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			"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/whats-new-helperbird-2026-9-28/",
			"title": "Helperbird 2026.9.28: more room to read and write",
			"summary": "See the September 28 Helperbird update: free NotePad tools, a more flexible PDF Reader, calmer reading controls, smoother prediction, and clearer Pro access.",
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					"name": "Robert James Gabriel",
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			"title": "Does Text to Speech Replace Learning to Read?",
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			"date_published": "2026-09-19T00:00:00.000Z",
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					"name": "Robert James Gabriel",
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		},
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			"id": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/does-voice-typing-stop-students-learning-to-write/",
			"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/does-voice-typing-stop-students-learning-to-write/",
			"title": "Does Voice Typing Replace Learning to Write?",
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			"date_modified": "2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z",
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			"id": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/helperbird-never-gives-students-the-answer/",
			"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/helperbird-never-gives-students-the-answer/",
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					"name": "Robert James Gabriel",
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			"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/is-ai-summarizing-doing-the-work-for-students/",
			"title": "Is AI Summarizing Doing the Work For Students?",
			"summary": "Sometimes yes. This is the AI accommodation worth being careful with, and here is the test that tells you when it helps and when it replaces the task.",
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			"title": "Is Assistive Technology Cheating?",
			"summary": "The answer teachers need when a student uses text to speech, voice typing or an AI summary. One question settles most of it, and it is not about the tool.",
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			"title": "How Virtual Learning College Uses Helperbird",
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			"date_modified": "2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z",
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			"id": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/whats-new-helperbird-2026-9-6/",
			"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/whats-new-helperbird-2026-9-6/",
			"title": "What's new in Helperbird 2026.9.6: a closer look",
			"summary": "A tour of Helperbird 2026.9.6: easier PDF search and zoom, a simpler Dictionary, refreshed Reading Mode, thoughtful profiles, and Apple managed settings.",
			"date_published": "2026-09-06T00:00:00.000Z",
			"date_modified": "2026-09-06T00:00:00.000Z",
			"authors": [
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					"name": "Robert James Gabriel",
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				"Update"
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			"title": "Introducing Helperbird Academy",
			"summary": "Helperbird Academy is free, hands-on training. Work the tools on a real page, watch the page notice, and print a certificate. Nothing leaves your browser.",
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			"date_modified": "2026-08-30T00:00:00.000Z",
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			"title": "Helperbird Was Proud to Sponsor the 2026 CESA 7 Paraprofessional Summit",
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				"Blog"
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			"title": "Best Free Accessibility Tools for Seniors Browsing the Web in 2026",
			"summary": "Make websites kinder to older eyes with ten browser tools: bigger text, page zoom, a larger cursor, read-aloud, high contrast, reading mode and saved profiles.",
			"date_published": "2026-06-08T00:00:00.000Z",
			"date_modified": "2026-08-28T00:00:00.000Z",
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					"name": "Robert James Gabriel",
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				"Guide"
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			"title": "How to Translate and Read Any Website in Another Language: A Step-by-Step Guide",
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			"date_published": "2026-06-08T00:00:00.000Z",
			"date_modified": "2026-08-28T00:00:00.000Z",
			"authors": [
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			"title": "Are You Ready for WCAG 2.1 AA? A Plain-English Guide to ADA Title II",
			"summary": "Learn what WCAG 2.1 AA and the ADA Title II web rule mean for US schools and public bodies, the April 2027 and April 2028 deadlines, and six steps to get ready.",
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			"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/how-to-extract-text-from-images-and-scanned-pdfs/",
			"title": "How to Extract Text From Images and Scanned PDFs for Free",
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			"date_published": "2026-06-04T00:00:00.000Z",
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			"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/best-free-study-tools-for-students-with-adhd/",
			"title": "Best Free Study Tools for Students with ADHD in 2026",
			"summary": "Find ten study tools for students with ADHD, from reading mode, line focus and a reading guide to text-to-speech and dictation, and how to pair a few.",
			"date_published": "2026-06-03T00:00:00.000Z",
			"date_modified": "2026-08-28T00:00:00.000Z",
			"authors": [
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			"title": "Best Free Tools for Low Vision Browsing in 2026",
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			"title": "How to Get Any Website or PDF Read Aloud to You (Free Text-to-Speech Guide)",
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			"title": "How to Reduce Visual Stress When Reading on Screens",
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			"date_published": "2026-06-03T00:00:00.000Z",
			"date_modified": "2026-08-28T00:00:00.000Z",
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			"id": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/global-accessibility-awareness-day-2026/",
			"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/global-accessibility-awareness-day-2026/",
			"title": "Global Accessibility Awareness Day 2026 — 11 Years of Building for Everyone",
			"summary": "Marking GAAD 2026: how a dyslexic student's 2015 college project grew to over a million users, what 11 years taught us, and five ways you can help the web.",
			"date_published": "2026-05-21T00:00:00.000Z",
			"date_modified": "2026-08-28T00:00:00.000Z",
			"authors": [
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					"name": "Robert James Gabriel",
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				"Blog"
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			"id": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/thank-you-teachers-how-educators-use-helperbird/",
			"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/thank-you-teachers-how-educators-use-helperbird/",
			"title": "Thank You, Teachers — How Educators Use Helperbird",
			"summary": "See how teachers put Helperbird on school Chromebooks, use it in Google Docs and meet IEP and 504 accommodations, plus five steps to start in your class.",
			"date_published": "2026-05-05T00:00:00.000Z",
			"date_modified": "2026-08-28T00:00:00.000Z",
			"authors": [
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					"name": "Robert James Gabriel",
