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Camera Mouse
Camera Mouse is a free program that enables you to control the mouse pointer on your computer screen just by moving your head. Be sure to check out the informational video on the website! Age Group: All ages |
Why UDL? Controlling the mouse pointer with your head instead of your hand is a perfect example of providing options for physical response. See also: |
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Paralyzed Graffiti Artist Draws With His Eyes
Watch this video to see how Los Angeles-based graffiti artist Tony Quan uses a tool called "The Eye Writer" to create art using his eyes rather than his hands. Age Group: All ages |
Why UDL? Creating art with eye movements is a great example of providing options for physical response. |
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UDL in Higher Education Biology ExamplesIn this video, watch how Dr. Dawn Tamarkin, Professor of Biology at Springfield Technical Community College in Springfield, MA, incorporates UDL principles into her Introductory Biology course. Age Group: This is an example from higher education, but this strategy can be used across grade levels |
Why UDL? Dr. Tamarkin creates “tactile cells” in order to make examining cells through a microscope more accessible to all of her students. Students with motor weaknesses may have difficulty manipulating a microscope, and these "tactile cells" are excellent examples of "providing options in the mode of physical response." |
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No Keys Virtual Keyboard
No-Keys is a computer software program that displays an on screen keyboard, also known as a virtual keyboard (a picture of a computer keyboard on the screen). Users can "type" on this onscreen keyboard using a mouse, trackball, or similar pointing device. Age Group: All ages |
Why UDL? The different options for "typing" (mouse, trackball, etc.) are great examples of options in the mode of physical response. See also: |
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Microsoft Accessibility Options
Use this tutorial to learn more about free accessibility options that are built into frequently used Microsoft applications. Age Group: All ages |
Why UDL? The options described in the tutorial, such as StickyKeys, MouseKeys, FilterKeys, and selecting cursor size and color options are excellent examples of providing options in the mode of response. See also: |
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TechMatrix
The TechMatrix is a powerful tool for finding educational and assistive technology products for students. Age Group: All ages |
Why UDL? Use the TechMatrix search engine as a resource to find the assistive technologies that provide options in the mode of physical action. See also: |
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Switch Scanning Methods
Better Living Through Technology offers online animation examples of the different switch scanning systems available. Age Group: All ages |
Why UDL? Switches offer an alternative method to provide students' input into a computer or other media. See also: |
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Click-N-Type
Click-N-Type is an on-screen virtual keyboard designed for individuals who have difficulty typing on a physical computer keyboard. Age Group: All ages |
Why UDL? A virtual computer provides an alternative to a traditional keyboard to which some students with physical disabilities may not have access. See also: |
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AIM Navigator
"The AIM Navigator is a free tool that facilitates the process of decision-making around accessible instructional materials for an individual student. The four major decision points in the process include 1) determination of need, 2) selection of format(s), 3) acquisition of formats; and 4) selection of supports for use. The AIM Navigator includes guiding questions, information that informs decision-making, and useful resources for each decision point." Age Group: All ages |
Why UDL? AIM are specialized formats of curricular content that can be used by and students with print-disabilities. They include formats such as Braille, audio, large print, and electronic text. The audio and the electronic text formats are excellent examples of providing options in the mode of physical response for students who have difficulty turning pages or holding a book. See also: 1.3: Offer alternatives for visual information 2.3 Support decoding of text, mathematical notation, and symbols 4.2: Optimize access to tools and assistive technologies
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National Center on Accessible Instructional Materials (AIM)
This site serves as a resource to state- and district-level educators, parents, publishers, conversion houses, accessible media producers, and others interested in learning more about and implementing AIM and NIMAS. Age Group: All ages |
Why UDL? AIM are specialized formats of curricular content that can be used by and students with print-disabilities. They include formats such as Braille, audio, large print, and electronic text. The audio and the electronic text formats are excellent examples of providing options in the mode of physical response for students who have difficulty turning pages or holding a book. See also: 1.3: Offer alternatives for visual information 2.3 Support decoding of text, mathematical notation, and symbols |
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Last Updated: 07/22/2015
