FREE Webinars!

From the 

Accessible Technology Coalition​

AT Webinars - Higher Ed and All Ages

Captioning Livestreams and Remote Learning Sessions from ATIA
May 5, 2020 at 9am Pacific, 12pm Eastern

How to access free online learning while on furlough from AbilityNet
May 5, 2020 at 5am Pacific, 8am Eastern

Accessible Remote Working Environments Webinar Series: Inclusive Meetings and Teams Accessibility Features from PEAT
May 5, 2020 at 12pm Pacific, 3pm Eastern 

How to get the most from your smart speaker when working or studying from home from AbilityNet
May 19, 2020 at 5am Pacific, 8am Eastern

Tools for Life and WATAP will do a live AT demos on the following dates. 
Thirty minutes with Q&A following. All are at 11:30am Pacific, 2:30pm Eastern

April 29, 2020 – AT for reading
May 6 – topic tbd
May 20– topic tbd
June 3– topic tbd

AAC Talk: Communicating with the World with Karanveer Singh is a weekly social group connecting AAC users from SETC. Upcoming dates are:
April 30, May 7, and May 14, all at 3:30pm Pacific, 6:30pm Eastern

AT Webinars - K-12

Using Choice Board Creator app for learners with complex needs to make choices from CALLScotland
April 29, 2020 at 9am Pacific, 12pm Eastern (30 min.)

Microsoft Writing Tools for Remote Learning from ATIA
April 30, 2020 at 10am Pacific, 1pm Eastern

Tools and Strategies for Remote Learning for Students with Disabilities from ATIA
April 30, 2020 at 11am Pacific, 2pm Eastern

Tech for Teens Club : Building Websites from PACER
May 2, 2020 at 8am Pacific, 11am Eastern

OverDrive and Snap&Read—Millions of Free Digital Books Now Accessible from DJI
May 5 at 10am Pacific, 1pm Eastern

Aided Language Input, Attributing Meaning, Core Vocabulary and Pre-symbolic Communicators from ISAAC
May 5, 2020 at 4pm Pacific, 7pm Eastern

Supporting Students and Each Other During School Closure from SETC
May 6, 11am Pacific, 1pm Eastern

Explore, Experiment and Enrich with Inquiry-based Science Activities for Young Learners from AbleNet
May 12, 2020 at 9am Pacific, 12pm Eastern

Supporting Communication in the Home Setting: Language & Literacy from ATIA
May 13, 2020 at 9am Pacific, 12pm Eastern

Learning using educational comics from CALLScotland
May 13, 2020 at 8am Pacific, 11am Eastern   (30 min.)

Innovative Approaches to Providing AT Services During COVID-19 from ATIA
May 14, 2020 at 9am Pacific, 12pm Eastern

Bookshare and EasyReader, The Solution That Will Keep Your Students/Children Reading During The Extended Break from ATIA
May 14 at 11am Pacific, 2pm Eastern

Using technology to support Storytelling for all learners from CALLScotland
May 27, 2020 at 8am Pacific, 11am Eastern   (30 min.)

Switch Access Beyond Cause and Effect: Stepping Stones for Effective Learning - Part 2 from AbleNet
June 2, 2020 at 10am Pacific, 1pm Eastern

ATIA is making additional webinars free during this period, so take a peek.

Special Education Parent Survey

Special Education Parent Survey

Dear Parents,

We would like to understand how the extended school closures have affected your family. Your input will help us continue to serve your needs!

All feedback is confidential and no identifying information will be shared. The results of this survey will be used to develop products and programs to better help families and their children during this time.

Will you take a moment to take this eight-question survey?

Thank you for your prompt response--we appreciate your time!

Sincerely,

Amy Holbert, CEO

Family Connection of South Carolina

www.familyconnectionsc.org

Free UDL/Personalized Instruction for ALL Students

Practical UDL/Personalized Instruction Tools 

for ALL Students Webinar

Date: May 7, 2020
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. ET
Speaker: Tim Jones
Cost: Free!

REGISTER NOW!

As many as two-thirds of students in classrooms today score below proficiency in reading, writing, and STEM.  This includes students who speak English as a second language, students with disabilities, and many other students who do not yet possess the skills needed to meet today’s rigorous standards.  While today’s digital environments provide great tools for presentation of materials, many lack STEM and literacy supports needed by these students.