					"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/authors/robert-james/"
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				"Blog"
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			"id": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/mental-health-digital-wellbeing-tips/",
			"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/mental-health-digital-wellbeing-tips/",
			"title": "Mental Health and Your Screen — Tips for Digital Wellbeing",
			"summary": "See how screen fatigue adds to stress, then try six settings that calm your screen: dark mode, overlays, reading mode, less motion, read-aloud and no autoplay.",
			"date_published": "2026-05-01T00:00:00.000Z",
			"date_modified": "2026-08-28T00:00:00.000Z",
			"authors": [
				{
					"name": "Robert James Gabriel",
					"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/authors/robert-james/"
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			],
			"tags": [
				"Blog"
			]
		},
		{
			"id": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/section-504-vs-section-508-whats-the-difference/",
			"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/section-504-vs-section-508-whats-the-difference/",
			"title": "Section 504 vs Section 508 — What Is the Difference?",
			"summary": "Section 504 covers accommodations for people; Section 508 covers accessible technology. See examples of each, how they fit together and the Section 508 profile.",
			"date_published": "2026-04-30T00:00:00.000Z",
			"date_modified": "2026-07-31T00:00:00.000Z",
			"authors": [
				{
					"name": "Robert James Gabriel",
					"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/authors/robert-james/"
				}
			],
			"tags": [
				"Accessibility"
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		},
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			"id": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/world-book-day-reading-for-everyone/",
			"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/world-book-day-reading-for-everyone/",
			"title": "World Book Day — Reading Should Be for Everyone",
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			"date_published": "2026-04-23T00:00:00.000Z",
			"date_modified": "2026-08-28T00:00:00.000Z",
			"authors": [
				{
					"name": "Robert James Gabriel",
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				"Blog"
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			"id": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/accessibility-profiles-one-click-setup/",
			"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/accessibility-profiles-one-click-setup/",
			"title": "Accessibility Profiles — One Click Setup",
			"summary": "Discover Helperbird's new Accessibility Profiles feature. One click to enable dyslexia, ADHD, low vision, and more accessibility tools instantly.",
			"date_published": "2026-04-14T00:00:00.000Z",
			"date_modified": "2026-08-28T00:00:00.000Z",
			"authors": [
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					"name": "Robert James Gabriel",
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			"id": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/best-pdf-markup-tools-in-your-browser/",
			"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/best-pdf-markup-tools-in-your-browser/",
			"title": "The Best Way to Mark Up PDFs Without Installing Anything",
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			"date_published": "2026-04-04T00:00:00.000Z",
			"date_modified": "2026-08-12T00:00:00.000Z",
			"authors": [
				{
					"name": "Robert James Gabriel",
					"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/authors/robert-james/"
				}
			],
			"tags": [
				"Blog"
			]
		},
		{
			"id": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/draw-on-pdfs-with-helperbird/",
			"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/draw-on-pdfs-with-helperbird/",
			"title": "How to Draw on PDFs — Pen, Shapes, Arrows and More",
			"summary": "Helperbird now lets you draw directly on any PDF. Freehand pen, rectangles, ovals, lines, and arrows with full color and stroke control.",
			"date_published": "2026-04-04T00:00:00.000Z",
			"date_modified": "2026-08-28T00:00:00.000Z",
			"authors": [
				{
					"name": "Robert James Gabriel",
					"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/authors/robert-james/"
				}
			],
			"tags": [
				"Blog"
			]
		},
		{
			"id": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/best-chrome-extensions-for-students-with-dyslexia/",
			"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/best-chrome-extensions-for-students-with-dyslexia/",
			"title": "10 Chrome Extensions Every Student with Dyslexia Needs in 2026",
			"summary": "Compare ten Chrome extensions that make reading easier with dyslexia, from Helperbird's fonts, overlays and read-aloud to BeeLine Reader, OpenDyslexic and Kami.",
			"date_published": "2026-03-26T00:00:00.000Z",
			"date_modified": "2026-08-28T00:00:00.000Z",
			"authors": [
				{
					"name": "Robert James Gabriel",
					"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/authors/robert-james/"
				}
			],
			"tags": [
				"Blog"
			]
		},
		{
			"id": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/best-free-accessibility-features-in-helperbird/",
			"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/best-free-accessibility-features-in-helperbird/",
			"title": "The Best Free Accessibility Features in Helperbird You Can Use Right Now",
			"summary": "Explore the powerful free accessibility features in Helperbird, from dyslexia-friendly fonts to dark mode and high contrast.",
			"date_published": "2026-03-26T00:00:00.000Z",
			"date_modified": "2026-08-28T00:00:00.000Z",
			"authors": [
				{
					"name": "Robert James Gabriel",
					"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/authors/robert-james/"
				}
			],
			"tags": [
				"Blog"
			]
		},
		{
			"id": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/browser-tools-for-english-language-learners/",
			"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/browser-tools-for-english-language-learners/",
			"title": "How English Language Learners Can Use Browser Tools to Read Any Website",
			"summary": "Master web reading as an ELL student using translation, simplification, and pronunciation tools.",
			"date_published": "2026-03-26T00:00:00.000Z",
			"date_modified": "2026-08-28T00:00:00.000Z",
			"authors": [
				{
					"name": "Robert James Gabriel",
					"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/authors/robert-james/"
				}
			],
			"tags": [
				"Blog"
			]
		},
		{
			"id": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/helperbird-for-students-with-ieps-and-504-plans/",
			"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/helperbird-for-students-with-ieps-and-504-plans/",
			"title": "How Helperbird Helps Students with IEPs and 504 Plans",
			"summary": "Learn how Helperbird's features directly support common accommodations in IEPs and 504 Plans, making assistive technology accessible across your school.",
			"date_published": "2026-03-26T00:00:00.000Z",
			"date_modified": "2026-08-28T00:00:00.000Z",
			"authors": [
				{
					"name": "Robert James Gabriel",
					"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/authors/robert-james/"
				}
			],
			"tags": [
				"Usecase"
			]
		},
		{
			"id": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/helperbird-wcag-accessibility-compliance/",
			"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/helperbird-wcag-accessibility-compliance/",
			"title": "How Helperbird Helps Organizations Meet Web Accessibility Standards",
			"summary": "Discover how user-side accessibility tools complement WCAG compliance efforts and expand access.",
			"date_published": "2026-03-26T00:00:00.000Z",
			"date_modified": "2026-08-28T00:00:00.000Z",
			"authors": [
				{
					"name": "Robert James Gabriel",
