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Celebrating 35 Years of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

The Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) is looking for submissions of artwork, photography, essays, etc. highlighting how IDEA has made a difference in your life. Help…Continue

Tags: disabilities, education, special, IDEA

Started Oct 27, 2010

New and Improved TechMatrix Launched!

Just wanted to announce our official relaunch with many new features! The TechMatrix is a powerful, free online database to help identify educational and…Continue

Started Oct 14, 2010

 

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Make the Match: Kids and Tech

Do you need help matching tech tools to the needs of your struggling students? Join the TechMatrix and get expert advice from TechMatrix staff (and each other!), as we build a community of practice around finding and matching AT to student needs.
Jul 14, 2011
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Noelle Federico commented on TechMatrix's group Make the Match: Kids and Tech
"Anyone have any advice or information on using any type of technology in classrooms from kindergarten up to 3rd grade?"
Jul 12, 2011
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Make the Match: Kids and Tech

Do you need help matching tech tools to the needs of your struggling students? Join the TechMatrix and get expert advice from TechMatrix staff (and each other!), as we build a community of practice around finding and matching AT to student needs.
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Make the Match: Kids and Tech

Do you need help matching tech tools to the needs of your struggling students? Join the TechMatrix and get expert advice from TechMatrix staff (and each other!), as we build a community of practice around finding and matching AT to student needs.
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Make the Match: Kids and Tech

Do you need help matching tech tools to the needs of your struggling students? Join the TechMatrix and get expert advice from TechMatrix staff (and each other!), as we build a community of practice around finding and matching AT to student needs.
Mar 21, 2011
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TechMatrix replied to TechMatrix's discussion Transitioning with Technology in the group Make the Match: Kids and Tech
"Interesting read in NY Times on challenges faced by students with LD entering post secondary education: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/09/education/edlife/09landmark-t.html?ref=education   While Landmark has certainly been successful for some…"
Jan 10, 2011
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Nov 1, 2010
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Celebrating 35 Years of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

The Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) is looking for submissions of artwork, photography, essays, etc. highlighting how IDEA has made a difference in your life. Help celebrate IDEA's 35th anniversary by submitting something! Celebrating 35 Years of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)In 1975, the passage of the Education for All Handicapped Children Act (Public Law 94-142) guaranteed access to a…See More
Oct 27, 2010
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TechMatrix replied to TechMatrix's discussion Transitioning with Technology in the group Make the Match: Kids and Tech
"Today is National Disability Mentoring Day. A recent IES report shows some positive trends in employment and post-secondary outcomes for students with disabilities: * Postsecondary enrollment rates were higher in 2005 than in 1990 for youth with…"
Oct 20, 2010
TechMatrix replied to KarenJanowski's discussion iPads in the group iPads/iPods in Special Education
"The Reeve Foundation also put together "Guide to the Best Apps for People Living with Paralysis", though their list includes apps for other smartphones as well as iPod/iPad. Many of these apps would be beneficial for a wide variety of…"
Oct 14, 2010
TechMatrix posted a discussion

New and Improved TechMatrix Launched!

Just wanted to announce our official relaunch with many new features! The TechMatrix is a powerful, free online database to help identify educational and assistive technology resources for students with special needs. With the addition of many new features, the TechMatrix is greatly expanded, easier to use, and includes many new implementation resources. Match Technology Tools to the Needs of Your Struggling StudentsUse the TechMatrix to search for…See More
Oct 14, 2010
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TechMatrix replied to TechMatrix's discussion Transitioning with Technology in the group Make the Match: Kids and Tech
"Thanks for sharing the link - very helpful info. We've just put together a collection of transition resources on the web to coincide with National Disability Employment Awareness Month. It's a good place to start to find training and…"
Oct 14, 2010
Heidi Silver-Pacuilla replied to TechMatrix's discussion Transitioning with Technology in the group Make the Match: Kids and Tech
"October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month! Technologies that help individuals w disabilities transition to the workplace are critical to move the appallingly stagnant numbers of individuals with disabilities who are employed. See the…"
Oct 11, 2010
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Make the Match: Kids and Tech

Do you need help matching tech tools to the needs of your struggling students? Join the TechMatrix and get expert advice from TechMatrix staff (and each other!), as we build a community of practice around finding and matching AT to student needs.
Oct 11, 2010
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Make the Match: Kids and Tech

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Oct 8, 2010
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Literacy in AAC

A group focused on speaking about current literacy instruction for users of augmentative communication.
Oct 8, 2010
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General Education Teacher, Special Education Teacher, AT Specialist, Technology Specialist, Professional Development Provider, other
About Me:
The TechMatrix (www.techmatrix.org) is a powerful, free online database to help educators and families find educational and assistive technology resources and help for students with special needs. With the addition of new search features, expert advice, professional development resources, Hot Topic pages and updated product listings, the new TechMatrix is greatly expanded, easier to use, and includes many new implementation resources.
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