Symbolworld - A symbol supported web browser

Remember Writing with Symbols? The company is Widget and they have developed this symbol based browser called Webwide. It's a subscription based service that changes the view of websites from normal view to a simplified text layout or with symbol support. There's full speech support in any view. Because Communicate: Webwide is a subscription service, the symbols don't need to be installed on your machine. There is a free trial available. Pricing is in UK pounds and translates to about $45 US dollars for the first year, then about $31 per year thereafter. If you try it, please post your comments.

MITS conference registration link

Click on the post title to be directed to the MITS conference online registration. The conference is Monday, June 22 and Tuesday, June 23. There are 3 different full day sessions to choose from on Monday, and several workshop options for Tuesday. The reduced rate is only $35.

Macomb ISD Universal Design for Learning Initiative

I was reminded of this resource today, it is e3t.org. Engage, Expand and Encompass through Technology, Macomb ISD's resource for all things UDL. There are tools for UDL lesson plans and "How To's" for Digital Organization and Developing a Web Presence. Also, Teacher Resources, Student Resources, Web 2.0 tools and more! It's been added to our Links to Resources section.

In the Web Presence section there are numerous classroom Blogs to visit too. A 7th grade science class, special education math, and world history to name a few.

Tobii user with ALS

Dan, the Tobii ATI rep, sent this to me, it's about a woman with ALS that uses an eye gaze system. Post title will link to the story.

New switch positioning system

RJ Cooper has a new gadget called a Switch Poser. He's including some industrial strength Velcro with it. It adjusts to any angle - the switch is sold separately.

TobiiATI Newsletter

Click on the post title to be directed to the May issue of Tobii talk, an electronic newletter. You may subscribe from this link.

New Fusion USB

I just spoke with the Fusion rep and found out that they're coming out with a new version. It's the same price and ready to ship. We have had many success stories with the Fusion and I'm sure we'll be getting some of these. Here's information from the flier.

Easy file transfer—Convenient file mobility
With Fusion USB students can:
• Connect directly to any computer for quick and easy file transfer
• Connect directly to a printer for quick printout
• Copy Fusion files to a thumb-drive and take them home, or the computer lab
With the Fusion and USB thumbdrive teachers can:
• Upload writing assignments into the Fusion
• Upload a chapter from a book to be read back to the student
• Upload text from a website for easy reaback
• Load new software programs as they become available
Every Writer comes with these features:
• Word Prediction
• Keyboard Instruction
• Thesaurus and Spell Check
• Spell It! Spelling/vocabulary program
• Creative Writing Prompts
• Spanish to English Dictionary