Assistive Technology for Struggling Readers

Presented by Mike Marotta, Assistive Technology Consultant
Sponsored by Learning Ally

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From apps to software to cloud-based cross-platform supports, this webinar explored tools that can aid struggling readers in the following areas:

• phonemic awareness
• vocabulary
• comprehension
• fluency

Mike Marotta, Assistive Technology Consultant and president of Inclusive Technology Solutions, LLC presented a broad range of low- and high-tech applications — including free solutions — to support students with dyslexia and other learning disabilities. Viewers will increase their general awareness of assistive technology and walk away with a wide variety of accommodations to foster academic success for their students.

This recorded webinar will benefit educators of struggling readers at all grade levels, and administrators.

Mike Marotta is a RESNA Certified Assistive Technology Professional and president of Inclusive Technology Solutions, LLC. He is a nationally and internationally recognized presenter providing practical and in-depth training to professionals interested in specializing in assistive technology. Mike is also an adjunct professor at several universities, where he teaches pre-service teachers and Masters courses on Universal Design for Learning and Assistive Technology, and is a member of the CAST Accessible Educational Materials Advisory Board.

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 Learning Ally empowers students who read and learn differently so that they may thrive. We help them to overcome obstacles and discover strengths, as we guide them along a path that ensures success.