D47 Assistive Technology Tools & Resources

  • Universal Design for Learning Tools (UDLs)

    UDLs provides students with an alternative way to access their education. District 47 has a site license for the following UDLs: Co: Writer Universal, Snap & Read, and Read Outloud. These tools are available for all students to use at school and home when doing homework. To access these tools, download the app or software below and contact Elizabeth Wlodzimierski, assistive technology coordinator, at eawlodzimierski@d47.org for the access code.

     

    Co: Writer Universal Download Link

    Snap & Read Universal Link

     

     

    AT Toolkits

    Every building has an AT toolkit available for all staff to trial with students. Each AT Toolkit contains low- and mid-tech tools for reading, writing, and math.

     

     

    Core Vocabulary Toolkits

    All programs and classrooms that have students who require core vocabulary to communicate have access to Core Vocabulary Toolkits that provide basic tools to get started and activities to practice.

     

     

    Trial Devices/Software/Apps

    There are various low- to high-tech tools that students can trial to determine their effectiveness in helping them access their education.  

     

     

    Learning Ally

    District 47 has a membership to Learning Ally. This is an online digital book repository for students that qualify under a print disability. If your child has a school membership and you would like for them to be able to access the website at home, please contact your student's case manager.

     

    Book Share

    District 47 has a membership to www.bookshare.org,  an online digital book repository for students who qualify under a print disability. If your child has a school membership and you would like for them to be able to access the website at home, please contact your student's case manager.

     

     

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