format=standard> (10/7)

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