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Inclusive Technology 4 All

By Mike Marotta

Welcome to Inclusive Technology 4 All. Join Mike Marotta (@mmatp) as he shares the latest news related to inclusive and assistive technology. Our focus is tools and strategies to support accessible, inclusive education and community independence.
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IT4All: Episode 44

Inclusive Technology 4 AllMay 20, 2019

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IT4All: Ep 80 #InclusiveRoadToISTE & W.I.S.H

IT4All: Ep 80 #InclusiveRoadToISTE & W.I.S.H

The Inclusive Technology 4 All podcast returns! This episode focuses on the AT Town Hall event from 6/12/22 where the Inclusive 365 team shared information about the #InclusiveRoadToISTE road trip (sponsored by Text Help) and the W.I.S.H. (The Wonderfully Inclusive Scavenger Hunt)

For more details about the road trip - visit Inclusive365.com 


Jun 14, 202257:08
IT4All: Episode 79 (AT Town Hall 5/18/20: COVID-19, School Closures and AT)

IT4All: Episode 79 (AT Town Hall 5/18/20: COVID-19, School Closures and AT)

Recorded June 1, 2020

(Watch the video: https://youtu.be/qJ7wajrdOJw )

During these uncertain times, many schools are moving to remote instruction. What does that mean for students with disabilities? How do we ensure that remote instruction is accessible to all students? How can we continue to meet the needs of students who require assistive technology? What do we do about providing related services (OT, PT, SLP) to these students? This is an ever evolving situation and we certainly don’t have all the answers but let’s come together and brainstorm effective solutions. Check out (and add to!) the crowd sourced Google Document with ideas / strategies and questions regarding supporting students with disabilities in these challenging times. Go to: http://bit.ly/remoteaccess4all   Facilitator: Mike Marotta, Director, The Richard West Assistive Technology Advocacy Center, NJ  Panel Members may include:  Karen Janowski, AT Consultant, EdTech Solutions;   Jennifer Edge-Savage, Saltillo, AT Consultant;  Kelli Suding, AT Specialist, PATINS; Elisa Wern, OT/AT Specialist

Jun 08, 202058:53
IT4All: Episode 78 (AT Town Hall 5/18/20: COVID-19, School Closures and AT)

IT4All: Episode 78 (AT Town Hall 5/18/20: COVID-19, School Closures and AT)

Recorded Tuesday, May 26, 2020

(Watch the video: https://youtu.be/tz2ogO0uHhk )

During these uncertain times, many schools are moving to remote instruction. What does that mean for students with disabilities? How do we ensure that remote instruction is accessible to all students? How can we continue to meet the needs of students who require assistive technology? What do we do about providing related services (OT, PT, SLP) to these students? This is an ever evolving situation and we certainly don’t have all the answers but let’s come together and brainstorm effective solutions. Check out (and add to!) the crowd sourced Google Document with ideas / strategies and questions regarding supporting students with disabilities in these challenging times. Go to: http://bit.ly/remoteaccess4all   Facilitator: Mike Marotta, Director, The Richard West Assistive Technology Advocacy Center, NJ  Panel Members may include:  Karen Janowski, AT Consultant, EdTech Solutions;   Jennifer Edge-Savage, Saltillo, AT Consultant;  Kelli Suding, AT Specialist, PATINS; Elisa Wern, OT/AT Specialist

May 27, 202054:53
IT4All: Episode 77 (AT Town Hall 5/18/20: COVID-19, School Closures and AT)
May 21, 202059:42
IT4All: Episode 76 (AT Town Hall 5/11/20: COVID-19, School Closures and AT)
May 13, 202001:06:30
IT4All: Episode 75 (AT Town Hall 5/4/20: COVID-19, School Closures and AT)
May 05, 202001:04:47
IT4All: Episode 74 (AT Town Hall 4/27/20: COVID-19, School Closures and AT)
Apr 28, 202001:01:59
IT4All: Episode 73 (AT Town Hall 4/20/20: COVID-19, School Closures and AT)
Apr 21, 202001:00:08
IT4All: Ep 72 (AT Town Hall 4/13/20: COVID-19, School Closures and AT)
Apr 13, 202059:49
IT4All: Ep 71 (AT Town Hall 4/6/20: COVID-19, School Closures and AT)
Apr 07, 202001:03:30
IT4All: Ep 70 (AT Town Hall 3/30/20: COVID-19, School Closures and AT)
Mar 30, 202001:02:30
IT4All: Ep 69 (AT Town Hall 3/23/20: COVID-19, School Closures and AT)
Mar 23, 202001:00:03
IT4All: Ep 68 (AT Town Hall 3/16/20: COVID-19, School Closures and AT)
Mar 16, 202001:01:37
IT4All: Episode 67