					"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/authors/robert-james/"
				}
			],
			"tags": [
				"Blog"
			]
		},
		{
			"id": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/how-helperbird-works-on-google-docs-slides-and-classroom/",
			"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/how-helperbird-works-on-google-docs-slides-and-classroom/",
			"title": "How Helperbird Works on Google Docs, Slides, and Classroom",
			"summary": "How Helperbird works across Google Workspace. The browser extension on Classroom pages, and the add-on sidebar inside Google Docs, Slides and Sheets.",
			"date_published": "2026-03-26T00:00:00.000Z",
			"date_modified": "2026-08-12T00:00:00.000Z",
			"authors": [
				{
					"name": "Robert James Gabriel",
					"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/authors/robert-james/"
				}
			],
			"tags": [
				"Blog"
			]
		},
		{
			"id": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/how-public-libraries-use-helperbird-for-accessibility/",
			"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/how-public-libraries-use-helperbird-for-accessibility/",
			"title": "How Public Libraries Are Using Helperbird to Make Digital Resources Accessible",
			"summary": "Discover how public libraries deploy Helperbird on public computers to serve patrons with diverse accessibility needs.",
			"date_published": "2026-03-26T00:00:00.000Z",
			"date_modified": "2026-08-28T00:00:00.000Z",
			"authors": [
				{
					"name": "Robert James Gabriel",
					"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/authors/robert-james/"
				}
			],
			"tags": [
				"Usecase"
			]
		},
		{
			"id": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/how-to-make-websites-easier-to-read-with-adhd/",
			"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/how-to-make-websites-easier-to-read-with-adhd/",
			"title": "How to Make Any Website Easier to Read When You Have ADHD",
			"summary": "Learn how to configure your browser to eliminate distractions and stay focused while reading with ADHD.",
			"date_published": "2026-03-26T00:00:00.000Z",
			"date_modified": "2026-08-28T00:00:00.000Z",
			"authors": [
				{
					"name": "Robert James Gabriel",
					"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/authors/robert-james/"
				}
			],
			"tags": [
				"Blog"
			]
		},
		{
			"id": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/how-to-set-up-helperbird-for-your-child-at-home/",
			"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/how-to-set-up-helperbird-for-your-child-at-home/",
			"title": "How to Set Up Helperbird for Your Child at Home",
			"summary": "A parent's guide to installing and configuring Helperbird for your child's online learning and reading—dyslexia fonts, text-to-speech, and more.",
			"date_published": "2026-03-26T00:00:00.000Z",
			"date_modified": "2026-08-28T00:00:00.000Z",
			"authors": [
				{
					"name": "Robert James Gabriel",
					"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/authors/robert-james/"
				}
			],
			"tags": [
				"Blog"
			]
		},
		{
			"id": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/reduce-screen-fatigue-while-working-from-home/",
			"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/reduce-screen-fatigue-while-working-from-home/",
			"title": "How to Reduce Screen Fatigue While Working from Home",
			"summary": "Combat screen fatigue with practical solutions including overlay tints, dark mode, and text adjustments to work more comfortably.",
			"date_published": "2026-03-26T00:00:00.000Z",
			"date_modified": "2026-08-28T00:00:00.000Z",
			"authors": [
				{
					"name": "Robert James Gabriel",
					"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/authors/robert-james/"
				}
			],
			"tags": [
				"Blog"
			]
		},
		{
			"id": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/teachers-guide-accessibility-tools-school-chromebooks/",
			"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/teachers-guide-accessibility-tools-school-chromebooks/",
			"title": "A Teacher's Guide to Setting Up Accessibility Tools on School Chromebooks",
			"summary": "Help your students succeed with built-in and third-party accessibility tools for school Chromebooks.",
			"date_published": "2026-03-26T00:00:00.000Z",
			"date_modified": "2026-08-28T00:00:00.000Z",
			"authors": [
				{
					"name": "Robert James Gabriel",
					"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/authors/robert-james/"
				}
			],
			"tags": [
				"Usecase"
			]
		},
		{
			"id": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/text-to-speech-improves-reading-comprehension-for-kids/",
			"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/text-to-speech-improves-reading-comprehension-for-kids/",
			"title": "5 Ways Text-to-Speech Can Improve Reading Comprehension for Kids",
			"summary": "Discover how text-to-speech technology helps children build decoding skills, reduce cognitive load, and improve reading comprehension.",
			"date_published": "2026-03-26T00:00:00.000Z",
			"date_modified": "2026-08-28T00:00:00.000Z",
			"authors": [
				{
					"name": "Robert James Gabriel",
					"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/authors/robert-james/"
				}
			],
			"tags": [
				"Blog"
			]
		},
		{
			"id": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/why-university-disability-services-should-know-about-helperbird/",
			"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/why-university-disability-services-should-know-about-helperbird/",
			"title": "Why Every University Disability Services Office Should Know About Helperbird",
			"summary": "Helperbird offers modern, browser-based accommodations that complement and enhance university disability support services.",
			"date_published": "2026-03-26T00:00:00.000Z",
			"date_modified": "2026-08-28T00:00:00.000Z",
			"authors": [
				{
					"name": "Robert James Gabriel",
					"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/authors/robert-james/"
				}
			],
			"tags": [
				"Usecase"
			]
		},
		{
			"id": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/helperbird-for-seniors-everyday-web-browsing/",
			"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/helperbird-for-seniors-everyday-web-browsing/",
			"title": "How Helperbird Makes Everyday Web Browsing Easier for Seniors",
			"summary": "Bigger text, a zoomed page, stronger contrast and read aloud. The free browser controls that make everyday reading comfortable when your eyes get tired.",
			"date_published": "2026-03-24T00:00:00.000Z",
			"date_modified": "2026-08-12T00:00:00.000Z",
			"authors": [
				{
					"name": "Robert James Gabriel",
					"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/authors/robert-james/"
				}
			],
			"tags": [
				"Usecase"
			]
		},
		{
			"id": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/helperbird-for-seniors-legal-aid-kiosks/",
			"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/helperbird-for-seniors-legal-aid-kiosks/",
			"title": "How Helperbird Supports Senior Citizens at Legal Aid Kiosks",
			"summary": "Learn how Helperbird makes legal aid kiosks more accessible for senior citizens with text-to-speech, larger text, reading support, and simplified layouts.",
			"date_published": "2026-03-24T00:00:00.000Z",
			"date_modified": "2026-08-28T00:00:00.000Z",
			"authors": [
				{
					"name": "Robert James Gabriel",
					"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/authors/robert-james/"
				}
			],
			"tags": [
				"Usecase"
			]
		},
		{
			"id": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/helperbird-for-seniors-libraries-community-centers/",
			"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/helperbird-for-seniors-libraries-community-centers/",
			"title": "How Libraries and Community Centers Use Helperbird to Support Senior Visitors",
