MITS is a statewide project focused on:

Assistive technology
The instructional framework of UDL.
Accessible instructional materials (AIM).

MITS provides support materials, technical assistance, training, and an extensive lending library focused on improving outcomes for all students.

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DATE	CATEGORY	TITLE
1/30/2012 - 1/30/2012		Audio, Audio Audio!
2/1/2012 - 2/1/2012		iEducate: iPads in the Classroom Reading and Writing
2/1/2012 - 2/1/2012		iEducate: iPads in the Classroom Math and Science
2/2/2012 - 2/2/2012		iEducate: iPads in the Classroom Visual Supports and Communication
2/2/2012 - 2/2/2012		Not Too Fancy: Simple Tools Under $100 to Support Struggling Students in the Classroom

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Recent Additions to our Lending Library

Strategy A Day Calendar

The “Strategy A Day” calendar is a collaborative effort between MITS (Michigan), OCALI (Ohio), PATINS Project (Indiana) and SLATE (State Leaders of Assistive Technology in Education). The concept has been adapted from Loudoun Public Schools in Virginia. We are asking educators to share great ideas to reach all students. Our goal is to have the calendar available in both print and electronic formats for the 2011-2012 school year, meaning we need 365 submissions by August 15th! Please share your expertise!

Strategy-A-Day Instructions

Strategy-A-Day Calendar Submissions - "Google Docs"

AAC TechConnect

MITS has arranged for a statewide license granting Michigan Educators free access to the AAC Tech Connect Device Assistant.

Learn more about AAC Tech Connect.

Update: AAC Apps Assistant has been added to our webpage. Click the link above for more information.

Article of Interest

Education Week: Assistive Technology Broadens Its Range

MITS Freedom Stick

The MITS Freedom Stick is a portable, use-anywhere accessibility solution. Install this software package on any 4gb USB Flash Drive (full) or 2gb USB Flash Drive (lite) and you create a set of tools for your students that they can carry in their pockets which will make any Windows computer highly accessible.

The Freedom Stick contains a fully accessible version of the Firefox web browser, the full Open Office suite (comparable to Microsoft Office), the Balabolka Text-To-Speech system, an on-screen calculator which allows students to paste their math work into homework or test documents, a "mind mapper" (similar to Inspiration), the Audacity audio recorder/player, and many, many more supports.