So many amazing AT devices available, and many are available for reading. I was able to watch a webinar recently...
The webinar is available in a PDF, doc, or audio which is very helpful. I enjoyed learning about all the different types of AT specific to reading. Sometimes you can get lost just searching for devices on your own. One thing I thought was really neat was BookShare.org. This is a great way for students to share books online to advance in reading. The books can be available in audio format which is of course helpful for students who have difficulties reading. This is great for them to listen, follow along, and start matching words and sounds. The fees are also waived for users who are participating in an educational setting. There are so many schools with budgets that don't support these extra devices that can be incredibly helpful, so it's nice to see a company waive fees to allow users to access their software.
It's an entire online library available for people with print disabilities. There are free memberships available as I said above, and also there is an online community. This allows users to chat with others about books, services, and review products. I think being able to talk to others about products is one of the most helpful things about this software.
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