			"summary": "What a librarian can push to every machine, what admin policy cannot preset, and the two-minute setup that gets a senior visitor reading the screen again.",
			"date_published": "2026-03-24T00:00:00.000Z",
			"date_modified": "2026-08-12T00:00:00.000Z",
			"authors": [
				{
					"name": "Robert James Gabriel",
					"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/authors/robert-james/"
				}
			],
			"tags": [
				"Usecase"
			]
		},
		{
			"id": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/free-features-in-helperbird-guide-for-parents-and-families/",
			"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/free-features-in-helperbird-guide-for-parents-and-families/",
			"title": "Free Features in Helperbird - A Guide for Parents and Families",
			"summary": "See every Helperbird feature your child can use without paying: text to speech, Immersive Reader, dyslexia fonts, overlays, a reading ruler, translate and more.",
			"date_published": "2026-02-10T00:00:00.000Z",
			"date_modified": "2026-08-28T00:00:00.000Z",
			"authors": [
				{
					"name": "Robert James Gabriel",
					"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/authors/robert-james/"
				}
			],
			"tags": [
				"Guide"
			]
		},
		{
			"id": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/championing-accessibility-university-alaska-webinar/",
			"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/championing-accessibility-university-alaska-webinar/",
			"title": "How the University of Alaska Champions Accessibility - March 25th",
			"summary": "See how University of Alaska championed web accessibility and supported students with learning differences and Helperbird.",
			"date_published": "2025-03-25T00:00:00.000Z",
			"date_modified": "2026-08-28T00:00:00.000Z",
			"authors": [
				{
					"name": "Robert James Gabriel",
					"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/authors/robert-james/"
				}
			],
			"tags": [
				"Blog"
			]
		},
		{
			"id": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/how-to-make-scans-and-copies-accessible/",
			"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/how-to-make-scans-and-copies-accessible/",
			"title": "How to Make Scans and Copies Accessible for Students",
			"summary": "Turn on OCR when you scan, keep each page straight and test the file, so students can select, search and listen to scanned handouts. Includes a printable guide.",
			"date_published": "2025-01-07T00:00:00.000Z",
			"date_modified": "2026-08-28T00:00:00.000Z",
			"authors": [
				{
					"name": "Robert James Gabriel",
					"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/authors/robert-james/"
				}
			],
			"tags": [
				"Blog"
			]
		},
		{
			"id": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/helperbird-featured-on-icelandic-radio/",
			"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/helperbird-featured-on-icelandic-radio/",
			"title": "Helperbird Featured on Icelandic National Radio",
			"summary": "Helperbird was featured on Iceland's national radio station, RÚV, discussing accessibility tools and dyslexia support to enhance learning.",
			"date_published": "2024-12-18T00:00:00.000Z",
			"date_modified": "2026-08-28T00:00:00.000Z",
			"authors": [
				{
					"name": "Robert James Gabriel",
					"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/authors/robert-james/"
				}
			],
			"tags": [
				"Blog"
			]
		},
		{
			"id": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/creating-accessible-at-home-learning-environments-tips-tools/",
			"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/creating-accessible-at-home-learning-environments-tips-tools/",
			"title": "Creating Accessible At-Home Learning Environments - Tips and Tools",
			"summary": "Create accessible at-home learning spaces. Tips on environment design, adaptive tools, and resources for supporting students with diverse needs.",
			"date_published": "2024-12-11T00:00:00.000Z",
			"date_modified": "2026-08-28T00:00:00.000Z",
			"authors": [
				{
					"name": "Anna Brown",
					"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/authors/anna-brown/"
				}
			],
			"tags": [
				"Blog"
			]
		},
		{
			"id": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/creating-safe-and-supportive-digital-learning-environments-in-the-age-of-ai/",
			"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/creating-safe-and-supportive-digital-learning-environments-in-the-age-of-ai/",
			"title": "Creating Safe and Supportive Digital Learning Environments In The Age of AI",
			"summary": "Explore how to create safe, supportive digital learning environments while leveraging AI tools responsibly and ethically.",
			"date_published": "2024-10-17T00:00:00.000Z",
			"date_modified": "2026-08-28T00:00:00.000Z",
			"authors": [
				{
					"name": "Anna Brown",
					"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/authors/anna-brown/"
				}
			],
			"tags": [
				"Guest"
			]
		},
		{
			"id": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/why-internet-access-is-crucial-for-educational-equity-and-innovation/",
			"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/why-internet-access-is-crucial-for-educational-equity-and-innovation/",
			"title": "Why Internet Access is Crucial for Educational Equity and Innovation",
			"summary": "Discover why high-speed internet access is essential for ensuring educational equity and fostering innovation.",
			"date_published": "2024-08-05T00:00:00.000Z",
			"date_modified": "2026-08-28T00:00:00.000Z",
			"authors": [
				{
					"name": "Courtney Hood",
					"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/authors/courtney-hood/"
				}
			],
			"tags": [
				"Blog"
			]
		},
		{
			"id": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/transforming-challenges-into-strengths/",
			"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/transforming-challenges-into-strengths/",
			"title": "Key Skills for First-Time Jobseekers with Learning Disorders",
			"summary": "Discover key skills for first-time jobseekers with learning disorders.",
			"date_published": "2024-06-06T00:00:00.000Z",
			"date_modified": "2026-08-28T00:00:00.000Z",
			"authors": [
				{
					"name": "Courtney Hood",
					"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/authors/courtney-hood/"
				}
			],
			"tags": [
				"Blog"
			]
		},
		{
			"id": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/celebrating-10-years-of-helperbird/",
			"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/celebrating-10-years-of-helperbird/",
			"title": "Celebrating 10 Years of Helperbird - Exciting Updates and Plans for the Future!",
			"summary": "Celebrate Helperbird's 10-year milestone. Discover our journey and exciting new accessibility and assistive features coming.",
			"date_published": "2024-05-19T00:00:00.000Z",
			"date_modified": "2026-08-28T00:00:00.000Z",
			"authors": [
				{
					"name": "Courtney Hood",
					"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/authors/courtney-hood/"
				}
			],
			"tags": [
				"Update"
			]
		},
		{
			"id": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/how-extracurriculars-boost-self-esteem-in-dyslexic-learners/",
			"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/how-extracurriculars-boost-self-esteem-in-dyslexic-learners/",
			"title": "How Extracurriculars Boost Self-Esteem in Dyslexic Learners",
			"summary": "Learn how extracurricular activities boost self-esteem and confidence in students with dyslexia and learning challenges.",
			"date_published": "2024-05-07T00:00:00.000Z",
			"date_modified": "2026-08-28T00:00:00.000Z",
			"authors": [
				{
					"name": "Courtney Hood",
					"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/authors/courtney-hood/"
				}
			],
			"tags": [
				"Blog"
			]
		},
		{
			"id": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/4-key-strategies-for-communicating-your-child-needs-to-school/",
