AT News From Around the Web

Here at the AT Network, we love to learn about all the new, different and constantly evolving AT that is out there. There are so many AT items that we can't possibly keep up with every device or piece of equipment that exists. Fortunately, we are not the only ones researching AT and we can look to other writers around the web! Here are some great other AT blogs and resources to check out for up-to-date Assistive Technology news:

1. The Assistive Technology Daily

From the North Carolina Assistive Technology Program. Some recent posts include:

• ER Browser – The Mobile Web Browser for Dyslexia & Visual Stress

• ZYGO Wireless Voice Amplifier 

2. Assistive Technology
Blog on the topic of assitive technology, eLearning, mind mapping, project management, visual learning, collaborative tools and educational technology. Some recent posts include:

• Co:Writer App for IOS- WOW!

• MimioTeach Interactive Whiteboard- A Powerful Solution

3. Jane Farrall's Blog
Jane is a speech pathologist and special educator passionate about literacy, Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and Assistive Technology. Some recent posts include:

• Symbol Supported Text: Does it really help?

• Literacy Lab: a great tool for quality literacy instruction

4. Assistive Technology Blog
Learn about assistive technology for people with reading disabilities, dyslexia, low vision, blindness and other disabilities that make reading, writing and other tasks difficult. Written by someone who uses AT to read and write. Some recent posts include: 

• Kidspiration Maps: Inspiration Mind Mapping for Kids 

• Review: Celluon Epic Laser Keyboard

5. Maryland Technology Assitance Program Blog
The Maryland AT Blog is a service of the Maryland Department of Disabilities Technology Assistance Program, aimed at providing current updates on new AT, product reviews, conference updates and other AT related news. Some recent posts include:

• AFB's iPad Webinars

• ZoomText University

6. The Assistive Technology BlogThe Assistive Technology Blog is a publication from the Virginia Department of Education's Training and Technical Assistance Center (T/TAC) at Virginia Commonwealth University. Some recent posts include: 

• ZoomText 10.1 for Windows 8 

• Dad Hacks Wheelchair to let his 2 Year Old Explore the World - includes step by step instructions

• Make your PowerPoint talk - (it’s freeware) PowerTalk automatic speech program for PowerPoints.