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Using Assistive Technology to Individualize Instruction
Differentiated instruction is a way of individualizing instruction to meet the varied learning styles and abilities of students with disabilities. Assistive technology (AT) can support differentiated instruction by capitalizing on learners’ strengths while compensating for their areas of difficulty. Continue reading…
Try Visual Social Supports to Improve Children’s Challenging Behavior
by Meghan Kunz
For some children with disabilities, new situations and transitions between activities can trigger challenging behaviors and anxiety. A strategy called visual social supports can help deal with those issues. Also called story boards, social scripting, and Social Stories™, these short, illustrated narratives help a child understand, interpret, or ease into situations that might be new, confusing, or challenging. Proven effective at decreasing inappropriate behaviors such as hitting, screaming, and grabbing, such stories provide a visual means to understand otherwise non-visual information. Continue reading…
Upcoming Workshops
Creation Station: Puppet Theater
Saturday, March 6, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. – PACER Center, register
Use felt, stuffing, and yarn to create your very own puppets. Add accessories, and all the world is a stage for your creation! For kids ages 4 – 21 with and without disabilities. Continue reading…
EX.I.T.E Camp 2010: FREE Summer Fun for Middle School Girls with Disabilities
EXploring Interests in Technology and Engineering (EX.I.T.E.) Camp
APPLICATION DEADLINE MAY 1, 2010
The Simon Technology Center is gearing up for the eighth year of the EXploring Interests in Technology and Engineering (EX.I.T.E.) camp at PACER Center. The camp provides a variety of experiences in science, technology, engineering, and math for middle school girls with disabilities. Continue reading…
Upcoming Workshops
Early Childhood and Assistive Technology
Tuesday, March 23, 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. – PACER CENTER, register
Children from birth to age 5 with developmental delays or disabilities may be entitled to certain services and may be helped by assistive technology (AT). Continue reading…
STC TechNotes by Pacer Center
Upcoming Workshops
Creation Station: Marbled Masterpieces
Saturday, February 6, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. – PACER Center, register
Create beautiful marbled paper for writing, journaling, or giving as an original Valentine’s Day gift! Come join the fun as we spray shaving cream, squish it with vibrant colors, and create wonderful works of art! (We’ll be using food coloring, which will stain clothing, so please dress accordingly.) Continue reading…