			"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/4-key-strategies-for-communicating-your-child-needs-to-school/",
			"title": "4 Key Strategies for Communicating Your Child's Needs to Schools",
			"summary": "Discover four effective strategies for advocating your child's learning needs to school staff. Learn how to communicate effectively.",
			"date_published": "2024-04-01T00:00:00.000Z",
			"date_modified": "2026-08-28T00:00:00.000Z",
			"authors": [
				{
					"name": "Courtney Hood",
					"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/authors/courtney-hood/"
				}
			],
			"tags": [
				"Blog"
			]
		},
		{
			"id": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/how-helperbird-can-support-homebound-learning-for-recovering-students/",
			"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/how-helperbird-can-support-homebound-learning-for-recovering-students/",
			"title": "How Helperbird Can Support Homebound Learning for Recovering Students",
			"summary": "Discover how Helperbird supports homebound students needing accessible learning tools and resources during recovery to enhance learning.",
			"date_published": "2024-02-29T00:00:00.000Z",
			"date_modified": "2026-08-28T00:00:00.000Z",
			"authors": [
				{
					"name": "Anna Brown",
					"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/authors/anna-brown/"
				}
			],
			"tags": [
				"Blog"
			]
		},
		{
			"id": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/heads-up-helperbirds-got-immersive-reader-too-extension-free/",
			"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/heads-up-helperbirds-got-immersive-reader-too-extension-free/",
			"title": "Heads Up, Helperbird's Got Immersive Reader Too!",
			"summary": "Discover Helperbird's free immersive reader feature. A powerful accessible and supportive reading tool for dyslexia to enhance learning.",
			"date_published": "2024-02-02T00:00:00.000Z",
			"date_modified": "2026-08-28T00:00:00.000Z",
			"authors": [
				{
					"name": "Robert James Gabriel",
					"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/authors/robert-james/"
				}
			],
			"tags": [
				"Blog"
			]
		},
		{
			"id": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/7-steps-to-create-personalised-learning-plans-for-students/",
			"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/7-steps-to-create-personalised-learning-plans-for-students/",
			"title": "7 Steps to Create Personalized Learning Plans for Students",
			"summary": "Build a personalized learning plan in seven steps: SMART goals, mindful tech, brain breaks, varied tasks, peer teaching, flexible seating and flipped lessons.",
			"date_published": "2024-01-31T00:00:00.000Z",
			"date_modified": "2026-08-28T00:00:00.000Z",
			"authors": [
				{
					"name": "Anna Brown",
					"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/authors/anna-brown/"
				}
			],
			"tags": [
				"Blog"
			]
		},
		{
			"id": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/how-to-use-immersive-reader-in-google-docs/",
			"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/how-to-use-immersive-reader-in-google-docs/",
			"title": "How to Use Immersive Reader in Google Docs, Step-by-Step Guide",
			"summary": "Open Immersive Reader inside Google Docs with the free Helperbird add-on: install it, highlight your text, pick Use immersive reader and press Play to listen.",
			"date_published": "2024-01-24T00:00:00.000Z",
			"date_modified": "2026-08-28T00:00:00.000Z",
			"authors": [
				{
					"name": "Robert James Gabriel",
					"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/authors/robert-james/"
				}
			],
			"tags": [
				"Guide"
			]
		},
		{
			"id": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/positive-thoughts-might-benefit-dyslexic-students/",
			"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/positive-thoughts-might-benefit-dyslexic-students/",
			"title": "How Positive Thoughts Might Benefit Dyslexic Students",
			"summary": "Students with dyslexia often show higher anxiety. See what a King's College London study found when people pictured good outcomes, and try one hopeful habit.",
			"date_published": "2023-12-15T00:00:00.000Z",
			"date_modified": "2026-08-28T00:00:00.000Z",
			"authors": [
				{
					"name": "Courtney Hood",
					"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/authors/courtney-hood/"
				}
			],
			"tags": [
				"Guide"
			]
		},
		{
			"id": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/top-6-chrome-extensions-for-teachers/",
			"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/top-6-chrome-extensions-for-teachers/",
			"title": "Top 6 Chrome Extensions for Teachers",
			"summary": "Discover the top 6 Chrome extensions that can help teachers be more efficient and save time while creating more inclusive learning environments.",
			"date_published": "2023-10-22T00:00:00.000Z",
			"date_modified": "2026-08-28T00:00:00.000Z",
			"authors": [
				{
					"name": "Anna Brown",
					"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/authors/anna-brown/"
				}
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				"Blog"
			]
		},
		{
			"id": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/interview-with-dyslexic-founder-of-helperbird/",
			"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/interview-with-dyslexic-founder-of-helperbird/",
			"title": "Interview with Helperbird Founder, Robert James Gabriel",
			"summary": "Discover the inspiring personal story of Robert James Gabriel, Helperbird's founder and his dyslexia journey to enhance learning.",
			"date_published": "2023-10-07T00:00:00.000Z",
			"date_modified": "2026-08-28T00:00:00.000Z",
			"authors": [
				{
					"name": "Anna Brown",
					"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/authors/anna-brown/"
				}
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			"tags": [
				"Blog"
			]
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		{
			"id": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/10-essential-assistive-technology-tools-web-accessibility/",
			"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/10-essential-assistive-technology-tools-web-accessibility/",
			"title": "10 Essential assistive technology tools for web accessibility",
			"summary": "See how screen readers, magnifiers, contrast checkers, captions, speech recognition and braille displays help people with disabilities use the web.",
			"date_published": "2023-09-07T00:00:00.000Z",
			"date_modified": "2026-08-28T05:00:00.000Z",
			"authors": [
				{
					"name": "Anna Brown",
					"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/authors/anna-brown/"
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				"Blog"
			]
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		{
			"id": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/top-productivity-extensions-for-safari/",
			"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/top-productivity-extensions-for-safari/",
			"title": "Top Productivity Extensions for Safari",
			"summary": "Discover the top productivity extensions for Safari that can help business owners maximize efficiency, save time, and streamline their tasks.",
			"date_published": "2023-08-10T00:00:00.000Z",
			"date_modified": "2026-08-28T00:00:00.000Z",
			"authors": [
				{
					"name": "Anna Brown",
					"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/authors/anna-brown/"
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				"Blog"
			]
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		{
			"id": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/importance-dyslexia-friendly-design-websites-apps/",
			"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/importance-dyslexia-friendly-design-websites-apps/",
			"title": "Creating an Inclusive Online Experience, The Importance of Dyslexia-Friendly Design",
			"summary": "Learn why dyslexia-friendly design matters for websites and mobile apps. Discover accessibility best practices to enhance learning.",