IT4All: Episode 67

Each episode of Inclusive Technology 4 All will bring you information about Inclusive and Assistive Technology to increase independence.

In this episode:

  • Microsoft AI for Accessibility Grants
  • Tool time: Makey Makey Instructables Contest
  • The Coaching Habit. Question #2: The Awe Question
  • ?
  • #ATchat Update

For more information and the episode transcript, visit mmatp.com/it4all for the Episode 67 show notes.

Jan 13, 202008:43
IT4All: Episode 66

IT4All: Episode 66

Each episode of Inclusive Technology 4 All will bring you information about Inclusive and Assistive Technology to increase independence.

In this episode:

  • 2020 Presidential Candidates Platform related to People with Disabilities
  • Tool time: Instructables Assistive Technology Contest
  • The Coaching Habit. Question #1: The Kickstart Question
  • Free webinar: AT Today - The Role of Accommodations in Specially Designed Instruction
  • #ATchat Update

For more information and the episode transcript, visit mmatp.com/it4all for the Episode 66 show notes.

Jan 06, 202010:53
IT4All: Episode 65

IT4All: Episode 65

Each episode of Inclusive Technology 4 All will bring you information about Inclusive and Assistive Technology to increase independence.

In this episode:

  • Obital: Eyetell eye tracking app
  • Everyday Instructional Coaching - Seven Daily Drivers to Support Teacher Effectiveness: #7 Influence
  • Coming in 2020: Next Deep Dive Book!
  • #ATchat Update: A Few of Our Favorite Things Part 2!

For more information and the episode transcript, visit mmatp.com/it4all for the Episode 65 show notes.

Dec 23, 201907:49
IT4All: Episode 64

IT4All: Episode 64

Each episode of Inclusive Technology 4 All will bring you information about Inclusive and Assistive Technology to increase independence.

In this episode:

  • Comcast partners with nuEyes to offer support for individuals with visual impairments
  • Everyday Instructional Coaching - Seven Daily Drivers to Support Teacher Effectiveness: #6 Sincerity
  • Winners announced for CTA Foundation 2020 CES Eureka Park Accessibility Contest
  • #ATchat Update: A Few of Our Favorite Things Part 1!

For more information and the episode transcript, visit mmatp.com/it4all for the Episode 64 show notes.

Dec 16, 201912:58
IT4All: Episode 63

IT4All: Episode 63

Each episode of Inclusive Technology 4 All will bring you information about Inclusive and Assistive Technology to increase independence.

In this episode:

  • Everyday Instructional Coaching - Seven Daily Drivers to Support Teacher Effectiveness: #5 Reverberation
  • Tool Time: Microsoft Seeing AI gets and update!
  • #ATchat Update

For more information and the episode transcript, visit mmatp.com/it4all for the Episode 63 show notes.

Dec 09, 201910:52
Prequel to Ep. 63!

Prequel to Ep. 63!

Each episode of Inclusive Technology 4 All will bring you information about Inclusive and Assistive Technology to increase independence.

In this episode:

  • Today’s episode is a short one! Think of it like a Prequel to Episode 63
  • Question for Episode 63
    • Everyday Instructional Coaching - Seven Daily Drivers to Support Teacher Effectiveness: #4 Discourse
  • #ATchat Update: Be Thankful - no ATchat last week

For more information and the episode transcript, visit mmatp.com/it4all for the show notes.

Dec 02, 201903:29
IT4All: Episode 62

IT4All: Episode 62

Each episode of Inclusive Technology 4 All will bring you information about Inclusive and Assistive Technology to increase independence.

