Reading+Resources+and+Research

Additional Resources and Research

[|DynaVox]
 * This article describes the benefits of utilizing a DynaVox to increase reading and literacy skills/access.

[|Table of Devices, Ages, and Targeted Area of Reading]
 * In this document, devices are broken down into categories by feature and then more specifically broken down by age ranges and different skill areas of reading that can be targeted.

__Universal Design for Learning and Assistive Technology __
 * [[file:UDL Article.pdf]]
 * This is the abstract of the article:
 * "The increased number of students with learning disabilities in general education secondary school classrooms presents complex challenges for today’s educators. This article describes how the Universal Design for Learning theoretical framework can be used with assistive technology to enhance educational opportunities for secondary students with learning disabilities. Barriers that prevent secondary teachers from effectively selecting, adopting, implementing, and assessing assistive technology devices are discussed and potential solutions are identified. The article concludes with recommendations for enhancing secondary teachers’ professional development opportunities."

[|WATI-Reading Power Point]
 * This Power Point presentation from the Wisconsin Assistive Technology Initiative covers all areas of reading and the use of AT.