			"date_published": "2023-07-31T00:00:00.000Z",
			"date_modified": "2026-08-28T00:00:00.000Z",
			"authors": [
				{
					"name": "Courtney Hood",
					"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/authors/courtney-hood/"
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				"Blog"
			]
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		{
			"id": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/how-to-keep-wfh-employees-engaged-and-motivated/",
			"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/how-to-keep-wfh-employees-engaged-and-motivated/",
			"title": "Engaging and Motivating WFH Employees, Strategies for Success",
			"summary": "Keep remote employees motivated: give them the right tools, recognize their work, plan virtual fun, keep communication open and watch for early warning signs.",
			"date_published": "2023-03-17T00:00:00.000Z",
			"date_modified": "2026-08-28T00:00:00.000Z",
			"authors": [
				{
					"name": "Anna Brown",
					"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/authors/anna-brown/"
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				"Guest Blog"
			]
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		{
			"id": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/top-five-features-of-helperbird-to-help-your-students-in-2021/",
			"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/top-five-features-of-helperbird-to-help-your-students-in-2021/",
			"title": "Top 5 features of Helperbird to help your students in 2021",
			"summary": "Discover the top 5 features of Helperbird that can make your class more accessible and productive in 2021 and 2022.",
			"date_published": "2023-01-21T00:00:00.000Z",
			"date_modified": "2026-08-28T00:00:00.000Z",
			"authors": [
				{
					"name": "Robert James Gabriel",
					"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/authors/robert-james/"
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				"Blog"
			]
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		{
			"id": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/how-to-deploy-apps-and-extensions-through-the-google-admin-console/",
			"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/how-to-deploy-apps-and-extensions-through-the-google-admin-console/",
			"title": "How to Deploy Helperbird through the G Suite Console",
			"summary": "Learn how to deploy Helperbird through Google Workspace Admin Console for your entire organization or school to enhance learning.",
			"date_published": "2023-01-09T00:00:00.000Z",
			"date_modified": "2026-08-28T00:00:00.000Z",
			"authors": [
				{
					"name": "Courtney Hood",
					"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/authors/courtney-hood/"
				}
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				"Guide"
			]
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			"id": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/see-the-future-of-helperbird-2023-2024/",
			"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/see-the-future-of-helperbird-2023-2024/",
			"title": "Introducing the Next Big Release of Helperbird",
			"summary": "Discover what's coming in Helperbird's future. Explore exciting new features and improvements planned to enhance learning.",
			"date_published": "2022-12-04T00:00:00.000Z",
			"date_modified": "2026-08-28T00:00:00.000Z",
			"authors": [
				{
					"name": "Robert James Gabriel",
					"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/authors/robert-james/"
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				"Announcement"
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			"id": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/how-to-avoid-wfh-burnout-and-maximize-productivity/",
			"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/how-to-avoid-wfh-burnout-and-maximize-productivity/",
			"title": "How to Avoid WFH Burnout and Maximize Productivity",
			"summary": "Keep working from home sustainable with eight habits: a comfortable workspace, daily goals, a routine, time blocking, real breaks, exercise and staying social.",
			"date_published": "2022-11-05T00:00:00.000Z",
			"date_modified": "2026-08-28T00:00:00.000Z",
			"authors": [
				{
					"name": "Anna Brown",
					"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/authors/anna-brown/"
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				"Guest"
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			"id": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/stay-on-task-8-productivity-tips-to-help-you-stay-focused-at-work/",
			"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/stay-on-task-8-productivity-tips-to-help-you-stay-focused-at-work/",
			"title": "8 Productivity Tips to Help You Stay Focused at Work",
			"summary": "Eight habits that help you stay focused at work: water and a tidy desk nearby, your phone on Do Not Disturb, ranked tasks, set email times and firm boundaries.",
			"date_published": "2022-09-27T00:00:00.000Z",
			"date_modified": "2026-08-28T00:00:00.000Z",
			"authors": [
				{
					"name": "Anna Brown",
					"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/authors/anna-brown/"
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				"Guide"
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			"id": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/how-to-add-extensions-to-safari/",
			"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/how-to-add-extensions-to-safari/",
			"title": "How to Add Extensions to Safari",
			"summary": "Add extensions to Safari on Mac, iPhone and iPad. Where the Safari extension store is, how to switch an extension on, and what to do when one does not show.",
			"date_published": "2022-08-30T00:00:00.000Z",
			"date_modified": "2026-08-28T00:00:00.000Z",
			"authors": [
				{
					"name": "Courtney Hood",
					"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/authors/courtney-hood/"
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				"Blog"
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		{
			"id": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/teacher-appreciation-week-2020-dyslexia-story/",
			"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/teacher-appreciation-week-2020-dyslexia-story/",
			"title": "How a Teacher Changed My Life - A Story",
			"summary": "A special message for teachers supporting students with dyslexia and other learning differences daily to enhance learning.",
			"date_published": "2022-07-19T00:00:00.000Z",
			"date_modified": "2026-08-28T00:00:00.000Z",
			"authors": [
				{
					"name": "Robert James Gabriel",
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				"Appreciation"
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			"id": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/helping-students-thrive-with-helperbirds-accessibility-tools/",
			"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/helping-students-thrive-with-helperbirds-accessibility-tools/",
			"title": "Helping Students Succeed with Helperbird’s Accessibility Tools",
			"summary": "Discover how Helperbird's comprehensive accessibility tools help students with dyslexia and learning differences to enhance learning.",
			"date_published": "2022-06-23T00:00:00.000Z",
			"date_modified": "2026-08-28T00:00:00.000Z",
			"authors": [
				{
					"name": "Robert James Gabriel",
					"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/authors/robert-james/"
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				"Usecase"
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			"title": "Thanksgiving Day Message from Helperbird",
			"summary": "A heartfelt Thanksgiving message from Helperbird team to our community, supporters and accessibility advocates to enhance learning.",
			"date_published": "2022-05-11T00:00:00.000Z",
			"date_modified": "2026-08-28T00:00:00.000Z",
			"authors": [
				{
