Strategies for identifying specific learning needs and articulating accommodation requests to educators. Equips students with communication skills to advocate for necessary environmental, academic, and social supports.
A comprehensive unit on self-advocacy and the ADA, helping students understand their rights in school, at home, and in the workplace. Students will learn how to navigate IEP accommodations, address non-compliance, and build independence.
A comprehensive bulletin board system designed to motivate adult students with disabilities as they prepare for the workforce. The materials focus on essential soft skills like workplace communication, emotional regulation, and professional habits using positive, empowering language.
A 6-session social-emotional learning sequence designed for a 4th-grade student in special education. The program focuses on identifying stressors, labeling emotions, and practicing specific coping strategies like deep breathing and break cards to manage anger and reduce tantrums.
A four-lesson sequence designed for a 10th-grade student with ADHD to manage boredom, prevent elopement, and develop self-regulation strategies when work is completed early. The sequence uses a 'Mission Control' theme to empower the student as the pilot of her own classroom experience.
A comprehensive unit focused on preparing students with disabilities for the transition to post-secondary life, emphasizing self-advocacy, legal rights, and strategic disclosure.
A sequence focused on empowering 3rd-grade students to customize their text-to-speech settings. Students experiment with speed, voice, and visual highlighting to create a personalized 'Assistive Tech Profile' for better reading retention and comfort.
A 10th-grade sequence focused on empowering students to manage their own IEP/504 timelines, accommodations, and administrative responsibilities through the lens of project management. Students transition from passive recipients of services to active managers of their educational milestones.
This sequence empowers 5th-grade students to understand, use, and advocate for Text-to-Speech (TTS) as a vital learning tool. It focuses on the distinction between fairness and sameness, identifying specific tasks where TTS is most effective, and building the social-emotional confidence to communicate needs to teachers and peers.
A comprehensive transition sequence for 12th-grade students focusing on the legal, professional, and practical aspects of using Text-to-Speech (TTS) and other assistive technologies in higher education and the workplace. Students learn to advocate for their rights under the ADA and Section 504 through role-play, professional writing, and portfolio building.
This sequence empowers 9th-grade students to integrate Text-to-Speech (TTS) into their high school workflows through self-advocacy and digital organization. Students move from identifying reading barriers in their schedules to creating a professional Access Plan for their teachers.
A 5-lesson sequence for 7th-grade students focusing on text-to-speech (TTS) as a tool for writing revision and a foundation for self-advocacy. Students progress from technical editing skills to understanding neurodiversity and communicating their accommodation needs to others.
A 5-lesson sequence for 8th-grade students to master Text-to-Speech (TTS) tools, develop self-advocacy skills for accessible materials, and create a personalized digital accessibility plan for high school. Students transition from identifying accessible content to independently managing their accommodations across various academic environments.
A technical workshop series designed to transition 10th-grade students from passive assistance to active mastery of Text-to-Speech technologies and OCR tools for academic independence.
A 10th-grade sequence focusing on the cognitive and analytical applications of Text-to-Speech (TTS). Students transition from using TTS as a basic accommodation to leveraging it as a sophisticated tool for proofreading, literary analysis, and research efficiency, culminating in a self-advocacy project.
This sequence equips graduate students with the pedagogical and administrative skills to integrate text-to-speech (TTS) effectively within K-12 settings. It moves from mechanical operational training to strategic metacognitive instruction, psychosocial management, and data-driven evaluation, culminating in a school-wide implementation plan.
A 5-lesson unit for 6th-grade students focused on mastering assistive writing technologies, including speech-to-text, word prediction, and digital graphic organizers, culminating in a personal narrative and a self-advocacy tech plan.
A metacognitive sequence for 11th-grade students to audit their own working memory challenges and design personalized visual support aids. Students transition from passive recipients of support to active designers and advocates for their own learning environments.
An advanced graduate-level course exploring the intersectional barriers to student self-advocacy. This sequence critiques traditional advocacy models through the lenses of Critical Race Theory and Disability Studies to develop culturally responsive strategies.
A comprehensive sequence for graduate students to master the implementation of Student-Led IEPs (SLIEPs). This sequence explores the continuum of student involvement, preparation protocols, visual advocacy aids, meeting facilitation techniques, and post-meeting reflection to empower students as self-advocates for their own accommodations.
This sequence for graduate students explores the legal and psychological shift from IDEA to ADA in the context of self-advocacy and accommodation requests. It moves from legal analysis to curriculum design, preparing future special education leaders to build robust transition programs.
A sequence designed for 2nd grade students to master the use of text-to-speech (TTS) technology. Students move from basic identification of tools to independent navigation and troubleshooting, viewing TTS as a helpful 'reading buddy'.
A project-based unit where 6th-grade students use text-to-speech technology to access and analyze complex informational texts. Students develop research skills, digital literacy, and metacognitive awareness of their own learning tools.
This sequence guides 6th-grade students through the technical mastery of text-to-speech (TTS) tools. It moves from basic navigation to personalized configuration, empowering students to treat assistive technology as a custom scaffold for their unique learning styles.
A 5-lesson inquiry-based sequence for 4th graders to explore and customize text-to-speech (TTS) settings, focusing on self-advocacy and personal learning profiles.
A technical sequence designed for high school students to master text-to-speech (TTS) tools. It covers tool selection, voice optimization, navigation shortcuts, troubleshooting inaccessible formats like PDFs, and ends with students creating a personal accessibility profile for independent academic success.
A 2nd-grade special education unit focused on executive function. Students learn to recognize the physical signs of being 'stuck' and categorize barriers into materials, comprehension, and environment.
A comprehensive sequence designed for Kindergarten students in Special Education to master the concept of time, transitions, and break management using visual timers and structured protocols.
A Pre-K Special Education sequence focused on identifying obstacles and seeking help effectively. Students move from recognizing the physical sensation of being 'stuck' to using specific communication tools to solve problems.
A workshop-style sequence for undergraduate education students focusing on the neurobiology, design, and implementation of strategic break systems for neurodivergent learners. Students transition from theoretical understanding to creating tangible visual supports and transition protocols.
Una introducción suave y atractiva a la neurodiversidad para estudiantes jóvenes, utilizando analogías de animales para celebrar las diferentes formas de pensar, aprender y socializar.
A comprehensive sequence designed to help adults with disabilities develop time management skills and engage in meaningful community activities like work, volunteering, and hobbies.
A comprehensive series of lessons designed to build community independence for students with intellectual disabilities, focusing on navigation, social interaction, and transactions in local spaces like CVS, the library, and cafes.
A 6-week life skills unit designed for high school students with low cognitive abilities, focusing on vocational readiness through visual resumes, on-campus job site visits, and simplified interview practice.
A 5-lesson sequence designed for 3rd-grade students to master the use of text-to-speech (TTS) technology for decoding informational texts, academic vocabulary, and non-linear text features like captions and sidebars. Students progress from decoding individual words to synthesizing information from multiple sources for research and presentation.