In this episode:

  • Everyday Instructional Coaching - Seven Daily Drivers to Support Teacher Effectiveness: #4 Discourse
  • Tool Time:
  • #ATchat Update: User Perspectives

For more information and the episode transcript, visit mmatp.com/it4all for the Episode 62 show notes.

Nov 25, 201917:16
IT4All: Episode 61

IT4All: Episode 61

Each episode of Inclusive Technology 4 All will bring you information about Inclusive and Assistive Technology to increase independence.

In this episode:

  • Everyday Instructional Coaching - Seven Daily Drivers to Support Teacher Effectiveness: #3 Inquiry
  • Tool Time: Dyslexia Go Android App
  • Dyslexia Mythbuster Wakelet archive
  • #ATchat Update: Enhancing Writing with AT Supports

For more information and the episode transcript, visit mmatp.com/it4all for the Episode 61 show notes.

Nov 18, 201910:36
IT4All: Episode 60

IT4All: Episode 60

Each episode of Inclusive Technology 4 All will bring you information about Inclusive and Assistive Technology to increase independence.

In this episode:

  • Tool Time: Use Immersive Reader on Websites (Unofficial) Chrome Extension
  • Everyday Instructional Coaching - Seven Daily Drivers to Support Teacher Effectiveness: #2
  • Tool Time: YiNote Chrome Extension
  • #ATchat Update: Interacting with Research

For more information and the episode transcript, visit mmatp.com/it4all for the Episode 60 show notes.

Nov 11, 201913:09
IT4All: Episode 59

IT4All: Episode 59

Each episode of Inclusive Technology 4 All will bring you information about Inclusive and Assistive Technology to increase independence.

In this episode:

  • Tool Time: Intellikeys Reborn!
  • Everyday Instructional Coaching - Seven Daily Drivers to Support Teacher Effectiveness: #1 Collaboration
  • #ATchat Update: Trends in AAC

For more information and the episode transcript, visit mmatp.com/it4all for the Episode 59 show notes.

Music: The Main Monkey Business by Rush

Nov 04, 201912:32
IT4All: Episode 58

IT4All: Episode 58

Each episode of Inclusive Technology 4 All will bring you information about Inclusive and Assistive Technology to increase independence.

In this episode:

  • Technology for Specific Learning Disabilities (TSLD) Conference interviews - Part 2!
  • Tool Time: Google Slides auto captioning gets an upgrade!
  • #ATchat wrap up: Seven Daily Drivers to Support Teacher Effectiveness

For more information and the episode transcript, visit mmatp.com/it4all for the Episode 58 show notes.

Music: The Main Monkey Business by Rush

Oct 28, 201913:09
IT4All: Episode 57

IT4All: Episode 57

Each episode of Inclusive Technology 4 All will bring you information about Inclusive and Assistive Technology to increase independence.

In this episode:

  • Technology for Specific Learning Disabilities (TSLD) Conference interviews
  • NJCART Hot Topics webinar: Getting School Staff Engaged with AAC
  • Tool Time: Action Blocks from Google
  • #ATchat wrap up: Let’s Reflect on the Start of the School Year

For more information and the episode transcript, visit mmatp.com/it4all for the Episode 57 show notes.

Music: The Main Monkey Business by Rush

Oct 21, 201912:29
IT4All: Episode 56

IT4All: Episode 56

Each episode of Inclusive Technology 4 All will bring you information about Inclusive and Assistive Technology to increase independence.

In this episode:

  • New book: Universal Access through Inclusive Instructional Design: International Perspectives on UDL
  • Podcast PD Episode 57: Is Twitter (still) valuable for Educators?
  • Tool Time: Symbol It
  • #ATchat wrap up: iOS / iPad OS update

For more information and the episode transcript, visit mmatp.com/it4all for the Episode 56 show notes.

Music: The Main Monkey Business by Rush

Oct 14, 201912:22
IT4All: Episode 55

IT4All: Episode 55

Each episode of Inclusive Technology 4 All will bring you information about Inclusive and Assistive Technology to increase independence.

