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SpedTechMia @techmia.bsky.social · 17/05/2025

Free Tech InCITES webinar: Thurs, May 22 1-1:30 EST AT, Accessibility & Accommodations www.bit.ly/TechInCITES In a world where #accessibility is increasingly important & increasingly confusing, how do we create a group understanding of the roles of general #accommodations & specific #AT? #EduSky

Center on
Inclusive Technology
& Education Systems
Tech InCITES:
AT, Accessibility &
Accommodations
Thursday, May 22, 2025 | Time: 1:00 - 1:30 PM EST
Hosted by CITES Co-Project Director Mia Laudato with Guest Experts Gayl Bowser
Register: bit.ly/TechlnCITES
Top right- Photo of Mia, photo of Gayl below,qr code in bottom right

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SpedTechMia @techmia.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

“ #AT is cheating” 📢 Join @ksuding.bsky.social & student expert Connor Joyce as they explore debunking the mindset of 'it's cheating’ through personal stories, short simulations, the “why" & more. 📆Free Tech InCITES lunch & learn webinar Thur, April 24, 1-1:30pm EST Bit.ly/TechInCITES

Center on
Inclusive Technology
& Education Systems
Tech InCITES:
AT is Not Cheating
Thursday, April 24, 2025 | Time: 1:00 - 1:30 PM EST
Hosted by:
CITES TA & CAST Accessibility Specialist Kelli Suding with Guest Student Expert Connor Joyce
Register: bit.ly/TechInCITES
Photo of Kelli and Connor
Qr code in lower right corner

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SpedTechMia @techmia.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

Did u know that #InclusiveEdTech is integrated in every level of #K12 district #MTSS pyramid? 📅 Join us on Thursday, March 27 from 1-1:30 pm EST & make sense of #MTSS as it relates to #AT, #Edtech, & you 🫵. Sign up: bit.ly/TechInCITES & share with a colleague! It's FREE! @cast-udl.bsky.social

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SpedTechMia @techmia.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

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SpedTechMia @techmia.bsky.social · 23/03/2025

So grateful for the peaceful safety of state and federal parks... appreciating the chance to see sights like this mama manatee & her baby. Saw fireflies 💡 with the backdrop of a beautiful dusky brush and tree canopy and the night was clear and filled with stars. Sharing so you can enjoy it too💚

Night sky stars with shadow of trees incircling the sky

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SpedTechMia @techmia.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

Hope you can come! The 1st in a series of lunch & learns! Tech InCITES webinar launches tomorrow, Thursday at 1 pm ET! A 30 min dive into #AI & #InclusiveEdTech ! Special guest Dr. @tiffzaugg.bsky.social Sign up at bit.ly/TechlnCITES #EduSky #ATchat @cast-udl.bsky.social @ksuding.bsky.social

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SpedTechMia @techmia.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

I love this graphic- I wanted others to access too. I downloaded it to the free actuallyusefulai.com Alt-text generator and it came up w/ the following (see on photo) in 10 seconds. #AltTextChallenge doesn't have to be difficult. I am not always the best at coming up with it, so I use my helper!

The image is an infographic titled “DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS HOW TO STAY CALM WHEN IT COUNTS.” It outlines a model for staying calm during difficult conversations called “The CALM Model.” This model includes several steps and techniques such as focusing on breathing, using active listening, speaking with clarity and confidence, and reflecting back the speaker’s words. The infographic also provides tips for controlling emotions and managing body language. It emphasizes the importance of staying calm during difficult conversations to maintain effective communication.

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SpedTechMia @techmia.bsky.social · 23/02/2025

Some days you need a good #tech joke to break up the doom. Here is one: #EduSky #Joke #EdTech #MicroSoft #InclusiveEdTech

Boss: "How good are you at PowerPoint?"
Me: "I Excel at it."
Boss: "Was that a Microsoft Office pun?"
Me: "Word."
Man sitting cross legged looking at laptop

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SpedTechMia @techmia.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

Thanks @askadam3.bsky.social for connecting us! Here's the card I made & posted to the Padlet for #DLDay 💜connecting with #Edtech #AT #IT professionals & those who want to remove barriers & increase ALL gains for Ss #EduSky #A11y #FETC #InclusiveEdTech

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SpedTechMia @techmia.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

