E-Companion+Assignment+-+Oct+28th

=Two part assignment. Due on 11/4/10= ==Please email your finished assignment to me at sped410@gmail.com==

Reading: Review Chapter 7: Integrating AT Adaptations into Academic Instruction

Assignment: Two part assignment

Part 1: Field Trip! Choose one of the following tasks to complete. 1. Visit your local library and inquire about accommodations available for people with visual impairments. Report back on accommodations and services available throughout the local branch to ensure that people can access all the resources of the library. 2. Go to a movie and ask to borrow an assistive listening device. Use this device to enjoy the movie. Report back on the accommodations available and your experiences using this technology to enjoy the movie. Also, become a critic and give a brief review of the movie! 3. Visit a store (Wal Mart, Target, food store, etc.) and explore accommodations available for a customer with a physical disability. Report back on the store you visited, accommodations available, and any of your experiences during the trip.

Part 2: Software search. Search the internet for freeware / shareware software titles that would be beneficial for the k-12 school environment. Download and trial 3 different software titles. Write a small review of each software tool. In order to get you started, please find below some website resources. The review should consist of: 1. Name of software tool 2. Web site address you downloaded it from 3. Describe the use of this tool (to assist with writing, reading, math, etc.) 4. A short (2 paragraph ) explanation of the features of this tool. 5. Would you recommend this tool to other professionals?

Start here in your search for resources http://freeandcheapsoftware.wikispaces.com/Resources