Links for materials reviewed in the spring 2010 workshops:

• AccessApps is an initiative supported by the JISC Regional Support Centres (RSC) and JISC TechDis. It consists of over 60 open source and freeware Windows applications, running from a USB stick. AccessApps provides a range of solutions to support writing, reading and planning as well as sensory, cognitive and physical difficulties.

• http://www.rsc-ne-scotland.ac.uk/eduapps/accessapps.php

• RSC_accessapps_guide.pdf  

• Text-to-Speech
• Using Portable Media Players in the Classroom
• Homework: Having fun with ACER? 

Scanners:

• http://www.assistivetechnology.vcu.edu/2010/03/no_scanner_is_really_a_magic_w.html
• http://www.assistivetechnology.vcu.edu/2009/06/where_oh_where_can_i_get_a_mul.html 
• Use DigiScan icon in system tray to set "Custom" and "Scan" buttons as well as location to save files 

AT Consideration:

• http://www.ttac.vt.edu/vaatpp/index.html
• http://www.vcu.edu/ttac/assistive_technology/  

Acer Aspire One tips:

• Disable/enable touchpad:  Fn + F7
• Brighten/darken screen: Fn + Right Arrow
• Screen flickering? Try to adjust the Display options. Still won't steady? See warranty info in next bullet.
• Battery won't charge? Refer to warranty information and send it back in to Acer (it's easy-go on web site and print a return ticket)

Links for programs reviewed in the spring 2009 workshops:

• Audacity
• Photo Story
• Word Talk
• Read:  OutLoud
• MS Reader
• ReadPlease
• ABBYY Fine Reader and Presto Page Manager (to be used with scanner) 
• Fatbits
• Alarm
• iTunes how-to's
• On-screen keyboard 
• Word accessibility features
• Using features of Microsoft Office 2003
• Adjusting the operating system for accessibility
• Sources for free electronic text

The tech matrix was designed to assist in the process of matching features of software and/or devices to tools.  Access it on-line at:   www.techmatrix.org/ 

What about the AT Boogie?  Use it at your next staff development.

Important! For the folks who attended the Region 1 session in Richmond on March 24, you need to follow these steps to turn your Acer Aspire One's microphones on:

Click: START

Click: RUN

Type:  MSCONFIG

Click:  STARTUP tab.

Uncheck : "RTHDCPL"

RESTART

Outcomes:

1. What student will you use this computer with (for AT Consideration)?

2. How will you show what you have developed/learned/done?

Will you conduct trainings back in your school division?

Do you want to write? (blog entry, newsletter article?)

Do you want to present at the TechKnowledgy conference (statewide)?

Do you want to present at a TechTuesday (regional)?

Do you want to create a video or podcast?