3-D Printing and AT

3-D printing is a relatively new technology, yet it has already become well-known and widely used.  Several libraries across the country, including mine, now have 3-D printers available to use for a small fee.  What assistive technologies would you like to 3-D print?

http://3dprintingindustry.com/2015/03/23/2015-white-house-science-fair-promises-3d-printing-education-for-us-students/

Smartpen Comparison

There are several smartpens now available, which can make choosing between them difficult.  This article shares information about the Neo N2 pen and compares it with the LiveScribe and the Equil Smartpen, two popular smartpens.
http://www.cnet.com/news/hands-on-with-the-neo-n2-smartpen/

Ebook Resources

Here’s a brief and useful overview of several excellent ebook sources.
http://m.androidcentral.com/quick-look-ebook-stores-android?utm_source=ac&utm_medium=dlvrit#slide2

Kindle Features

The Kindle is one of the best e-readers for people with dyslexia due to its ease of use and settings. Here are more tips and tricks for your Kindle:

http://www.buzzfeed.com/nicolenguyen/kindle-tips-and-tricks?bftw&utm_term=4ldqpfp#4ldqpfp

Advice to Remember

New Education System for Already-Successful Finland

Finland, although it already possesses one of the most successful educational systems in the world, is preparing to overhaul that education system.  According to this article, they plan to phase out traditional classrooms and subjects of teaching in favor of setups that will better prepare students for life in the real world.
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/finland-schools-subjects-are-out-and-topics-are-in-as-country-reforms-its-education-system-10123911.html

Writing Issues and Learning Differences

Writing issues may stem from several learning differences, and telling them apart my be very difficult.  This list may be a good place to start.

https://www.understood.org/en/learning-attention-issues/child-learning-disabilities/writing-issues/understanding-your-childs-trouble-with-writing?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=understoodorg

Dyslexic Scientists

This is a fascinating list of a few famous scientists and inventors who have (or had) dyslexia.
http://www.happydyslexic.com/node/15

Google’s Assistive Tech

Google doesn’t seem to advertise many of the services it provides.  Some people probably haven’t heard of the assistive technology that Google has made available, or the services that now support assistive tech.
http://www.google.com/accessibility/all-products-features.html

Standalone OCR

This standalone OCR device (hopefully the first of many) may prove immensely beneficial to students with severe dyslexia or reading issues.
http://www.axsol.com/at_ttmini.php