Download the Free Blio e-Reader Today!

K-NFB Reading Technology, Blio™ e-reading software, was launched today.

With its ability to reproduce color, layout and original fonts as in the print version of a book, Blio brings to life a large selection of titles that are not available with e-ink devices. Categories include textbooks, an e-reader that can deliver the reading experience that was intended by the author. The free application can be downloaded immediately to all Windows-based devices at http://blio.com/downloads

Twittering is back

More than about Jon is now doing both. Follow @morthnabtjon. Stay in touch :)

About Inclusion- this could help

I am a big fan of inclusion. School districts, I do believe really want it. I certainly see inclusive goals in IEP's. I though as a parent, advocate and tech guy have never been really able to share a methodology to get there. But how about this: Special Olympics recently launched the 'Get Into It' curriculum as an online resource to help teachers educate students about accepting, respecting and advocating for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Check it out and learn more about creating an inclusive school environment.

Get Into It!
www.specialolympics.org


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Tech Layover

I'm kind of a kid, a kid who doesn't do well during long layovers in airports. But I'm also a man who likes to get involved and help people. I saw a couple with a kid like me, who had a laptop with them. After introducing myself and explaining what I do with tech. I loaded a DAISY 3.0 digital book reader (www.caracol.com.br/ddreader) that functions as a Firefox add-on. The download also installs Firefox if needed, and includes a basic voice for reading the books For those of you not familiar with Daisy books you can learn more about the DAISY book protocols and resources, by going to www.daisy.org. The child loved hearing the books!

'Text to Voice' or 'Text to Speech' is another add-on I shared with them. It gives Firefox the power of speech. Select text, click the button on the bottom right and this add-on speaks the selected text for you. Isn't that really cool? The audio is also downloadable. The child loved hearing text from his favorite web pages!

My layover is now over, I'm happy, they are happy, their son is happy..it's a great day!


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