Assistive Technology
by N'ecole Ast
Assistive technology devices enable some students with or without disabilities to participate more effectively in classroom activities. The classroom experience is more meaningful to students when they have the opportunity to access the curriculum through different modes. An assistive technology device enables students to take ownership of their learning by adding to discussions and expressing knowledge about content that they have learned. Below is a list of low tech assistive technology items and uses for them in the classroom.
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Assistive Technology Item |
Use |
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Erasers/tabs |
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Highlighters, Markers, colored pencils |
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Index Cards |
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Magnetic letters and numbers, alphabet and number stamps |
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Desktop schedule |
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Ginger Software
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BookWorm
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Did you know that the IPod Touch has several applications that may be helpful for students with disabilities? Below is a list of applications and the cost per application.
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Application |
Price |
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iPromts: This is a program that was created by parents of a student with autism. It is a customizable, visual, prompting tool for students who need visual cuing throughout their day. |
$49.99 |
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Air Mouse: This application turns the device into a wireless mouse. |
$5.99 |
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Proloquo2Go: Use the iPhone as an AAC device |
$189.99 |
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iprocrastinate Mobile: Scheduling, organization, reminders |
Free |
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uHear: hearing amplifier |
$9.99 |
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iCommunicate: storyboards and schedules |
$4.99 |
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iconverse: AAC device, customizable |
$9.99 |
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Look2Learn: AAC device, customizable |
$24.99 |
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Step Stones: Visual schedule, can have sound |
$29.99 |
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Halo Talk: Teach opposites visually |
$29.99 |