#DLDay is the perfect ⏰ 📢 Tech InCITES: free webinar series! 💚 for you to join us for a Deep Dive in #AI & #InclusiveEdTech with guest expert @tiffzaugg.bsky.social ✍️ Sign up for the series: bit.ly/TechInCITES 💡Have ideas for other episodes? Leave a comment ⬇️ #Edtech #EduSky #ATchat #FETC

F24, Center on
Inclusive Technology
Cae & Education Systems
Tech InCITES:
Al & Inclusive EdTech - A Deeper Dive
Thursday, February 27, 2025 | Time: 1:00 - 1:30 PM EST
Webinar hosted by CITES Co-Project Director Mia Laudato with Guest Expert Dr. Tiffanie Zaugg
Register: bit.ly/TechlnCITES

Photo of Mia on Right, Tiffanie Below. Qr code on right bottom corner

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SpedTechMia @techmia.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

What's better than talking about creating sustainable #InclusiveEdTech Systems? Not much! It's more fun with our emotional support rubber chicken & squeeze cheese! 🐔🧀 Join the fun! Bit.ly/JoinCITES find us at #ATIA25 #ATIA2025 @ksuding.bsky.social @wernedat.bsky.social @hillary-atp.bsky.social

Bag with CITES & AT & EdTech &
IT&
Families& NETP &
A11y &
Inclusion &
You. On it
On a podium with a rubber chicken at a mic and square block of squeeze cheese

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SpedTechMia @techmia.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

#FETC - @lesliefisher.bsky.social having a great convo with Microsoft Co-Pilot... creepy but cool #AI #EdTech

FETC stage to right and large screen of Microsoft CoPilot screen

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SpedTechMia @techmia.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

Thank you @askadam3.bsky.social for sharing CAPTIONS at Tech Share Live #FETC - They're a #UDL tool & Live captions are a #FREE feature in your iPhone, in Google Slides, in Powerpoint 🎉PLEASE use when presenting! Also Speaker Coach & Rask.ai & padlet.com. #EdTech #InclusiveEdTech at its finest!

Screen with an Iphone screen showing the accessibility screen in settings, the prompts are Live Captions (with a toggle), appearance, and Live Captions for Facetjme (with a toggles set for on)

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SpedTechMia @techmia.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

A follow up to @ksuding.bsky.social post. That feeling when you are #FETC and get to hang out & meet so many people that care about #InclusiveEdTech !

2 women joyfully posing with arms out wide

A group of people at an FETC board smiling

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SpedTechMia @techmia.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

#FETC listening to @tiffzaugg.bsky.social drop #ARVR for #InclusiveEdTech! She rocks! Talking Biometrics in inclusive environments! Talking #XR Using it to create realities to scaffold skills in #Inclusive environments! She is a must see & follow @jaimedonally.bsky.social @cast-udl.bsky.social

Dr. Tiffanie Zaugg talking to a conference room with a slide about AR and VR

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SpedTechMia @techmia.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

What fun it was to create my first #EduGuardians graphic! I am very new to this community & looking forward to connect at #FETC! Adobe Firefly created the image- I asked for hearing aids- it gave me headphones 😂 @jenwomble.bsky.social @eduguardian5.bsky.social #EduSky #EdTech #InclusiveEdTech

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SpedTechMia @techmia.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

If you are going to be at #FETC from start to finish consider joining us! Come end this #EdTech Conference with an #MTSS Party 🥳 on Friday! See you next week! #EduSky @cast-udl.bsky.social

Unraveling the
Intersection of MTSS
& Inclusive Technology
Friday, Jan 17 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Learn More
Fetc
Mia Laudato
Co-project Director and Senior
Technical Assistance Specialist
CAST/CITES
Christine Fox
Co-project Director CITES
CAST/CITES

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SpedTechMia @techmia.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

So excited for #FETC next week! Do you want to play a game?!? And learn more about the AT Myths & Facts? Join us! #EdTech #InclusiveEdTech

Cards for HumanIT:
A Playful Revolution
in EdTech
Transformation
Tuesday, Jan 14 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Learn More
FETC CONFERENCE
Mia Laudato
Co-project Director and Senior
Technical Assistance Specialist
CAST/CITES
Christine Fox
Co-project Director CITES, CAST/CITES

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SpedTechMia @techmia.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

I love this @deelanier.bsky.social ! Sharing with #alt-text to describe for others. #AI #Bias #EdTech #InclusiveEdTech

Bias says, "AM I Right?"
1.Avoiding objective facts.
2.Misinterpreting information in a way that only supports existing beliefs.
3.Ignoring information that challenges existing beliefs.
4.Remembering details that only uphold existing beliefs.

