Educational Apps!
An ASL Dictionary
“Signing Savvy is a sign language dictionary containing several thousand high resolution videos of American Sign Language (ASL) signs, fingerspelled words, and other common signs used within the United States and Canada
And Much More!
Signing Savvy is an ideal resource to use while you learn sign language. It includes the ability to view large sign videos, build your own word lists and share them with others, create virtual flash cards and quizzes, print signs, build sign phrases, …and more”
Iphone, ipad and iPod touch Apps for (Special) Education
App List: app icon, title with link and description provided
Authored by: Eric Sailers Updated: 10/11 by Eric Sailers, Mark Coppin, & Jennifer Marden Based on a list by Samuel Sennott, Eric Sailers, & David Niemeijer
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Related Apps, Communication Apps, Schedules/Notes, SLP Specific Apps, Alphabet Recognition/Vocabulary/Language, Listening Skills, Phonics, Reading, and more!
http://handsandvoices.org/resources/apps.htm
PDF> http://handsandvoices.org/resources/pubs/apps2011pdf.pdf
“The Accessible Technology Coalition (ATC) is designed to make access to AT easy and available to everyone. You can browse the categories on this page to get information…”
Accessible Technology Coalition (Deaf or Hard of hearing):
http://atcoalition.org/news/top-10-iphone-apps-people-who-are-deaf-or-hard-hearing
SpeechTrans Hearing Impaired:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nuance.nmdp.ultimate&hl=en
Apple (Canada)-Accessibility-IOS
“Intuitive by design, iPhone, iPad and iPod touch also come with assistive features that allow people with disabilities to experience the fun and function of iOS. With these innovative technologies built right in, iOS devices become powerful and affordable assistive devices.” http://www.apple.com/ca/accessibility/ios/
What a great resource!
Complete guide to educational and special needs apps
“With over 300,000 apps it’s easy to become overwhelmed by the number of app choices. It’s also easy to spend a small fortune on a lot of useless apps. As a special needs parent I wanted to get right to the “good stuff” and figured you did too. Check out our guide that breaks down the best of the apps by skill set so you can easily find and buy apps that most benefit your child. Great for kids with autism, ADHD, apraxia, learning disability, sensory issues and more. Included are apps for iPad, iPhone, iPod touch and some Android apps. Get started right now …” Click on the link to visit this great site!
http://www.oneplaceforspecialneeds.com/main/library_special_needs_apps.html
Apps For The Deaf And Hearing Impaired
Every day the iPhone is helping people live better lives. We have found some amazing apps that are focused on helping those who are deaf or hard of hearing communicate, network, and enjoy entertainment more.
http://appadvice.com/applists/show/apps-for-the-deaf
IPAD apps: http://teachthought.com/apps-2/the-55-best-best-free-education-apps-for-ipad/