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Using Assistive Technology Across the Transition Continuum for Post- Secondary Success By Deborah Schwind
41 Using AI to Transform
IEP Writing: A Teacher’s Journey From Burnout to Breakthrough By Tim Ranis
49 Kinemo: Regain Access to Your Digital Life, Hands-free By Dr. Nordine Sebkhi
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58 Closing The Gap Resource Directory A guide to over 1,400 Assistive Technology Products!
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19 Bridging the Gap: The Role of Assistive Technology in Connecting Homebound Students to K-12 Education By Hope Hole-Yates 27 From Isolation to Inclusion: An Educator’s Journey in Raising an Adopted Special Needs Child By Dr. Melissa Smith
36 Practitioner’s Handbook: Assistive Technology for
59 Producers 73 Hardware Product Matrix 81 Hardware Product Listings 98 Software Product Matrix 107 Software Product Listings 135 Other AT Product Matrix 148 Other AT Product Listings
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