					"name": "Robert James Gabriel",
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				"Guide"
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			"id": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/helperbirds-winner-of-the-2021-chromebook/",
			"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/helperbirds-winner-of-the-2021-chromebook/",
			"title": "Winner of Our Chromebook Giveaway",
			"summary": "Celebrate our Chromebook giveaway winner and their exciting prize including a Chromebook and Helperbird Pro to enhance learning.",
			"date_published": "2022-04-14T00:00:00.000Z",
			"date_modified": "2026-08-28T00:00:00.000Z",
			"authors": [
				{
					"name": "Robert James Gabriel",
					"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/authors/robert-james/"
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				"GUEST BLOG"
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			"id": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/the-5-must-have-accessibility-tools-for-students-in-2021/",
			"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/the-5-must-have-accessibility-tools-for-students-in-2021/",
			"title": "The 5 Must-Have Accessibility Tools for Students in 2021",
			"summary": "See our 2021 picks for students learning online: Toucan for learning a language, Kapwing for video and subtitles, Helperbird for reading and Google Meet.",
			"date_published": "2022-03-03T00:00:00.000Z",
			"date_modified": "2026-08-28T00:00:00.000Z",
			"authors": [
				{
					"name": "Robert James Gabriel",
					"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/authors/robert-james/"
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				"Blog"
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			"id": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/helperbird-pdf-reader-rorys-story/",
			"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/helperbird-pdf-reader-rorys-story/",
			"title": "Making PDFs Easier with Helperbird's PDF Reader",
			"summary": "Follow Rory's personal journey with Helperbird's PDF reader and discover how it makes PDFs more accessible to enhance learning.",
			"date_published": "2022-02-05T00:00:00.000Z",
			"date_modified": "2026-08-12T00:00:00.000Z",
			"authors": [
				{
					"name": "Robert James Gabriel",
					"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/authors/robert-james/"
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				"Usecase"
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			"id": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/three-facts-about-dyslexia/",
			"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/three-facts-about-dyslexia/",
			"title": "3 Facts about Dyslexia and 1 Fact about Cats",
			"summary": "Discover three important facts about dyslexia and learn how it affects reading, learning, and daily life.",
			"date_published": "2021-12-28T00:00:00.000Z",
			"date_modified": "2026-08-28T00:00:00.000Z",
			"authors": [
				{
					"name": "Robert James Gabriel",
					"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/authors/robert-james/"
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			"tags": [
				"Blog"
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			"id": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/helperbird-immersive-reader-marketing-alexs-story/",
			"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/helperbird-immersive-reader-marketing-alexs-story/",
			"title": "Improving Marketing Workflows with Helperbird’s Immersive Reader",
			"summary": "Discover how Alex used the Read Aloud and Text Spacing features to simplify his workload and manage campaigns more efficiently with Helperbird.",
			"date_published": "2021-12-19T00:00:00.000Z",
			"date_modified": "2026-08-28T00:00:00.000Z",
			"authors": [
				{
					"name": "Robert James Gabriel",
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				"Usecase"
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			"id": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/tv-and-movie-characters-with-dyslexia/",
			"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/tv-and-movie-characters-with-dyslexia/",
			"title": "TV and Movie Characters with Dyslexia",
			"summary": "Discover inspiring TV and movie characters with dyslexia that can provide inspiration and positive representation for children and adults with dyslexia.",
			"date_published": "2021-11-03T00:00:00.000Z",
			"date_modified": "2026-08-28T00:00:00.000Z",
			"authors": [
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					"name": "Robert James Gabriel",
					"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/authors/robert-james/"
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			"tags": [
				"Blog"
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			"id": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/helperbird-dyslexia-solutions-jamies-story/",
			"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/helperbird-dyslexia-solutions-jamies-story/",
			"title": "How Helperbird Transformed a Student's Academic Experience",
			"summary": "Read Jamie's inspiring personal story of overcoming reading challenges with Helperbird's accessibility tools to enhance learning.",
			"date_published": "2021-10-11T00:00:00.000Z",
			"date_modified": "2026-08-28T00:00:00.000Z",
			"authors": [
				{
					"name": "Robert James Gabriel",
					"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/authors/robert-james/"
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			"tags": [
				"Usecase"
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			"id": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/top-5-productivity-microsoft-edge-extensions/",
			"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/top-5-productivity-microsoft-edge-extensions/",
			"title": "Top 5 Productivity Microsoft Edge Extensions",
			"summary": "Discover the top 5 productivity Microsoft Edge extensions to boost your productivity and streamline your workflow.",
			"date_published": "2021-08-10T00:00:00.000Z",
			"date_modified": "2026-08-28T00:00:00.000Z",
			"authors": [
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					"name": "Courtney Hood",
					"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/authors/courtney-hood/"
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				"Blog"
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			"id": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/fostering-inclusivity-at-work/",
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			"title": "Fostering Inclusivity at Work - The Role of Helperbird in Modern Workplaces",
			"summary": "Discover how accessibility tools foster inclusivity at work and support employees with different learning and accessibility needs.",
			"date_published": "2021-08-02T00:00:00.000Z",
			"date_modified": "2026-08-28T00:00:00.000Z",
			"authors": [
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					"name": "Anna Brown",
					"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/authors/anna-brown/"
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			"tags": [
				"Blog"
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			"id": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/enhancing-inclusivity-role-of-accessibility-software-in-modern-classrooms-with-helperbird/",
			"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/enhancing-inclusivity-role-of-accessibility-software-in-modern-classrooms-with-helperbird/",
			"title": "Accessibility Software & Inclusive Classrooms",
			"summary": "What a teacher can set up in a classroom, which reading and writing tools are free, which ones need Pro, and how to roll Helperbird out to every device.",
			"date_published": "2021-05-27T00:00:00.000Z",
			"date_modified": "2026-08-12T00:00:00.000Z",
			"authors": [
				{
					"name": "Courtney Hood",
					"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/authors/courtney-hood/"