In this episode:

  • Project Core
  • TSLD Conference on 10/16/19
  • Tool Time: Capti Voice
  • #ATchat wrap up

For more information and the episode transcript, visit mmatp.com/it4all for the Episode 55 show notes.

Music: The Main Monkey Business by Rush

Oct 07, 201909:32
IT4All: Episode 54

IT4All: Episode 54

Each episode of Inclusive Technology 4 All will bring you information about Inclusive and Assistive Technology to increase independence.

In this episode:

  • iPAD OS 13 First Impressions
  • TSLD Conference on 10/16/19
  • Tool Time: Amazon Alexa Show and Tell feature
  • #ATchat wrap up

For more information and the episode transcript, visit mmatp.com/it4all for the Episode 54 show notes.

Music: The Main Monkey Business by Rush

Sep 30, 201911:29
IT4All: Episode 53

IT4All: Episode 53

Each episode of Inclusive Technology 4 All will bring you information about Inclusive and Assistive Technology to increase independence.

In this episode:

  • iOS 13 First Impressions
  • TSLD Conference on 10/16/19
  • #ATchat wrap up

For more information and the episode transcript, visit mmatp.com/it4all for the Episode 53 show notes.

Music: The Main Monkey Business by Rush

Sep 23, 201912:15
IT4All: Episode 52

IT4All: Episode 52

Each episode of Inclusive Technology 4 All will bring you information about Inclusive and Assistive Technology to increase independence.

In this episode:

  • Website Accessibility: Simple Steps to Improve Access
  • TSLD Conference on 10/16/19
  • ChewIt: Intraoral input device
  • Tool Time: Habitica - Gamify your life!
  • #ATchat wrap up

For more information, visit mmatp.com/it4all for the Episode 52 show notes.

Music: The Main Monkey Business by Rush

Sep 16, 201911:16
IT4All Episode 51

IT4All Episode 51

Each episode of Inclusive Technology 4 All will bring you information about Inclusive and Assistive Technology to increase independence.

In this episode:

  • Microsoft ElectionGuard
  • TSLD Conference on 10/16/19
  • Microsoft Inclusive Classroom IT Deployment Guide
  • Tool Time: Novel Effect app
  • #ATchat wrap up

For more information, visit mmatp.com/it4all for the Episode 51 show notes.

Music: The Main Monkey Business by Rush

Sep 09, 201909:24
ITS Episode 50

ITS Episode 50

Each episode of Inclusive Technology 4 All will bring you information about Inclusive and Assistive Technology to increase independence.

In this episode:

  • Google donating 10,000 Home Mini devices
  • 2019 NJ Assistive Technology Summit
  • Tool Time: Book Creator AutoDraw
  • #ATchat Update: Summer Book Chat

For more information, visit mmatp.com/it4all for the Episode 50 show notes.

Music: The Main Monkey Business by Rush  

Jul 29, 201908:42
IT4All: Episode 49

IT4All: Episode 49

Each episode of Inclusive Technology 4 All will bring you information about Inclusive and Assistive Technology to increase independence.

In this episode:

  • Inclusive Interview: Hillary Goldthwait-Fowles & the Innovator’s Compass
  • #ATchat Update: Summer Book Chat

For more information, visit mmatp.com/it4all for the Episode 49 show notes.

Music: The Main Monkey Business by Rush 

Jul 15, 201911:55
IT4All: Episode 48

IT4All: Episode 48

Each episode of Inclusive Technology 4 All will bring you information about Inclusive and Assistive Technology to increase independence.

In this episode:

  • Canetroller - Accessibility for VR
  • Tool Time: Voice Dream Scanner
  • Spreading the Word about AT/UDL for MA educators
  • Tool TIme: Soundtrap
  • #ATchat Update: Summer Book Chat

For more information, visit mmatp.com/it4all for the Episode 48 show notes.

Music: The Main Monkey Business by Rush 

Jul 01, 201908:41
IT4All: Episode 47

IT4All: Episode 47

Each episode of Inclusive Technology 4 All will bring you information about Inclusive and Assistive Technology to increase independence.

In this episode:

  • #ISTE19
  • Xfinity X1 Eye Control
  • TSLD Conference
  • #ATchat Update: Summer Book Chat

For more information, visit mmatp.com/it4all for the Episode 47 show notes.