In this session, attendees will see a demonstration of Read&Write for Google Chrome, EquatIO, and WriQ. These are powerful programs with over 25 million users.  These ELA and STEM-focused products work with BOTH Office 365 as well as G-Suite programs. Participants will learn more about common technology supports such as text-to-speech, word prediction, dictation, text and picture dictionaries, annotations… and more… that can help ALL students and especially those who struggle with reading and writing.  These tools can be used through the Chrome, Edge, Explorer browsers on PCs, Macs, IPads and Chromebooks.

Participants will:

• Learn to accommodate different learning styles using tools from the Read&Write and EquatIO Toolbars
• Create customized vocabulary lists and study guides
• Find new resources for accessing digital text
• Discover a great tool for grading writing with customizable rubrics
• Learn how to access a “Free for Teachers” account

Are you a special education teacher?

Are you a special education teacher? 

Take this quick survey!

Along with some colleagues in higher education, we are studying the perceptions of special educators on issues related to guardianship and adult decision making support for students with disabilities. To this end, we’re looking for participation in an online survey from as many special education teachers as possible from all grade levels. Participation is voluntary and confidential. All one need do to participate is follow this link to the survey:

Take the Survey!

The survey will take roughly 8 minutes to complete. Towards the end, there are two, completely optional questions. The first will provide the option to enter one’s email address if they are open to a follow-up interview, and the second will provide the option to enter one’s email address if they would like to be entered in a drawing to win one of ten, $25 Amazon gift cards for participating!

Able South Carolina

720 Gracern Road Suite 106

Columbia, South Carolina 29210

803.779.5121 | advocacy@able-sc.org

Social-Emotional Learning for your elementary students, online!

Take advantage of our pre-packaged guided lessons 

to boost social-emotional learning!

Based on the Sanford Harmony Social/Emotional Learning Model, each lesson has a variety of activities for students to complete with the assistance or facilitation of an adult, videos with direct instruction on content, and a final self-reflection or small project for the student to complete on their own. These lessons are intended for elementary students with each topic leveled by K-1, 2-3 grade, and 4-5 grade.

Topics include:

• Diversity and inclusion
• Empathy and critical thinking
• Communication
• Problem-solving
• Peer connection

Register your students here!

For more information on this program 

and other programs made possible by the 

SC Department of Education, go to

  www.able-sc.org/virtual-youth-support-services.

Low Vision and Blind Resources

HIMS and Vispero are offering 

an informative and educational line up 

of free webinars on 

the Polaris, QBraille and JAWS. 

HIMS

Take advantage of some free webinars about the Braille Sense Polaris Braille Notetaker offered by HIMS.

The webinar topics offer training in: Polaris and Math; Polaris Set up; Polaris & Google Classrooms; Polaris and Zoom; and QBraille. 

Vispero

If you or anyone you know needs ACVREP CEU credits Vispero is hosting a webinar tomorrow with APH on the Jupiter and Video Mag HD. It is free and offers CEUs. 

Learn more here

Supporting Remote Learning

Visit Vispero's website to learn more about their offer. Users can access JAWS, ZoomText, and Fusion software free of charge until June 30, 2020 by visiting our software portal. If you do not have a college email, simply enter your personal email.

Learn more about the offer

Visit Freedom Scientific's You Tube channel to see more training information.

AT for Families: SCATP can help!

Assistive Technology for Families: 

How SCATP Can Help

April 23, 2020

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. (EDT)

Cost: FREE!

REGISTER NOW​

Learn about the assistive technology activities, services and resources the staff of the SC Assistive Technology Program have to offer. Meet three team members and hear about how they provide access to and acquisition of assistive technology devices and equipment. Participants will be able to ask questions.

Intended Audience: Parents and agency staff who serve people with disabilities, such as DSS, Family Connections, Guardian Ad Litem, and more.

Speakers: Carol Page, Alli Upchurch, and Tammy Wallace 

Get Involved: #CelebrateDifferences Together, While Apart

COVID-19 Resources, Interviews & Mask Delivery

The Autism Society of America continues to expand its COVID-19 response efforts, with updated resources, self-advocates & expert interviews on Facebook Live, and mask distribution to congregate living communities.

