A call for community: Utah educator Eric Schwobe shares his primary hope for his students
7th May 2024 -Eric Schwobe is a teacher at Bridges Transition Center in Springville, Utah. With a mission statement of, “I can and I will,” Bridges supports students in “developing the skills necessary to build an independent and successful future.”
From Bridge’s website:
“Students are placed in one of five separate classes, all of which provide instruction in functional academics, social skills, independent living, and vocational training. All students are provided opportunities to practice and develop these skills on a daily basis, with direct instruction both in the classroom and in the community. At Bridges we individualize support and instruction to meet each student's needs and goals”
I met Eric when he recommended one of his students for an ambassadorship. His action-oriented advocacy, prioritization of student strengths, keen awareness of their challenges, and obvious care for his students inspired me to reach out to ask about his work.
Below are my questions, followed by his answers.
Continue Reading“Equal access is a basic human right.” What drew this pediatric OT to the field of AT
7th May 2024 -Stephanie Hui is an Assistive Technology Specialist for Pittsburgh Public Schools in Pennsylvania who used to work as a pediatric occupational therapist.
In this interview, we talked about what assistive technology is, exactly, what drew her to the field as an OT, and how access is a basic human right.
Continue ReadingNew Mexico UDL is equal opportunity in action
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Continue ReadingInclusive communication matters. For us, it's personal.
3rd May 2024 -We live in a diverse world. Naturally, the way each of us communicates is also diverse. All of us have our own way of thinking, understanding, and expressing ourselves. For some, how they communicate isn’t through personal choice, but a result of personal needs. Inclusive communication recognizes this. For every organization, it should be part of their DNA. At Texthelp, it’s at the heart of our whole organization. In fact, it’s our core purpose. I’ll explain why.
Continue ReadingRead&Write for Google Chrome - major updates - coming this July and beyond
1st May 2024Two years ago, Texthelp and Don Johnston Inc joined forces to provide the most comprehensive suite of tools for students and educators. Since then we've been listening closely to our customers and what your needs are. The number one ask has been the availability of all the great tools in Read&Write, Co:Writer, and Snap&Read, all in one place. Now, the wait for that is over.
We’re so pleased to be able to bring the best parts of technology from across our Group of companies into one place. Starting on July 1st 2024, we’ll begin adding features from Snap&Read and Co:Writer into Read&Write for Google Chrome.
Continue ReadingNeurodiversity and the Future of Work: Shaping Tomorrow's Workplace
26th April 2024 -Today, workplaces are changing fast. One big change is how we understand and value neurodiversity. Neurodiversity means the different ways people's brains work and think. People who are neurodivergent, like those with autism, ADHD, or dyslexia, think differently, and bring many unique talents to the table. This can be a big advantage at work.
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