Assistive Technology Solutions for the At-Risk Students

Pigeonholes are for Pigeons Assistive Technology Solutions for the At-Risk Students Pigeonholes are for Pigeons is the first book of a 4 part series written by Dr. Steve Timmer We will show you that in many cases, for less than what you spend on pencils, you can help the entire school population. The question is, Are you willing to help everyone?"

(PRWEB) February 20, 2005 -- Pigeonholes are for Pigeons Assistive Technology Solutions for the At-Risk Students Pigeonholes are for Pigeons is the first book of a 4 part series written by Dr. Steve Timmer

Helping the at" risk students be successful in school by teaching them how to be successful in life. 10 to 20 percent of the United States population has difficulty with the visual decoding process called reading. Dr. Steven Timmer, who is legally blind himself, has developed a winning strategy for helping this population, through the use of Assistive technology. Many schools are in a state of budget crisis, and are forced, by law, to show continued improvement with a shrinking budget. In his new book Dr. Timmer lays out a strategy on how to show significant improvement by helping the at risk population. The only barrier to being successful is it will require many educators to think differently, and that has always been the challenge.

Reading is the cornerstone of effective learning . . .

What is At-Risk? Students who are At-Risk" struggle to keep pace with general education requirements, while at the same time do not have sufficient impairments to be qualified for any special education assistance. We are always trying to classify students, searching for a pigeonhole" for them to fit into. To this end, we found that there are not enough pigeonholes, and many pigeons" are left to their own devices. AT-Risk individuals are traditionally left without a pigeonhole. This book focuses on helping everyone, with or without a label. The information and technology presented herein introduces you to the concept of assisting everyone meet the ever-increasing reading demands of the Information Age. As the Information Age accelerates, the digital divide will only widen, leaving an increasing number of individuals on the wrong side of its vast expanse. This book will show you how to harness the power of technology to provide students with effective reading skills for school and for life.

We will show you that in many cases, for less than what you spend on pencils, you can help the entire school population. The question is, Are you willing to help everyone?"

A must read before you spend anymore money on assistive technology" Dr. S. Manning

Dr. Timmer brings a unique perspective, talent and energy to the Assistive Technology arena that is sparking long-needed innovations that will ultimately benefit millions of people everywhere". K.M. Sped. Director

An alternative format of the book is provided free of charge, and can be used with anyone who has print related disabilities. A copy of an E-text Reader is also included so that you can have a tool that will read the book to you. Experience assistive reading tools for yourself.

Order it directly from the publisher for $19.95

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