• The Autism Society of America received a donation from Make Waves, a non-profit that supports organizations focused on employment & community living for autistic adults, to distribute up to 50,000 masks to Direct Support Professionals (DSP) in high-risk areas.
• Our Public Policy team is continuing to advocate for funding for services and supports for people with autism in the fourth pandemic relief package.
• We have a jam packed week for our Facebook Live: Coronavirus Information Series:

4/21 @ 3pm EST: “COVID-Connections: Staying Connected During Isolation” Featuring Dr. Wendy Ross & Author, Jennifer Cook (previously known as O’Toole.)

4/23 @ 3pm EST: “A Perspective from Autistic Self-Advocate & Mother” Featuring Carly Fulgham, member of Autism Society Board of Directors, and chair of the PSA.

• 57,000 people have accessed the COVID-19 toolkit webpages. Search by topic for resources relevant to the added challenges the autism community faces during this crisis.
• Our National Helpline remains fully operational; Speak to an Information & Referral Specialist today by calling at 1(800)3-AUTISM or email at info@autism-society.org.

ACCESS COVID-19 TOOLKIT

Ten Days Left to #CelebrateDifferences for NAAM!

Visit our National Autism Awareness Month website to download autism infographics, statistics, and social media graphics. Take the pledge to spread awareness, promote acceptance, and ignite change!

GET INVOLVED

Affiliates Demonstrate we are "Stronger Together"

Over 350 Autism Society events, programs and services were cancelled nationwide due to the Coronavirus. Our affiliate network quickly pivoted to provide virtual events and online supports during this time. Some affiliate highlights include:

• The Autism Societies of Greater Wisconsin and Minnesota are joining forces to present “Stronger Together in 2020,” a virtual autism conference accessible from the comfort and safety of home April 30-May 2.
• Autism Society of Central Virginia moves to virtual support groups for adults with autism, caregivers and teens - plus additional virtual experiences!
• Autism Society of Greater New Orleans is hosting a "Virtual Dinner Party for Adults with Autism!"

Find a local affiliate near you to access support and state specific resources.

FIND AFFILIATE

Free and Low Cost Resources

Assistive Technology Offers

Ghotit

Ghotit develops solutions for people with dyslexia and dysgraphia. Ghotit is offering users to use Ghotit for free for 6 months.
Download 64-bit for Windows - Ghotit Version 7 free for 6 months
Download 32-bit for Windows - Ghotit Version 7 free for 6 months
user: call-edu
pass: free-covid-19
Setup Instructions
Contact: ofer@ghotit.com

Glean

Glean is a note taking tool from Sonocent which allows students to take notes independently, and has dedicated tools for recording and making notes during online classes. The offer allows institutions to get free access to the tool for an unlimited number of students.  Glean is designed to be so simple that students can learn how to use it themselves in as little as five minutes.  It now includes dedicated tools for online learning, so that students can take notes independently and record lectures wherever they are.
Download Glean FREE for an unlimited number of students through August 31, 2020
Contact: charles.hague@sonocent.com

ObjectiveEd

ObjectiveEd is providing free use of their distance learning system to schools, for teachers to use with students with vision impairments through the end of the 2019/2020 school year.  This product is "gamified learning".  ObjectiveEd's mission is to provide students with disabilities, and the parents and professionals dedicated to their education, digital curriculum and integrated performance monitoring and reporting tools that will help the students achieve their best educational outcomes. 
Sign up at ObjectiveEd
Contact: marty@objectiveed.com

Streamer Solutions

Everyone can get 4 weeks of free captioning and translation of any livestream event, including Zoom, Facebook Live, Google Meet, WebEx, etc. After 4 weeks, the cost to continue using the service is $9.97/month or $99/year (which comes to $8.25/month). Register for one of the webinars presented by Robert Palmquist, CEO SpeechGear, Inc. to learn how to sign up for the service and how to use it to caption and translate your livestreams.
Educators 
Businesses 
Government Agencies
Churches 
Contact:  rpalmquist@speechgear.com

Reader Pens

Portable, pocket-sized device that reads text aloud. Has many more features.
Parent Trial
School District Trial*
*Be sure if you are District Staff working from home, that you put the School District name and address. Also note in the ‘other details’ where to ship to, so you are sure to receive the package.
Videos of Reader Pens in action: 
Parents/Students
District/School staff/Students
Free webinar can be scheduled by contacting timothys@scanningpens.com or 203-339-1709

