From Scan to Independence: How Scanmarker Accelerates Reading Access, Fluency, and Classroom Participation for Students With Disabilities

Presenter(s)

Event Details

Topic:

instruction, literacy & inclusion

Format:

hands-on session (participant-provided devices)

Subject Level:

beginner

Age Span:

kindergarten - grade 6
grades 7-12
adult

Target Audience:

autism specialist
consultant
educator
K-12 administration
occupational therapist
paraprofessional
special educator
university professor / personnel

Professional Development Credits

IACET CEUs:

0.01

ACVREP CEs:

1

Presentation Length: 1 hour

Location:

Plaza 4

Description:

This session will demonstrate how scanning pens, portable text scanning assistive technology tools, support students with disabilities in accessing print, improving reading fluency, and increasing independence across instructional settings. Presenters will guide participants through specific how tos, tips, and implementation strategies drawn from real classroom use, including a Tennessee summer literacy pilot. Attendees will observe live demonstrations, compare Scanmarker features to traditional text to speech tools, and examine quantitative performance data showing gains in reading accuracy, stamina, and task completion. The session will conclude with participant discussion and practical planning for integrating Scanmarker into special education, intervention, and inclusive classrooms.

Learning Outcomes:

As a result of this activity, participants will be able to:

• 1. Explain at least three specific reading or access barriers that scanning pens can address for students with disabilities.

• 2. Demonstrate two Scanmarker features that support text to speech, translation, or digital capture during classroom tasks.

• 3. Design one implementation routine or accommodation plan that integrates scanning pens into a special education or intervention setting.

Disclosures:

The presenter serves in a professional role with Scanmarker and may reference the product during the session. No additional financial relationships or conflicts of interest exist.
The presenter serves in a professional role with Scanmarker and may reference the product during the session. No additional financial relationships or conflicts of interest exist.