October 19th, 2026
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Families and Caregivers: Are you looking for ways to support your child with technology?
The Assistive Technology Team of the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is available to support you. Throughout October, November and December, they will host multiple learning sessions focused on digital tools that can help support children in Kindergarten to Grade 12.
Assistive Technology Tools for Parents, Families and Caregivers
Session One: Reading Supports
Recommended for Kindergarten to Grade 12
Learn about digital tools that can help your student read online text and books independently at home using tools like Text-to-Speech, Picture Dictionary, and Practice Read-Aloud.
Dates:
- Tuesday, October 20 at 12:00 p.m. (Join online)
- Thursday, October 22 at 12:30 p.m. (Join online)
Session Two: Writing & Expressing Ideas
Recommended for Kindergarten to Grade 12
Learn about digital tools that can help your student express their ideas through speech and visual organizers using tools like Dictation and Voice Notes.
Dates:
- Tuesday, October 27 at 12:00 p.m. (Join online)
- Thursday, October 29 at 12:30 p.m. (Join online)
Session Three: Translation Tools
Recommended for Kindergarten to Grade 12
Learn about digital translation tools that can help your family access schoolwork and read materials in your primary language using tools like Translate and Dictionary.
Dates:
- Tuesday, November 3 at 12:00 p.m. (Join online)
- Thursday, November 5 at 12:30 p.m. (Join online)
Session Four: Organization & Planning
Recommended for Grades 7 to 12
Learn about digital tools that can help your student organize assignments, track deadlines, and plan ahead using tools like Google Calendar and Google Keep.
Dates:
- Tuesday, November 10 at 12:00 p.m. (Join online)
- Thursday, November 12 at 12:30 p.m. (Join online)
Session Five: Reading Supports for Websites & PDFs
Recommended for Kindergarten to Grade 12
Learn about digital tools that can help your student read websites and PDF worksheets using tools like OrbitNote and Simplify.
Dates:
- Tuesday, November 17 at 12:00 p.m. (Join online)
- Thursday, November 19 at 12:30 p.m. (Join online)
Session Six: Proofreading & Editing Writing
Recommended for Grades 3 to 12
Learn about digital tools that can help your student check spelling, improve vocabulary, and edit their writing independently using tools like Check-It and Prediction.
Dates:
- Tuesday, November 24 at 12:00 p.m. (Join online)
- Thursday, November 26 at 12:30 p.m. (Join online)
Session Seven: Study Skills & Test Preparation
Recommended for Grades 7 to 12
Learn about digital tools that can help your student prepare for tests, study effectively, and summarize information using tools like Digital Highlighters and Vocabulary List.
Dates:
- Tuesday, December 1 at 12:00 p.m. (Join online)
- Thursday, December 3 at 12:30 p.m. (Join online)
Session Eight: French Language Supports
Recommended for Kindergarten to Grade 12 (Core, Immersion, and Extended French)
Learn about digital tools that can help your student read, write, and pronounce words in French with confidence using French Read&Write tools.
Dates:
- Tuesday, December 8 at 12:00 p.m. (Join online)
- Thursday, December 10 at 12:30 p.m. (Join online)
How to Attend
No registration is required. Simply join a Google Meet at the appropriate time to join the session you would like to attend.