Music: The Main Monkey Business by Rush

Jun 18, 201906:27
IT4All: Episode 46

IT4All: Episode 46

Each episode of Inclusive Technology 4 All will bring you information about Inclusive and Assistive Technology to increase independence.

In this episode:

  • Apple WWDC - iPadOS Assistive Touch Mouse Control
  • PECS-AT NH AT Vendor Fair
  • #ATchat Update: Moving from Reflection to Action

For more information, visit mmatp.com/it4all for the Episode 46 show notes.

Music: The Main Monkey Business by Rush 

Jun 04, 201906:52
IT4All: Episode 45

IT4All: Episode 45

Each episode of Inclusive Technology 4 All will bring you information about Inclusive and Assistive Technology to increase independence.

In this episode:

  • Accessibility with the Google Voice Assistant Video Playlist
  • PECS-AT NH AT Vendor Fair
  • Read My World app from Microsoft
  • #ATchat Update: Open Forum!

For more information, visit mmatp.com/it4all for the Episode 45 show notes.

Music: The Main Monkey Business by Rush 

May 28, 201906:20
IT4All: Episode 44

IT4All: Episode 44

Each episode of Inclusive Technology 4 All will bring you information about Inclusive and Assistive Technology to increase independence.

In this episode:

  • How to: Adding audio to Google Slides
  • NH PECS-AT Vendor Fair 6/12/19
  • InnerVoice App
  • Microsoft AI for Accessibility program
  • #ATchat Update: Let’s Talk PD!

For more information, visit mmatp.com/it4all for the Episode 44 show notes.

Music: The Main Monkey Business by Rush 

May 20, 201907:23
IT4All: Episode 43

IT4All: Episode 43

Each episode of Inclusive Technology 4 All will bring you information about Inclusive and Assistive Technology to increase independence.

In this episode:

  • The Inclusive Interview: Joan Green
  • SpedCamp NJ: 5/18/19 in Long Branch, NJ
  • #ATchat Update: AAC Community Chat

For more information, visit mmatp.com/it4all for the Episode 43 show notes.

Music: The Main Monkey Business by Rush 

May 13, 201915:34
IT4All: Episode 42

IT4All: Episode 42

Each episode of Inclusive Technology 4 All will bring you information about Inclusive and Assistive Technology to increase independence.

In this episode:

  • A&E TV Docuseries: The Employables
  • Tool Time: Chrome Extensions for Reading
  • SpedCamp NJ 5/18/19
  • #ATchat Update: No Chat! #Ditchbook chat 5/2/19

For more information, visit mmatp.com/it4all for the Episode 42 show notes.

Music: The Main Monkey Business by Rush

May 06, 201908:29
IT4All Episode 41

IT4All Episode 41

Each episode of Inclusive Technology 4 All will bring you information about Inclusive and Assistive Technology to increase independence.

In this episode:

  • Center on Technology and Disability Career Centered Active Listening Game (C-CAL)
  • Tool Time: Customized 3D Printed Keyguards from Volksswitch
  • #ATchat Update: Open Forum

For more information, visit mmatp.com/it4all for the Episode 41 show notes.

Music: The Main Monkey Business by Rush 

Apr 29, 201906:45
IT4All: Episode 40

IT4All: Episode 40

Each episode of Inclusive Technology 4 All will bring you information about Inclusive and Assistive Technology to increase independence.

In this episode:

  • Seeing VR Toolkit from Microsoft
  • Tool Time: AbleNet Sidekick
  • SpedCamp NJ 5/18/19
  • #ATchat Update: Breaking the Cycle of Dependence

For more information, visit mmatp.com/it4all for the Episode 40 show notes.

Music: The Main Monkey Business by Rush

Apr 22, 201905:44
IT4All: Episode 39

IT4All: Episode 39

Each episode of Inclusive Technology 4 All will bring you information about Inclusive and Assistive Technology to increase independence.

In this episode:

  • Superpower Glass: Google Glass for Children with Autism
  • Independence Drive: Eye Gaze Power Wheelchair Control
  • #ATchat Update: Our 1st Video chat!

