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Resources for Students with Significant Needs: Books for Students

Tar Heel Reader

Tar Heel Reader is a collection of free, easy-to-read, and accessible books on a wide range of topics. Each book can be speech-enabled and accessed using multiple interfaces, including touch screens and 1 to 3 switches.

Resource Type: Website

Cost: Free

Compliancy Pledged: N/A

Adapted Books

Adapted Books assist teachers in helping students with severe disabilities participate in the general curriculum. Books can be downloaded in PowerPoint or PDF. PowerPoint: The adapted literature is presented in an interactive manner. Students can use a mouse or other click device (switch) to move through the pages. PDF: The adapted literature is presented using Writing with Symbols and basic text.

Resource Type: Books can be downloaded in PDF and PPT formats

Cost: Free

Compliancy Pledged: N/A