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Zabala, J. (2016). Traveling the Road with Accessible Educational Materials and Assistive Technology [PowerPoint Slide]. Retrieved from http://docslide.us/download/link/traveling-the-road-with-accessible-educational-materials-and-assistive-technology as follows: Zabala, Joy Smiley. “Traveling the Road with Accessible Educational Materials and Assistive Technology.” 5 February 2016. PowerPoint Presentation.

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ContactsGeorgia Instructional Materials Center (GIMC)

Carson Cochran (ccochran@doe.k12.ga.us)

Michael Silverman (msilverman@doe.k12.ga.us)

Georgia Project for Assistive Technology (GPAT)Gina Gelinas (ggelinas@doe.k12.ga.us)

DeeDee Bunn (dbunn@doe.k12.ga.us)

Paula Gumpman (pgumpman@doe.k12.ga.us)