Back-to-School Guide for Dyslexic Students: Apps and More (Repost)

Assistive Technology Blog Podcast

Aug 20, 2014Technology

Note: this post originally appeared last year and with back-to-school season in full swing these apps and tools can still provide a huge benefits for dyslexic students. Some updates have been made. With the school year f...

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