Present Pal

Present Pal is free for the next several months. Presentation support software that works like a set of interactive flashcards and helps students with any presentation anxiety. We support many individuals with different needs, dyslexia, ADHD, autism or anyone who suffers from presentation anxiety.  Video available.
Contact: cara@presentpal.co.uk

Mountn’Mover

Remote Learning
Loan Program
COVAID-19
Eval Kits
Contact: info@blueskydesigns.us or 888-724-7002

YesAccessible! TypeAbility

TypeAbility for the blind and visually impaired teaches both typing skills, and also skills for editing and navigating in documents, menus and dialog boxes for those who uses JAWS or Fusion.
TypeAbility is now available for only $30 (usual price is $150) for those using the free Home Temporary License of JAWS/Fusion through June 30, 2020.  TypeAbility will time out June 30, 2020, as well.
More Information can be found at www.YesAccessible.com
Contact:  info@yesaccessible.com  

BIASC Update

The BIASC Board of Directors and Staff hope you are staying healthy and safe during this uncertain time in our state, country and world.  Due to the coronavirus pandemic and stay at home order, BIASC staff are working remotely during regular business hours (8:30am - 5:00pm).  We want to assure you that we are here to support the individuals we serve.  If you are needing assistance, please call our toll-free helpline 1-877-TBI-FACT or 803-731-9823.  

We are continuing to work on projects like the Brain Injury Safetynet project, ThinkFirst Workshop, and Life with Brain Injury conference, although we are doing these things a little differently.  We are hosting our meetings via zoom, go to meetings, skype and conference calls.  We hope that we will be able to meet face to face on July 31st for the Conference!  

Also, many of the brain injury support groups are beginning to meet via conference calls and online platforms.  Please reach out to your local support group leader for more details.  Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for updates and information.  

Please take care, stay safe and stay healthy!

BIASC Board of Directors and Staff

Brain Injury Association of South Carolina

121 Executive Center Dr., Suite 135

Columbia, SC 29210-8492

Free Webinars from SC Assistive Technology Program

AAC Basics at Home

Date: April 21, 2020
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Cost: Free!
Presenter: Carol Page, PhD, CCC-SLP

With families and their non-verbal children staying at home, it's time to review the basics of promoting communication device use. Join the webinar to learn how to promote your child's communication skills using a communication device. You will be able to ask questions and get feedback.​

REGISTER NOW!

Assistive Technology for Families: 

How SCATP Can Help

Date: April 23, 2020
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. (EDT)
Cost: FREE!
Intended Audience: Parents and agency staff who serve people with disabilities, such as DSS, Family Connections, Guardian Ad Litem, and more.
Speakers: Carol Page, Alli Upchurch, and Tammy Wallace ​

Learn about the assistive technology activities, services and resources the staff of the SC Assistive Technology Program have to offer. Meet three team members and hear about how they provide access to and acquisition of assistive technology devices and equipment. Participants will be able to ask questions.

REGISTER NOW​!

Self-Paced Online Lessons for High School Students!

Keep your students and youth with disabilities 

engaged at home by participating in our virtual support services!

Hosted through Google Classrooms, each module has 6 individual lessons filled with engaging activities, videos with direct instruction on content and behavioral objectives measured at the end of each lesson. Look for weekly content to be released every Friday starting April 10, with all content available by May 1!

Topics include:

• Self-Advocacy (posted April 10)
• Work Readiness (posted April 10)
• Post-Secondary Exploration (posted April 10)
• Financial Literacy: Money 101 (posted April 17)
• Financial Literacy: Banking 101 (posted April 24)
• Self-Directed IEPs (posted May 1)

For more information on this program and other programs made possible by the SC Department of Education, go to www.able-sc.org/virtual-youth-support-services.

To register yourself or your students for the self-paced lessons for high school students, email us at youthteam@able-sc.org!

Able South Carolina

720 Gracern Road Suite 106 | Columbia, South Carolina 29210

803.779.5121 | advocacy@able-sc.org

Help us improve independent living services in SC!

Help make independent living services 

in South Carolina better!

The South Carolina Statewide Independent Living Council (SCSILC) is pleased to present the draft copy of the goals from the State Plan for Independent Living (SPIL) 2020-2022. The SPIL is a three-year plan that informs the goals, objectives and activities for how South Carolina will provide and improve independent living services for South Carolinians with disabilities.

We will be accepting public comments until May 2, 2020 through the link here!