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SpedTechMia @techmia.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

Love this one too! Join the #AltTextChallenge! Turn on your reminder in BlueSky's settings!

‹ Accessibility Settings
First title :Alt text
Turn on - Require alt text before posting

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SpedTechMia @techmia.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

And people are way more willing to be accessible and use alt-text! There is even a setting that gives you a reminder to alt-text your photos- and most memes already have some alt-text you may have to adjust slightly

‹ Accessibility Settings
Firs title Alt text
Turn on button Require alt text before posting

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SpedTechMia @techmia.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

If you are attending #FETC, join us for this free interactive summit bringing together some of the best minds in FETC, #UDL, #IT, #AT and #EdTech! Access the Agenda & Register www.cast.org/products-ser... Hope to see you there!

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SpedTechMia @techmia.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

#EduSky #books #BookSky @emilyladau.bsky.social One of my favorite reads. If you teach, you have kids with disabilities in your classroom. Variability is the norm Read this for perspective from someone with a #disability #UDL #AllMeansAll #InclusiveEdTech #Tlap #EduCoach #EduLeaders

Book cover: Demystifying Disability
What to Know, What to Say, and How to be an Ally
Emily Ladau

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SpedTechMia @techmia.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

I share this often created by Mindy Johnson. Great reminders for making your social posts #Accessible #A11y #EduSky #EduCoach #UDL #ATchat #EdTech #InclusiveEdTech #Tlap #WeLeadEdu #AIinEdU More info bit.ly/a11y-social

Social Media Accessibility
Plain
Language
CamelCase
Hashtags
Image
Descriptions
CC
AD)))
Captioning & Audio
www
Link
Shorteners
Mindy Johnson |@min_d.j
Creative Commons liscense

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SpedTechMia @techmia.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

Here's how to turn on #alt-text reminders in #BluSky settings Share this thread and help others help ourselves! #UDL #EduSky

‹ Accessibility Settings in Blue Sky
First title: Alt text
Turn on -Require alt text before posting

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SpedTechMia @techmia.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

Join me. Day 1 of 25 Holiday Movies. Use #Alt-text to describe it. No title. Just a pic or a meme. #EduSky #AltTextChallenge

Gonzo and Rizzo the Rat in a scene from The Muppets Christmas Carol- they are standing near an oil lamp street light and Rizzo is screaming the text on the photo- Hey, hey, hey! Light the lamp, not the rat, light the lamp, not the rat!

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SpedTechMia @techmia.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

I looked at the post I reposted here- and down in the comments, someone said this was the original poster @tarjapk.bsky.social . I want to give credit where credit is due. Thank you!

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Tarja Porkka-Kontturi @tarjapk.bsky.social
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Subtitles aren't just for deaf or hard of hearing players. They're important for players in loud environments (who can't use headphones), non-native speakers who rely on text to follow dialogue, and many neurodivergent folks who struggle to focus or process audio quickly. Just to mention few.
December 1, 2024 at 6:55 AM & Everybody can reply

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SpedTechMia @techmia.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

Had to add the #AtlTextChallenge version. One of my favorite authors of all time. #Books #BookSky #EduSky #CommunAT

'THE LITTLE BOY AND THE OLD MAN'
By Shel Silverstein
'THE LITTLE BOY AND THE OLD MAN'
Said the little boy, "Sometimes I drop my spoon."
Said the old man, "I do that too."
The little boy whispered, "I wet my pants." I do that too," laughed the little old man.
Said the little boy, "I often cry." The old man nodded, "So do I."
But worst of all," said the boy, "it seems Grown-ups don't pay attention to me."
And he felt the warmth of a wrinkled old hand.
I know what you mean," said the little old man.
~Shel Silverstein
(Book: Where the Sidewalk Ends)

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SpedTechMia @techmia.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

Ok #EduSky #UDL #CommunAT Fam, quiz time. Where am I eating dinner tonight? Bonus points if you can guess what I ordered😜

Counter of fast food restaurant ... red palm trees on white tiles surround the cashier counter.
Display above reads Double Double, cheeseburger, hamburger, French Fries. Staff wears all white with red aprons and red hats or paper "chef" hats . Man is standing at counter ordering

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SpedTechMia @techmia.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

Just pausing to be grateful. Grateful for this place we call Earth, the privilege to travel and beauty of nature. Grateful to share it. May it bring you the peace and joy it brings me.

