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Training Resources
Interested in scheduling a training? Visit the Professional Development & Technical Assistance page for more information, or click How to Schedule a Workshop .
Sample of Past Training Resources
| January 27, 2007 | ATIA Conference-Orlando, FL |
| October 10, 2006 | NJAT Conference (K. Cohen) |
May 11, 2006 |
NJ SSI Regional Center Conference: Success for All in Math & Science: Differientiating Instruction for Special Needs Students |
April 4, 2006 |
Princeton University: Assistive Technology Training |
| March 17, 2006 | Pace Charter School Workshop |
March 16, 2006 |
AccessAbilities Conference Handouts |
| October 2005-April 2006 | Montgomery Township Assistive Technology Team Training |
**You will need Acrobat Reader to view notes & tutorials.**
CATIES is a Registered New Jersey Professional Development Provider.
I. Introduction to Assistive Technology & Universal Design (10/17/05)
II. Making Microsoft Office Accessible to All Students (1/11/06)
III. Assistive Technology as a Reading Tool (2/8/06)
IV. Assistive Technology as a Writing Tool (3/8/06)
V. Assistive Technology to Support Math Instruction (4/5/06)
Session I: Intro to AT & UD
Universal Design presentation (K. Cohen) (html)
WYNN 4
- Overview & New Features
- Tip Sheets (.PDF)
- Tip Sheets (HTML)
- Troubleshooting
Storybook Weaver Tutorials
Association of American Publishers, Inc. Directory
This is a place to start when looking for electronic versions of texts.
Please note: Many listings are for the MAIN phone number, but several companies list specific websites where you can request alternative formats of text (look for a website that has something like a "/permissions" in the address under the Web column). Some companies list contact people who may be helpful in obtaining alternative formats in the last column. You may need to ask for the "Section 504" coordinator.
Session II: Making Microsoft Office Accessible
Customizing MS Word to Meet Individual Needs 
Creating Educational Activities Using MS Word
Creating Educational Activities Using MS Excel
Assistive Technology Checklist -Wisconsin Assistive Technology Initiative (WATI)
Web Resources
- Microsoft Accessibility
- Windows XP Accessibility Resources
- Comparison of Accessibility Features
- How to Create Talking Books
- MS Word Tutorials
Session III: AT as a Reading Tool
Available Text Reading Software
Web Resources
- Strategy Instruction Goes Digital Article
- Thinking Reader
- Start-to-Finish Books
- Iris Pen
- RFB&D
- WYNN
- Onion Mountain
- Reading Pen
- Reading Pen Testimonial
- Franklin Spellers
- Telex Scholar
- Professor
- PlexTalk Reading by the Colors
- Google Book Search
- NCTI Reading Matrix
Session IV: AT as a Writing Tool
Web Resources
Session V: AT as a Tool to Support Math
Instructional Strategies in Math: Tools to Include All Students
Creating Self-Checking Worksheets in Excel
Web Resources
- Graph Paper
- Mathline
- Math Articles on LDOnline
- Using Equation Editor in the Classroom
- Tutorial on How to Use Equation Editor
Augmentative Communicatio Presentation (K. Cohen)
WebQuest Presentation (C. Schindler)
WebQuest Template in PowerPoint
Princeton University: Assistive Technology Training
Assistive Technology: Tools to Suppport Academic Success (C. Schindler)
NJ SSI Regional Center Conference: Creating Educational Activities in Office
Customizing MS Word to Meet Individual Needs
Creating Educational Activities Using MS Word
Creating Educational Activities Using MS Excel
Web Resources