If you have any questions or need any accommodations to complete the survey, please contact the SCSILC by telephone at 800-994-4322 or by email at SCSILC@SCSILC.org.

Your voice can make a difference in how people with disabilities receive services in the state!

Take the Survey

Webinar on Mental Health Self-Care

Supporting You in These Times

We are wishing you all the best during these times. Here is information from the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities: National Training Center about a webinar on Mental Health Self Care.

Register Here!

Download Flyer

NADD (800) 331-5362 ● info@thenadd.org ● www.thenadd.org

Contact us through Zoom!

Beginning Monday, April 13th SCATP 

will have virtual office hours

 Monday thru Friday from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.  

Join us at our Zoom meeting room 

to ask assistive technology questions. 

Thank you and see you soon!

Carol A. Page, PhD, CCC-SLP, ATP Director

SC Assistive Technology Program

USC School of Medicine, CDR

Columbia, SC 29208

803.935.5301

www.sc.edu/scatp/

Assistive Technology Offers

EyeTech Digital Systems

www.eyetechds.com

Regional consultants are continuing to work to provide remote in-service demonstrations of our products to clinicians and ATP who are looking for speech generating devices and alternative access systems for their clients. And our Success Coaches continue to assist our customers with product knowledge and resources for customization, as well as strategies for communication success. We are all available by email, phone, and video conference.

Devices are available for short term loan to clinicians who need to perform evaluation assessments with clients. We can arrange to send clean, sanitized devices to clinicians, or directly to clients who are receiving remote assessments from their clinicians. We have regional consultants who can participate in remote sessions to help with positioning, device settings, and device use during those sessions.

Contact: AWeiss@eyetechds.com

TextHelp

Offers
We are providing free access to Fluency Tutor for all educators and students to the end of the school year. Fluency Tutor for Google helps students improve reading fluency while saving busy teachers valuable time. And because it's web-based, it's great for remote learning!  Existing customers can extend access to our full product suite to the end of the school year. 

For both of these offers, and any additional support, please visit: 
https://text.help/AT-RemoteLearningSupport

Informational videos: 
Playlist of videos on how our tools support a remote learning environment: https://text.help/RemoteLearningPlaylist

Contact:  kaitlyn@texthelp.com

CaptiVoice

https://www.captivoice.com/capti-site/

A literacy and learning platform.  CaptiVoice gives students access to numerous supports and customizations to help them build their vocabulary, comprehension, organization skills, and more! CaptiVoice supports all levels within a school from administrators, teachers, and students. It helps maintain compliance requirements and enables teachers to quickly differentiate material so they have more time to for their students.
Offers

CaptiVoice is offering reduced pricing until the end of the 19-20 school year.

Contact:  yevgen.borodin@team.captivoice.com

APH (American Printing House for the Blind)

Check out all the resources that have been compiled for you by APH.  Explore https://www.aph.org/athomewithaph-resources/ daily for their listings of free webinars, apps, and activities pertinent to students of all ages (including post-secondary) with vision disabilities.  Among the resources are accessibility tips for Zoom.

Contact:  info@aph.org
​

Please note: no endorsement of any products and/or accessibility is implied. 

Be More Assertive - FREE Online Training!

What does it mean to be assertive? 

Being assertive involves standing up for yourself in a way that encourages conversation rather than defensiveness. Register for a free online training on Monday, April 13 from 3-4 PM and learn about:

• passive vs. aggressive communication styles
• the importance of body language
• positive assertiveness

Register here!

Please make requests for accommodations 

as soon as possible by calling 

800-681-6805/TTY: 803-779-0949 

or emailing dtempio@able-sc.org.

COVID-19 Information for Families

COVID-19: Information for Families of Children and Youth 

with Special Health Care Needs

By: Dennis Z. Kuo, MD, MHS, FAAP 

& Cara Coleman, JD, MPH​

As COVID-19 continues to spread, children and youth with special health care needs (CYSHCN), may be at increased risk for complications. This includes children with chronic conditions, disabilities, and those with medically complex conditions. In addition, school and business closings may affect the availability of therapies and supports for these children. The impact is unknown but may be significant and long lasting.