Desert sunset with yellow, red, blue and yellow hues bouncing off the clouds.

Orange sunset behind the dark sillouhette of a mountain . Light blue sky with dark black and blue clouds above

Bright orange red yellow sun fireball in the foreground, white blue clouds above, sillouhettesof desert trees in front, sand colored brush on the ground being kissed by the orange light of the sunset

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SpedTechMia @techmia.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

A2 #tLap My accessibility journey. I learned just 8 years ago, using Alt-text in photos & memes, camel case in Hashtags, auto captions & more. Now I try to share the 💙. It helps everyone access your content & is #UDL Are u ready? Join the #AltTextChallenge Learned a lot from aem.cast.org

‹ Accessibility Settings in Blue Sky
First Title: Alt text
Button turned on: Require alt text before posting

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SpedTechMia @techmia.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

What movie does this remind you of? #EduSky

Fall trees and red rocks in the background

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SpedTechMia @techmia.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

Thank you @eduguardian5.bsky.social for being an #AltTextChallenge champion & making #InclusiveEdTech by describing your photo posts! Join them and a large #CommunAT of #Edtech #EduCoach #EduSky #UDL #BlackEduSky folks Go to settings>accessibility>alt-text & Turn on the reminder!

‹ Accessibility Settings from Blue Sky settings
First heading - Alt text
Require alt text before posting turned on

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SpedTechMia @techmia.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

Hi friends! Thanks 4 connecting! Here'a one of my favorite quotes. Share one of yours #EduSky #EdTech #A11y #Equity #UDL #AllMeansAll #InclusiveEdTech #CommunAT #ATchat

ACCESSIBILITY IS BEING ABLE TO GET IN THE BUILDING. DIVERSITY IS GETTING INVITED TO THE TABLE,
INCLUSION IS HAVING A VOICE AT
THE TABLE. BELONGING IS HAVING YOUR VOICE HEARD AT THE TABLE.
- Unknown

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SpedTechMia @techmia.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

Definitely didn't expect this to be where we ended up on our first day of vacay 🤣 Jailhouse Rock it is!

Old time jail wire frame next to a broken old wood wagon with red rock mountains and desert rock landscape in the background.

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SpedTechMia @techmia.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

Hi #EdTech #FETC friends! Please join us in the #AltTextChallenge & make descriptions for your photos & memes so that all people - including those who use screen readers- can enjoy your content. In #BlueSky go to Settings>Accessibility>Alt-text & turn on the reminder. Let's make #InclusiveEdTech

Accessibility Settings in Bluesky. first heading is alt text. Button for require alt text before posting is turned on

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SpedTechMia @techmia.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. #BookSky💙📚 #Books #BookChallenge #ReadBannedBooks #AltTextChallenge #UDL @fritztesha.bsky.social Day 2

Antiracism
and Universal Design for Learning
———
Building Expressways to Success
ANDRATESHA FRITZGERALD
Foreword by Samaria Rice, mother of Tamir Rice

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SpedTechMia @techmia.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

I am overwhelmed w/ gratitude right now. Not everyone moment is like that. I am thankful for dear friends. My fr-amily. & for this space to share & learn together. For the good of #humanIT. Also thankful I didn't kill something green. This plumeria tree was just a stick. Look at it now 😍 #EduSky

A small plumeria tree in the ground with sprouts of 6 leaves

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SpedTechMia @techmia.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

I absolutely love your posts and the Nat'l parks! Big Fan! Will you join us in the #AltTextChallenge and use descriptions on your photos so even more people can enjoy? It's so easy to remember with this feature in settings! Thanks in advance!

Accessibility Settings page in Blue Sky.
First title is alt text. Require alt text button below it is turned on. when you turn it on it gives you superpowers!

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SpedTechMia @techmia.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

#BookChallenge fun Smashed with #AltTextChallenge 20 books that influenced you. Just covers. Make sure to add AltText descriptions. Turn on reminders in settings>accessibility>altText Day 1 #BookSky #AtChat #CommunAT #EduSky

A little golden board book. The monster at the end of this book starring lovable, furry old Grover by John Stone, illustrated by Michael Smollin. Grover cartoon waving and smiling next to a street lamp that has a Sesame Street sign. He is standing in front of a red brick wall and next to a garbage can.

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