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At the Core: Built in Accessibility Features in Apple Mobile Devices and Computers Marbea Tammaro, MEd, OTR/L VOTA SSS 3/5/2016
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Objectives: Gain basic understanding of universal design and universal design for learning Identify accessibility features in updated Apple devices Access accessibility features available in Apple devices ( iPhone/iPod Touch, iPad, Macbook) Identify how these features might be used to support student learning Explore/experience accessibility features in device
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Accessibility- It’s the new normal! Universal Design - Barrier FreeDesign for All Universal Design for Learning - CAST UDL graphic organizer
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Apple Accessibility- iOS and OS X iOS - iPod Touch, iPhone, iPad OS X - Mac computer - laptop and desktop
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Accessibility - Macbook Simplify display Text to speech Dictionary Word completion Dictation - speech to text Summarize Photo Booth Calendar Multimedia- iphoto and imovie Accessibility -
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Simplify display Text to speech Dictionary Word completion Dictation - speech to text Summarize Photo Booth Calendar Multimedia- iphoto and imovie 6
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Accessibility iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch Guided Access Speak Selection Siri Dictation/ speech to text iBooks Safari Reader Dictionary Camera/Photo Booth Word prediction
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Where are they?! Macbooklaunch pad-system preferences - accessibility iPadsettings- general- accessibility
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How can these support students and teachers? Use device similar to other students else has to support their learning Participation Alternate ways for students to learn information Alternate ways for students to demonstrate learning/ understanding
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Resources from Apple…. Apple Technology: Uniquely Equipped to Let Every Student Succeed (pdf on website) Using Apple Technology to Support Learners with Sensory and Learning Disabilities (pdf on website) Creating Inclusive Learning Environments (iTunes U mini
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Resources from Apple…. Apple Technology: Uniquely Equipped to Let Every Student Succeed (pdf on website) Using Apple Technology to Support Learners with Sensory and Learning Disabilities (pdf on website) Creating Inclusive Learning Environments (iTunes U mini courses - free) Creating Accessible iBooks with iBook Author (iTunes U - free)
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Other places to turn…. Ablenet- vendor - products and webinars Closing the Gap - organization that educates about AT VCU Assistive Technology blog Glenda's Assistive Technology blog
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Demonstration Text to speech Speech to text Word completion
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Your turn….. explore and try out these features…. Find the accessibility options in your device - try onechange contrast, change text size, zoom Speech to text/dictation in phone, ipad or computer Word completion on mac computer (available only in Apple software - pages, keynote, etc) or iPad Guided Access and more……..
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Contact InfoMarbea Tammaro, MEd, OTR/L Assistive Technology Specialist Arlington Public Schools
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Guided Access and more…….. 13
Contact InfoMarbea Tammaro, MEd, OTR/L Assistive Technology Specialist Arlington Public Schools
[email protected]
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