For more information, visit mmatp.com/it4all for the Episode 39 show notes.

Music: The Main Monkey Business by Rush 

Apr 15, 201906:09
IT4All: Episode 38

IT4All: Episode 38

Each episode of Inclusive Technology 4 All will bring you information about Inclusive and Assistive Technology to increase independence.

In this episode:

  • HIPAA Compliant Amazon Alexa Skills
  • Tool Time: Synth podcasting tool (app / website)
  • Save the Date! 3rd Annual NJ Assistive Technology Summit
  • #ATchat Update: Making Great AT/AAC Recommendations

For more information, visit mmatp.com/it4all for the Episode 38 show notes.

Music: The Main Monkey Business by Rush 

Apr 08, 201906:17
IT4All: Episode 37

IT4All: Episode 37

Each episode of Inclusive Technology 4 All will bring you information about Inclusive and Assistive Technology to increase independence.

In this episode:

  • Minnesota's Guide to Assistive Technology
  • AZTAP Can You Hear Me Now? Understanding Hearing Loss
  • Tool Time: Using AR to translate sign language
  • National AT Awareness Day Twitter roundup
  • #ATchat Update: Open Forum

For more information, visit mmatp.com/it4all for the Episode 37 show notes.

Music: The Main Monkey Business by Rush 

Apr 01, 201906:23
IT4All: Episode 36

IT4All: Episode 36

Each episode of Inclusive Technology 4 All will bring you information about Inclusive and Assistive Technology to increase independence.

In this episode:

  • March 27, 2019 is National Assistive Technology Awareness Day
  • Tool Time: AMAneo BTI Assistive Mouse Controller
  • #ATchat Update: 3/20/19 Our first International Chat focused on AAC

For more information, visit mmatp.com/it4all for the Episode 36 show notes.

Music: The Main Monkey Business by Rush

Mar 25, 201906:25
IT4All: Episode 35

IT4All: Episode 35

Each episode of Inclusive Technology 4 All will bring you information about Inclusive and Assistive Technology to increase independence.

In this episode:

  • Robot to Provide Personal Care
  • Tool Time: Google Accessibility Scanner for iOS
  • Save the Date! 3rd Annual NJ Assistive Technology Summit
  • #ATchat Update: 3/13/19 The Innovators Compass

For more information, visit mmatp.com/it4all for the Episode 35 show notes.

Music: The Main Monkey Business by Rush

Mar 18, 201906:16
IT4All: Episode 34

IT4All: Episode 34

 Each episode of Inclusive Technology 4 All will bring you information about Inclusive and Assistive Technology to increase independence.

In this episode:

  • Assistive Device Academy Lesson Plans for Makers
  • EdcampAccess NJ: 3/16/19
  • Tool Time: AT Makers on Thingiverse
  • #ATchat Update: 3/6/19 Inspirations 

For more information, visit mmatp.com/it4all for the Episode 34 show notes.

Music: The Main Monkey Business by Rush

Mar 11, 201907:45
IT4All: Episode 33

IT4All: Episode 33

 Each episode of Inclusive Technology 4 All will bring you information about Inclusive and Assistive Technology to increase independence.

In this episode:

  • Microsoft Web Course: Dyslexia Awareness
  • Tool Time: Slido
  • Less than 2 weeks away! EdcampAccess NJ: 3/16/19
  • ATAC YouTube Channel
  • #ATchat Update: 2/27/19 Virtual App Smackdown

For more information, visit mmatp.com/it4all for the Episode 33 show notes.

Music: The Main Monkey Business by Rush

Mar 04, 201908:13
IT4All: Episode 32

IT4All: Episode 32

Each episode of Inclusive Technology 4 All will bring you information about Inclusive and Assistive Technology to increase independence.

In this episode:

  • Tool Time: The Vitals App
  • EdcampAccess NJ: 3/16/19
  • NJCART Hot Topics Webinar: AAC
  • #ATchat Update: 2/20/19 Supports for Executive Function

For more information, visit mmatp.com/it4all for the Episode 32 show notes.

Music: The Main Monkey Business by Rush

Feb 25, 201906:37