There is currently no vaccine to prevent COVID-19. The AAP COVID-19 page has the latest advice and tips on what you can do to keep your ​​family healthy. ​​

Here are things that parents can do to keep themselves, their families, and their children with special health care needs safe during the COVID-19 outbreak:

Prepare your home

Hand washing is one of the most important ways to keep your child and your family protected from COVID-19. Put signs on your front door or on the door to your child's room to remind family members and caregivers to wash their hands often, for at least 20 seconds. Keep plenty of hand soap, tissues, wipes, and hand sanitizer on hand for everyone in your home to use. Make kits or hand washing stations, if needed.

​Clinic and therapy appointments

Talk to your pediatrician, specialists, therapists, or anyone else who cares for your child about any upcoming appointments. They can let you know if the appointments need to be delayed. If the decision is made to delay the appointment, be sure you know how to get ahold of your doctor if you have any concerns about your child's health or behavior.

If the appointment is still necessary, there may be changes in how your child will receives services such as getting lab draws in a different location or going to a separate waiting area to be seen. Your doctor may suggest other ways to meet, such as by phone, Skype, FaceTime, or another telehealth option.

For home health care and in-home therapy needs, reach out to the agencies that provide the care to make sure services can continue. You can also look into options such as video calls that allow your child to stay in touch with their physical therapist, for example, to talk about how to keep up their physical therapy activities at home.

Click here to read more!

Upcoming Webinars

UPCOMING WEBINARS 

Eschenbach

Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at 11AM Eastern 
Title: "Maximizing Reimbursement for Your Low Vision Services: Updated with Additional Coding Possibilities!" 
Speaker: Thomas I. Porter, OD, Director of Low Vision Services, St. Louis University, Department of Ophthalmology 
ALL EYECARE AND VISION REHAB PROFESSIONALS ARE INVITED!

Learn about the ways to maximize the reimbursement you receive from the low vision services you offer! Coding suggestions for both initial and follow-up exams will be provided along with additional codes that may be used for longer appointments or those done remotely.

Approved for 1 ACVREP CE Credit!
(Credit costs $15)
REGISTER NOW

Saltillo PRC

TouchChat AAC Communication App
April 7, 2020 at 3:00 PM Eastern
TouchChat - Part 1 (30 Minutes)
Get a brief overview of two vocabulary options (MultiChat 15 and WordPower™)
REGISTER NOW

April 8, 2020 at 3:00 PM Eastern
TouchChat - Part 2 
Learn to customize and edit buttons, create a new page, and  link a  button in your vocabulary.
REGISTER NOW

April 9, 2020 at 3:00 PM Eastern
TouchChat - Part 3 
Learn to update your TouchChat app with new software releases, back up your work, and transfer custom vocabulary files. Plus, you will learn about the TouchChat supports and implementation resources.
REGISTER NOW

Assistive Technology Industry Association           
April 15, 2020 at 12:00 PM Eastern
AAC Language Lab Implementation Strategies with Jane Odom 
Delve into lesson plans, activities, resources and learn on how to get started.

Hand Hygiene and SCI & a NEW Resources page!

We created a COVID-19 Resources page...

To help you all have the most up to date information and safety tips, 

we've added a new section to our Resources page.  

We will try to keep adding to it as new information become available.  

Let us know if you'd like us to add anything!

COVID-19 Resources

Free and Discounted Assistive Technology Supports

Freedom Scientific is offering those in the US and Canada a free home license of JAWS, ZoomText, or Fusion which will expire June 30, 2020.  “We know many of you must remain at home and will need to continue to work or attend school remotely. To ensure that your life remains accessible we are offering those in the US and Canada a Free Home License of JAWS, ZoomText, or Fusion which will expire June 30, 2020.” Learn more at this Freedom Scientific webpage.

Don Johnston, Inc, makers of literacy software relied on by many students throughout the US and abroad, is reaching out to schools, districts, and practitioners (OT, SLP, PT, AT, Educator, etc.) to request free access for students. This is the maker of Co:Writer, Snap&Read, and more. Both current, as well as new customers, are encouraged to request access. Parents may also get in touch with their schools for this purpose. Learn more at this Don Johnston, Inc. webpage.

Is there an AT tool you need access to at home to stay safe and productive during this stressful time? Contact your vendor and learn if they, too, are stepping up. After all, customer loyalty is built this way. Need help? Contact Carol Page, Program Manager of the SC Assistive Technology Program at carol.page@uscmed.sc.edu and 803-935-5301.

Also of interest: many AAC (communication) apps are going on sale in April for Autism Acceptance Month. Here is a document with links and pricing (thanks Lauren Schwartz Enders!)