PRESS RELEASE
From: Norman Coombs, Ph.D.
Professor, Rochester Institute of Technology
Chair of EASI: Equal Access to Software and information
Consultant on distance learning and adaptive computing
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ANNOUNCING: The redesign and grand opening of:

'EASI's K to 12 Education Technology Centre'

A website dedicated to providing information to educators, parents and
students regarding increasing access to science, technology and math for K-12
students with disabilities.
(EASI: Equal Access to Software and Information)

http://www.rit.edu/~easi
From there, select the link for K-12.

In 1997 The National Science Foundation awarded EASI a grant to collect and
disseminate materials to better enable K-12 students to succeed in math and
science. This section will include information for math and science teachers
and students; for special education teachers; for school administrators; for
parents and others with interest in this area.

EASI will be updating and expanding this page regularly and is still under
construction.  We have many resources, current events and an upcoming
Teacher's  Incentive to share their with you in the near future.  Please leave
us your ideas and comments when you visit.  We want to hear from you!

Here's the layout and highlights of the introductory page:

The BASICS of Adaptive Technology;
Adaptive Technology and special education can be complex and intimidating
subjects if you are not familiar with the language and devices available.
Therefore, we are providing a Glossary of Adaptive Technology and Special
Education Terminology, two EASI Online Handbooks of hardware and software
products (including photographs where possible) and other misc. items to
better guide you in your understanding and advocacy efforts.


Taking a Closer Look at Adaptive Technology and Services.
This portion of the web site goes into much more depth regarding adaptive
technology and software evaluations, funding methods, IEP's and other legal
documents that address the technology and services delivery and much more.

Department of Education Support for Adaptive Technology:
Books, Newsletters, Assorted Memos, Policy Letters, Journals and Papers to
assist you in the process of understanding Adaptive Technology from the
Government's point of view.

EASI's K-12 Science Engineering and Math Resources
In 1997 The National Science Foundation awarded EASI a grant to collect and
disseminate materials to better enable K-12 students to succeed in math and
science. This section will include information for math and science teachers
and students; for special education teachers; for school administrators; for
parents and others with interest in this area.

Just For Kids!
Learning can be a blast.
Check here for cool places to visit just for the fun of it.

Internet Resources for Parents
Other Special Education and Adaptive Resources on the Internet

Resources for Teachers
Teachers will find help in the area of working with students with disabilities
to utilize the computer as a tool towards inclusion.

Effective Curriculum Integration
Teachers 'Tried and True' Lesson Plans for Effective Integration of Technology
into their Curriculum.

General Internet Resources
A wealth of Internet Resources covering a wide range of areas.
(Current events in Science and Math K-12)
Kids: CHECK it OUT!



EASI (Equal Access to Software and Information) is a non-profit organization
affiliated with the American Association for Higher Education with a mission
to help make information technologies more accessible to users with
disabilities.

http://www.rit.edu/~easi

Norman Coombs, Ph.D.
Professor, Rochester Institute of Technology
Chair of EASI: Equal Access to Software and information
Consultant on distance learning and adaptive computing
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http://www.rit.edu/~nrcgsh

Richard Banks
EASI Electronic Resource Manager
Adjunct Ratchasuda College, Mahidol University, Thailand
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Anne Macleod
EASI's K-12 Outreach & Webbie
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