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			"tags": [
				"Blog"
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			"id": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/creating-accessible-emails-a-step-by-step-guide/",
			"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/creating-accessible-emails-a-step-by-step-guide/",
			"title": "An 8-Step Guide to Creating Accessible Emails for Those with Dyslexia",
			"summary": "Write emails readers with dyslexia can manage in eight steps: gentler contrast, plain language, dyslexia-friendly fonts, short paragraphs, images and testing.",
			"date_published": "2021-03-20T00:00:00.000Z",
			"date_modified": "2026-08-28T00:00:00.000Z",
			"authors": [
				{
					"name": "Courtney Hood",
					"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/authors/courtney-hood/"
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			"tags": [
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			"id": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/boosting-classroom-accessibility/",
			"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/boosting-classroom-accessibility/",
			"title": "Boosting Classroom Accessibility - Discover the Magic of Helperbird",
			"summary": "Learn practical strategies for improving classroom accessibility and creating inclusive learning environments for all students.",
			"date_published": "2021-01-11T00:00:00.000Z",
			"date_modified": "2026-08-28T00:00:00.000Z",
			"authors": [
				{
					"name": "Anna Brown",
					"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/authors/anna-brown/"
				}
			],
			"tags": [
				"Blog"
			]
		},
		{
			"id": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/best-careers-for-people-with-dyslexia/",
			"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/best-careers-for-people-with-dyslexia/",
			"title": "Best Careers for People with Dyslexia",
			"summary": "Discover career paths where people with dyslexia can thrive. Learn about strengths and opportunities for career success.",
			"date_published": "2020-11-23T00:00:00.000Z",
			"date_modified": "2026-08-28T00:00:00.000Z",
			"authors": [
				{
					"name": "Courtney Hood",
					"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/authors/courtney-hood/"
				}
			],
			"tags": [
				"GUEST BLOG"
			]
		},
		{
			"id": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/benefits-of-ipads-in-the-classroom/",
			"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/benefits-of-ipads-in-the-classroom/",
			"title": "Benefits of iPads in the Classroom 2023",
			"summary": "Explore the educational benefits of using iPads in the classroom and how tablets improve reading and writing for all students.",
			"date_published": "2020-09-19T00:00:00.000Z",
			"date_modified": "2026-08-28T00:00:00.000Z",
			"authors": [
				{
					"name": "Anna Brown",
					"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/authors/anna-brown/"
				}
			],
			"tags": [
				"Blog"
			]
		},
		{
			"id": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/top-ipad-apps-for-accessibility/",
			"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/top-ipad-apps-for-accessibility/",
			"title": "Top iPad apps for Accessibility",
			"summary": "Try four iPad apps that make reading and watching easier: Voice Dream Reader for text-to-speech, Texthelp, SignUp captions for Disney+ and Helperbird.",
			"date_published": "2020-09-01T00:00:00.000Z",
			"date_modified": "2026-08-28T00:00:00.000Z",
			"authors": [
				{
					"name": "Courtney Hood",
					"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/authors/courtney-hood/"
				}
			],
			"tags": [
				"Blog"
			]
		},
		{
			"id": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/accessibility-tips-for-epilepsy/",
			"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/accessibility-tips-for-epilepsy/",
			"title": "Web Accessibility Tips for People with Epilepsy",
			"summary": "Make websites safer for people with epilepsy: calm color palettes, strong contrast, clear links, steady layouts and nothing that flashes over 3 times a second.",
			"date_published": "2020-05-28T00:00:00.000Z",
			"date_modified": "2026-08-28T00:00:00.000Z",
			"authors": [
				{
					"name": "Courtney Hood",
					"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/authors/courtney-hood/"
				}
			],
			"tags": [
				"Blog"
			]
		},
		{
			"id": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/what-is-coppa-and-ferpa/",
			"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/what-is-coppa-and-ferpa/",
			"title": "What is COPPA and FERPA?",
			"summary": "COPPA limits what companies collect from children under 13, and FERPA controls how schools share student records. Learn what each US privacy law protects.",
			"date_published": "2020-05-28T00:00:00.000Z",
			"date_modified": "2026-08-28T00:00:00.000Z",
			"authors": [
				{
					"name": "Anna Brown",
					"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/authors/anna-brown/"
				}
			],
			"tags": [
				"Blog"
			]
		},
		{
			"id": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/reword-function-student-success-story/",
			"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/reword-function-student-success-story/",
			"title": "Helping Students with Helperbird’s Reword Feature",
			"summary": "A student success story about Helperbird's reword feature and how it improved reading comprehension to enhance learning.",
			"date_published": "2020-04-16T00:00:00.000Z",
			"date_modified": "2026-08-28T00:00:00.000Z",
			"authors": [
				{
					"name": "Robert James Gabriel",
					"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/authors/robert-james/"
				}
			],
			"tags": [
				"Usecase"
			]
		},
		{
			"id": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/6-famous-people-with-dyslexia/",
			"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/6-famous-people-with-dyslexia/",
			"title": "6 Famous People with Dyslexia",
			"summary": "Discover six famous individuals who overcame dyslexia to achieve remarkable success in their careers and personal lives.",
			"date_published": "2020-03-16T00:00:00.000Z",
			"date_modified": "2026-08-28T00:00:00.000Z",
			"authors": [
				{
					"name": "Courtney Hood",
					"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/authors/courtney-hood/"
				}
			],
			"tags": [
				"Blog"
			]
		},
		{
			"id": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/research-into-web-accessibility-for-dyslexics-and-dyslexia-focused-fonts-such-as-opendyslexia/",
			"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/research-into-web-accessibility-for-dyslexics-and-dyslexia-focused-fonts-such-as-opendyslexia/",
			"title": "Web Accessibility & Dyslexia-Friendly Fonts",
			"summary": "Explore research on web accessibility and dyslexia-friendly fonts including OpenDyslexia. Learn what works to enhance learning.",
			"date_published": "2020-02-09T00:00:00.000Z",
			"date_modified": "2026-08-30T00:00:00.000Z",
			"authors": [
				{
					"name": "Robert James Gabriel",
					"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/authors/robert-james/"
				}
			],
			"tags": [
				"Research"
			]
		},
		{
			"id": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/4-ways-to-be-more-accessible-on-social-media/",
			"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/blog/4-ways-to-be-more-accessible-on-social-media/",
			"title": "4 Ways to Make Social Media More Accessible in 2022",
			"summary": "Learn four effective ways to make your social media posts accessible for users with dyslexia and other accessibility needs.",
			"date_published": "2020-01-05T00:00:00.000Z",
			"date_modified": "2026-08-28T00:00:00.000Z",
			"authors": [
				{
					"name": "Anna Brown",
					"url": "https://www.helperbird.com/authors/anna-brown/"
				}
			],
			"tags": [
				"Blog"
			]
		}
	]
}