Dyslexic-Friendly Keyboarding?

One of our members has recommended this website (http://www.typingstudy.com/) as a dyslexic-friendly way to learn keyboarding.

Dyslexia and Identification

This article gives excellent insight into why teachers should be trained to recognize dyslexia.
http://wnyt.com/article/stories/s3615372.shtml

Google in the Classroom

Google’s Chromebooks (small, inexpensive laptops) and Google Apps for Education have been approved for use in classrooms by New York City.
http://mashable.com/2014/11/17/nyc-chromebooks-education/?utm_cid=mash-com-Tw-main-link

Upcoming Deal!

Popular text-to-speech program Dragon Naturally Speaking will be on deep discount for a very short time (as a Lightning Deal) at Amazon.com. The sale begins at around 8:39 AM EST, but it might be a good idea to be ready early, because Lightning Deals go quickly.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/goldbox/ref=nav_cs_gb

Dyslexia and Comics

Here is a fascinating article about why comic books are beneficial to people with dyslexia.
http://panels.net/dyslexia-and-comics/

Dyslexic Kids Support Group

Remember to contact me as early as possible for the time and location of the Dyslexic Kids Support Group meeting.  RSVP to Dyslexic.Kids@gmail.com is required by 4:00pm EST to attend tonight’s meeting.

Android 5.0’s Accessibility Features

The new Android 5.0 Lollipop operating system for Android devices has some fantastic accessibility features.  Check out this review: http://www.androidcentral.com/accessibility-features-android-50-lollipop

Audiobooks?

How do you feel about audiobooks?  Do they help you read better, are they confusing, or are they somewhere in between?

Apps for People with Dyslexia

As requested by one of our members, here is a list of apps designed  to help people with dyslexia.  Each app’s description states whether it is available on Apple or Android (or both).
http://mashable.com/2014/07/28/apps-for-dyslexia/

IDEA Requirements

Unfortunately, some schools attempt to avoid providing accommodations required by the IDEA.  Here is a useful article on responding to these attempts with specific sections of the IDEA regulations.

https://www.understood.org/en/school-learning/your-childs-rights/if-denied-services/10-smart-responses-for-when-the-school-cuts-or-denies-services?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=understoodorg#slide-1