84 Location Unity Dolch Word Cards
by Samuel Sennott
Here is a terrific phonics resource that includes the 84 location Unity icon sequence cards for the Dolch words, the popular high frequency word list. It is created and shared on Gail Van Tatenhove’s website, a great Unity resource. Also check out all of her freeware resources at: http://www.vantatenhove.com/materials.php
Go to the 84 Location Unity Dolch Word Cards: http://www.vantatenhove.com/showfolder.php?id=30
Hoover’s New Wheels on the AEX
by Samuel Sennott
Check out another generous offering by Byron Wilkes of Learning Magic Inc. The exchange is filled with gems like this. The AEX or Intellitools Activity Exchange can be found at: http://aex.intellitools.com
I saw the exchange was acting up, so here is the direct links to the resource on the Learning Magic Site.
Hoover’s New Wheels
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This activity is based upon a true story about a dog named Hoover who unfortunately suffered a broken back in a ‘freak accident’. Paralyzed in the hind portion of his body, he was forced to hop along on his front legs. Well that was true until a colleague of mine and I were able to fit him with some “new wheels”. This activity helps illustrate that being in a wheelchair is not that limiting. Hoover has been an inspiration to many of us who know him. Even when he hopped along and dragged his legs behind him he continued to be happy and thrived in his environment. But now with his new wheels he is able to chase the pesky squirrels that live in his yard again. |
Note: There is a companion activity in the Goodies section entitled “Hoover’s Newest Wheelchair”, which documents a later upgrade to a newer wheelchair as well. The activity is created in one of the writing templates from our “The Writing Bin” CD. On the CD there are six unique templates which allow you to create activities that will provide both reading and writing opportunities for your students. There are also over thirty finished activities available on the CD for your use. |
Ebook List Posted on ACOLUG
by Samuel Sennott
Russel Cross recently posted a great list of accessible books on the ACOLUG (Augmentative Communication Online Users Group) Listserv. Check it out:
http://www.gutenberg.org/ – project gutenburg – html, text (FREE)
http://www.ebooks.com/ – ebooks – Microsoft reader, Mobipocket, Adobe
http://etext.library.adelaide.edu.au/ – University of Adelaide – html, txt (FREE)
http://www.ereader.com/ – ereader – ereader format (use with Palm, Mob, Mac, PC) – has best DRM I have seen IMHO – can copy as much as you like but must enter name and credit card number every time.
http://www.fictionwise.com/ – Microsoft reader, Mobipocket, Adobe, Palm reader, fiction wise reader?
http://www.amazon.com – Adobe, Microsoft reader
http://etext.virginia.edu/ebooks/ – Microsoft, Palm – (FREE)
http://manybooks.net/ – eReader, PDF, Plucker, iSilo, Doc, or zTXT (FREE)
http://www.memoware.com/ – Formats, so many it insane (FREE) http://www.memoware.com/mw.cgi/?screen=help_format
http://www.pdabookstore.com/ – Memoware bookstore – many formats
http://www.pdabookstore.com/servlet/mw?t=help_help&si=4
http://www.buddhanet.net/ebooks.htm – Adobe (FREE)
http://www.adobe.com/epaper/ebooks/ebookmall/index.html – huge list of pay sites using Adobe
http://www.awe-struck.net/ – romance & sci-fi – HTML, PDF,Rocket, REB, Microsoft Reader,Pocket PC PDA, Mobipocket, EBookman, Hiebook
http://www.planetpdf.com/free_pdf_e…p?CurrentPage=1 – PDFs (FREE)
http://www.powells.com/ebookstore/ebooks.html – Microsoft, Adobe, Palm
http://www.double-dragon-ebooks.com/ – Rocket-eBook, Hiebook, Adobe PDF, MS-Reader, Mobipocket, iSilo, Franklin eBookMan, and Palm Doc.
http://www.diesel-ebooks.com/ – Microsoft, Adobe, Palm
http://www.bob-e-books.com/ – Microsoft, Rocket, Softbook
http://esspc-ebooks.com/default.htm – Microsoft PC Reader, Mobipocket
http://www.bookrags.com/ebooks/ – PDF, RTF, HTML (Free?)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/doctorwho/clas…oks/index.shtml – HTML (FREE but only Dr Who books?)
http://ebooks.whsmith.co.uk/151ABB2…/en/Default.htm – Adobe, Microsoft, Mobipocket
http://www.ebooks3.com/ – html (FREE)
Skateboarders Ride Transitional Book
by Samuel Sennott
As there is much big news to report on the accessible books front, I will be cleaning out the closet of all the drafted posts of this type. Check out this engaging book. Direct selectors can use the navigational arrows, and switch scanners can use the arrow keys to navigate.
Download the Book
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Download the Talking Book
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Build Background Knowledge and Writing Motivation with Videos
Skateboarding Bulldog Tyson
1. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-abbze6T3Cs
2. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ziDeUbifKIM
Skateboarding Tricks
1. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6FrISkXDElQ
2. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uf3n4pqsboE&feature=related (Super Slow Motion!)
3. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b10b3JZmC-E&feature=related Best Tricks Ever 2