As we started to explore UDL, we found this informative blog from Karen Janowski that talks about UDL  - It's Not About the Tools; It's About the Possibilities.  

If you’re looking for a little more information on UDL, check these links out:

• Three primary principles guide UDL—and provide structure for the Guidelines -…

As we started to explore dyslexia, we found this informative video which illustrates what it is like to have Dyslexia. 

If you’re looking for a little more information on dyslexia, check these links out:

• Get the basics on dyslexia from the experts at International Dyslexia Association.  One key fact you need to know – “Dyslexia is NOT due to either lack of intelligence or desire to learn; with appropriate teaching methods,…

This week, we spent time focusing on OCR (Optical Character Recognition): what is it, and how can its incorporation into assistive technologies help people who have difficulty reading printed text?  

If you’re looking for a little more detail on how OCR works and how to harness its capabilities to their fullest capacity, check these links out:

• Great article from About.com: …

Repost from last year - Theresa and Steve pulled together tips and tricks for capturing text with the Intel Reader.  Here is what they shared:

The Intel Reader uses a high resolution camera to capture images.  Here are some tips that can help you achieve better results taking pictures of text:

1)      Hold the camera steady until you hear the camera shutter tone indicating the image capture has completed.  Try holding the Intel Reader at eye level, resting your elbows on…