Scroll down for information on how to access and Install Assistive Technology Tools on Home devices.

Recommended Headset with Microphone with Noise Reduction

1. CYBER ACOUSTICS AC-5812 3.5MM HEADSET W/ USB CONTROLLER iPads 3.5m audio jack and computers USB

2. Cyber Acoustics Stereo Headset, 3.5mm stereo & Y-adapter for separate Headphone & Mic Connection, K12 School Classroom and Education (AC-204) 

3. Wireless Earbuds, Bluetooth 5.2 Earphone with Microphone, Touch Control Ear Buds, IPX7 Waterproof, in Ear Noise Cancelling

IT helpdesk may have some of these in stock.

Apps Posters for Visual schedules Apps logos

Text to Speech Speech to Text Vision and Processing eText and eBook Read&Write Writing Supports Reading Supports Websites and Subscriptions Workshop Files

Programs and Extensions (computers)

The following program and extension supports are loaded on district computers. Click the links below for help to install them on home computers.

Programs

Office 365

Read&Write for Windows Scroll down until you see; Using Read&Write for Windows at home or on BYOD devices with an SD71 account. This is the install information you will need.

Google Chrome Extensions,

      Read&Write: Student Take-Home Installation with Office 365

For help with how to load these extensions on home computers:

Adding EXTENSIONS in Google Chrome Browser

iPad Accessibility Settings

Accessibility Settings on school district iPads (iOS 15). To set these up on home devices, refer to tip sheet below.

Setting up Accessibility Tools on an IPad iOS

Looking for apps? Check out the Recommended Apps List 

How to Get to the Approved App List

Read&Write iPad app install video

Who to email for help:

For Inclusive Education Technology loan questions and Accessibility tools support and training email Jane.Rondow@sd71.bc.ca

For Visuals, Subscription logins and Passwords, Print Resources and ARCBC book downloads email Luisa.Pereira@sd71.bc.ca

For help with BYOD and home Accessibility tools set ups email Valerie.Harnden@sd71.bc.ca