Assistive Technology

Read & Write for Education

Read&Write for Education Academy

Quick Reference Guide

Training Guide  This user manual contains step by step instructions and practice exercises for all of the tools in Read & Write for Google Chrome. 
How To Articles Bite-sized articles, videos, and FAQs for teachers and students showing you how to get the most out of Read & Write for Education. 
Student ResourcesShort videos and learning materials for help your students get to know Read & Write. 
Learning ResourcesUseful resources and guides to deepen your knowledge of Read & Write for Education.
WebinarsDiscover the latest collection of talks and webinars on Read & Write - a wonderful way to learn something new about our tool. 
French LearnersQuick reference cards, guides and other resources to help French learners understand and use Read & Write. 

OrbitNote

RESOURCES
Intro to OrbitNoteA short video to introduce you to OrbitNote. The perfect place to start for first time users, whether you're a teacher or a student.  
Feature TourLearn about the features and tools available within OrbitNote. 
Learning MaterialsUseful resources and guides to deepen your knowledge of OrbitNote. 
How To ArticlesBite-sized articles, videos, and FAQs for teachers and students showing you how to get the most out of OrbitNote. 
WebinarsDiscover the latest collection of talks and webinars on OrbitNote - a wonderful way to learn something new about our tool.

Widgit Online

All CSTs have access to Widgit Online to help with building visual supports in each school.

Widgit Online allows you to create, print, share and translate symbol materials online. 

  • Quickly create symbol materials and visual supports from 100s of easy to use project templates 
  • Create and open your symbol materials from any PC, Mac, or iPad with an internet connection. 
  • Translate materials into more than 80 languages - perfect for creating EAL materials. 
  • Support structure and routine and reduce anxiety with visual timetables detailing a sequence of activities.
  • Create communication books to help individuals express themselves and communicate their needs and wants. 

Widgit Online - Getting Started - tutorial on how to navigate Widit Online's features and functions.