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Analysis Tool Look to Learn

Look to Learn Analysis Tool – In a Minute or So

posted on June 17, 2025

Look to Learn is a software by Smartbox that may be used to help students develop and strengthen eye gaze skills for them to access communication and learning. It has 40 activities in 5 areas to explo…

Mouse Settings

Mouse Settings – In a Minute or So

posted on June 16, 2025

In this video Doug introduces different ways to use the accessibility features in a PC to make mouse control more accessible.

Light Box Quick Tip

Switch Access to Light and Sound Box – In a Minute or So

posted on January 16, 2025

Most switch accessible apps are all ready to go, but some take a little tweaking. Sensory Light Box is one of those that takes a little tweaking. Doug shows you how to get switch access to work with S…

Pictello Quick Tip

Switch Access to Pictello – In a Minute or So

posted on January 16, 2025

Supporting literacy with a switch user has never been so easy! Pictello is set up for one or two switch interactions. A single switch will allow a student to read the page, and it will automatically s…

Big Bang Quick Tip

Switch Access to Big Bang Patterns – In a Minute or So

posted on January 16, 2025

Big Bang Patterns and Big Bang Pictures are great cause and effect apps that allow students to really explore one and two switch interactions. As long as your switch interface is set up correctly (see…

Bluetooth Interface Quick Tip

Bluetooth Switch Interface – In a Minute or So

posted on January 16, 2025

There are so many types of switch interfaces. In a minute or so, Doug walks you through how to set up a Bluetooth switch interface. The interface he uses is the Pretorian APPlicator. Although others m…

Monarch Reader Quick Tip

Monarch Reader – In a Minute or So

posted on January 16, 2025

Monarch Reader is an amazing website with an almost limitless number of switch adapted books. It’s a free website, so nothing has to be downloaded, and it will work on any device. Students can navigat…

Tar Heel Game Play Quick Tip

Switch Access to Tar Heel Game Play – In a Minute or So

posted on January 16, 2025

Like Monarch Reader, Tar Heel GamePlay is a website available on any device. It allows students to play switch activated games and watch youtube videos. Just like Monarch, they are able to independent…

Student sitting at a desk with a tablet set up on a mount and switches in front of her

A Snapshot of Sarah and Her Super Support Team

posted on January 10, 2025

Sarah is a Grade 9 student at Matthew McNair Secondary in Richmond (School District #38). Sarah is supported by an amazing school-based and district team, including Hannah Liu (Special Education ACCES…

SnapType

A SnapType Pro 2 Guide to Support Diverse Learners

posted on December 02, 2024

SnapType Pro 2 is a versatile app designed to support students who struggle with traditional handwriting. This app allows users to easily annotate worksheets by typing directly onto them using a table…

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Grid 3

posted on November 15, 2024

Grid 3

iOS Accessibility for Physical Access

posted on October 24, 2024

There are many iOS built-in tools. This series of eight videos explores: Guided Access Assistive Access Voice Control The Assistive Touch Button Assistive Touch Settings for Pointing Devices Dwell Tim…

Dawn Drewrey of Daessy

Mounting with DAESSY

posted on April 11, 2024

A mounting system supports the positioning of technology for better access. Mounting optimizes a student’s positioning to the technology, leading to effective equipment use and increased independence.…

iPad display speaking text

Built-in Tools to Support Literacy

posted on January 12, 2024

There are many reading and writing tech tools to support literacy. Whether a student is working on a laptop or an iPad, these tools can help them access information, make annotations and create their …

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Accessing ARC-BC PowerPoint Books with Eye Gaze

posted on December 08, 2023

This resource is designed to support students at level 3 of the Eye Gaze continuum to access ARC-BC’s PowerPoint Show book repository.

Remington uses Kurzweil 3000 and Dragon on his laptop.

The Right AT for Remington

posted on August 24, 2023

Remington (now a Grade 12 student) attends Chilliwack Senior Secondary. Last year, having technology with him in his academic classes proved to be successful and rewarding, not only for him but for hi…

hand type on laptop keyboard

Data Collection for Assistive Technology

posted on June 30, 2023

This is a list of sample data collection sheets to assess your assistive technology trials.

Dominic uses SnapType on device

Master Multitasker: Dominic Uses Diverse Tools with Distinction!

posted on June 23, 2023

Dominic is a Grade 3 student who loves animals, baseball, Pokémon, and to laugh and have fun. This year, Dominic used an iPad from SET-BC to support his communication and literacy. He worked hard with…

Liam with his new mounting system for his wheelchair. SET-BC OT and district OT having discussion on the mount.

Collaboration in Action – Supporting Liam Together 

posted on May 18, 2023

Liam is a grade two student at Nanoose Bay Elementary in School District 69 (Qualicum). He is an enthusiastic and determined child who is nonverbal. Liam has had SET-BC services since 2021, which init…

Daessy mount assembly

DAESSY Positioner – Assembly Overview

posted on February 01, 2023

A mounting system is an assembly of parts that attach technology to a wheelchair. Mounting optimizes a student’s positioning to the technology, leading to effective equipment use and increased indepen…

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Ideas for Independent Living

posted on February 01, 2023

A mounting system is an assembly of parts that attach technology to a wheelchair. Mounting optimizes a student’s positioning to the technology, leading to effective equipment use and increased indepen…

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Eye Gaze Accessible Clicker Sets

posted on January 09, 2023

These flashcard Clicker Sets are useful for those learning/practicing Eye Gaze. The pages are turned with a single click or dwell. Cells with text will speak automatically.

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French Language Features on the iPad

posted on December 15, 2022

Technology, especially iPads, can be easily integrated into French language activities. What follows are a series of tutorials that will help you change the language and region of your iPad to French,…

read&write toolbar onscreen

Read&Write

posted on December 09, 2022

Texthelp’s Read&Write is a Universal Design for Learning software that provides literacy support for all learners. The simple and intuitive toolbar can run on various platforms such as Windows, Macs, …

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