Teacher Essay

Accessibility
            A Guide for Educators

            Empower students with accessible technology
            that enables personalized learning

Published by Microsoft Corporation
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Managing editors: LaDeana Huyler and Gary Moulton, Trustworthy Computing, Accessibility Outreach

Edition 3.1. Published in 2011.

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Table of Contents

About This Guide 3

Chapter 1: Personalized Learning & Accessibility 3

What is Accessibility and Accessible Technology? 4

The Need for Accessible Technology in Schools 5

The Challenge: Inclusive Classrooms with Equal Access   for All Students 6

Chapter 2:   Impairment Types & Technology Solutions 7

Defining “Disability” and Impairments 7

Vision Impairments 8

Learning Impairments 13

Mobility and Dexterity Impairments 14

Hearing Impairments and Deafness 21

Language Impairments 24

Chapter 3: Selecting Accessible Technology 27...