Eye Gaze Technology
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Overview of eye gaze technology Eye gaze learning curve Student and team considerations Positioning and setup Devices and technology tutorials Conducting eye gaze trials Tips and tricks (assistive dev…
Accessible Books
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This page provides information and tutorials for creating accessible books. Books in alternate formats are created or adapted to meet the needs of learners so they can build literacy, do self-selected…
Mounting Tips with David Joseph
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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…
BOSS Kit – Access
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Bundles of Student Support (BOSS) Kits are designed to enable districts across this province to have a small bank of devices/equipment on hand and at their ready to trial with students. The BOSS kits …
Choosing the Best Cognitive Supports to Assist Students in Literacy
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Almost every operating system on the market now provides basic to advanced supports for students in reading and writing without the need to purchase additional software.
Developing Eye Gaze Skills with Gaze Point
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This resource is designed to familiarize users with Gaze Point eye tracking software. Gaze Point is compatible with many Tobii Dynavox eye trackers, including the EyeMobilePlus. These tutorials will e…
Mounting: The Rehadapt Training Kit
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The Rehadapt Training Kit includes everything needed to support hands on learning about basic wheelchair mounting
Xeth: Full Participation Enabled Through Technology
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Xeth is in grade 5 at Westview Elementary and growing so fast! For now, he likes going to school, playing videogames, music, and hanging out with his friends. Watching Xeth use his technology is amazi…
Developing Switch Skills with HelpKidzLearn
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This resource is best when used with “Keys to Developing Switching Skills,” a resource developed by Indigo formerly known as the Independent Living Centre WA (ILC WA) that can also be found indirectly…
Developing Switch Skills on the iPad
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This resource will demonstrate how to how to configure the iPad to enable single-switch access in different kinds of apps.
How to Train Your Dragon: Customizing Dragon Naturally Speaking for Your Student
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In this tutorial, there are five mini videos that will walk you through how to set up and tailor Dragon Naturally Speaking to your student’s needs.
Assistive Technology in the Classroom
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These self-directed modules will provide you with an overview of how specialized and common technologies can be used to support students who have participation, communication, and learning challenges …
Brooke Has the Touch When it Comes to Learning
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A large touch screen computer allows Brooke to participate in many activities. With the larger monitor Brooke can more easily see what is on the screen.
The Amazing Asher
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Asher is a bright, attentive and social student at View Royal Elementary School in SD #61, Victoria. Asher loves to read and reads well, loves to be with his friends, likes music, loves Garage Band on…
Decisive Dacian
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Dacian is an accessibility activist and is passionate about raising awareness about this topic. He is involved in a Youth Leadership group through Community Living Victoria, and through them has led d…
Conversations with Chase
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Chase is a master of switch technology and is adept at using eye gaze technology. He is a smart, determined and inspiring 17 year old with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (Type 1).
Team Emerson Scores Big with Clicker 7 and Switch Access!
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Emerson is a grade 1 student in Ms. Brogan’s Grade 1/2 class at Blewett Elementary in Nelson, B.C. Emerson has a strong sense of character which is an asset when he needs to tackle challenging tasks. …