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Digitability Featured on the “Be the Exception” Podcast The “Be the Exception” Podcast is hosted by Dawn Ellis from Cultivating Exceptional Minds. The original episode aired on 11/30/23 at https://betheexception.libsyn.com/189discover-how-digitability-is-reshaping-special-ed Digitability CEO Michele McKeone and Copywriter Rebekah Poe recently sat down with Dawn Ellis from Cultivating Exceptional Minds to record an episode of “Be the…

From Learners to Leaders: Students Share about their Experience with Digitability Written by Emily Dempsey, Special Education Teacher and Buddy Club Sponsor at Triton Regional High School Recently, during the “Dare to Dream” regional conference with their peers, my high school aged learners had an opportunity to share why it is important to “know a…

Financial Literacy for Students: Sticking to a Budget Want to unlock a free activity? Click here! It is crucial to allow students the opportunity to practice sticking to a budget because financial literacy is a fundamental life skill that empowers individuals to make informed decisions and achieve financial independence. For students with disabilities, this skill…

The First Inclusive Virtual Banking System Bankability allows students to experience a modern banking app while learning financial literacy and workplace behavior. For the first time, students are learning financial skills for the real world with Bankability, a virtual banking system that supports positive behavior. Students earn virtual dollars for being on task, following directions, and more,…

Empowering All Students with Financial Literacy: Why We Chose Bankability Written by Jeanne McCarthy, Ed.D, the parent of a child with Autism and the Chief Academic Officer of A Step Up Academy- a private, non-profit, co-educational, and non-sectarian school for children with autism serving children in Preschool through 12th grade. The mission of A Step…

Teaching Email Etiquette: Why and How? Want to unlock a free email lesson? Click here! In today’s digital age, the ability to communicate effectively through email is a fundamental skill that can open doors to countless opportunities. For students with intellectual disabilities, mastering this skill can be particularly challenging, which is why we are excited…

Empowering Students with Bankability: This Teacher’s Secret for Positive Classroom Behavior Written by Brittney G.- a Mighty Writers teacher in New Jersey. The Mighty Writers program serves communities in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York City with after school and summer writing workshops to help students fulfill their mission statement to “Think clearly and write…