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• Computer Technology Can Empower Students with Learning Disabilities
  The Center for Applied Special Technology assists a family to identify appropriate technology for home and school use by a learning disabled son.
• Disabled Need Tools for Schools
  Tom Wlodkowski, project manager for Boston public TV, presents a set of production guidelines for making learning software usable by disabled students, and discusses the current state of software.
• Making Educational Software Accessible
  Includes guidelines for making software accessible to persons with disabilities.Also includes a description of an inclusive classroom.
• NetDay Compass
  NetDayCompass is the first comprehensive education technology web site designed for technology decision-makers working in K-12 schools. The central feature of NetDayCompass is a directory of high-quality educational resources designed to help schools maximize technology investments.
• Oregon Technology in Education Council (OTEC)
  A comprehensive site designed to improve Oregon's formal and informal education systems. Includes menu choices for news;ideas for integrating information technology into subject areas;preservice teacher education; continuing professional development; parents and children; school administrators;organizations;annotated references; and "Ask Dr.
• SuperKids Educational Software Review.
  SuperKids is a commercial site designed for parents and teachers who want reviews and ratings of educational software. Also includes practical and fun tools for online and offline use and news about important educational issues.
• The Search for Bias-Free Educational Software
  An elementary teacher tells why and how she got involved in gender equity issues related to technology. She also provides guidelines for teachers for selecting equitable software.