Today in class we discussed assistive technology which is technology specially designed to aid individuals with disabilities.
Alternative to the Computer Keyboard - The magnifier can help students with vision problems use the computer. Students with hearing problems may use an e-reader to help them hear things on a computer.
Intellikeys - alternative keyboard with larger keys and change the layout for students needs
Alternative to computer monitor - to enhance the visual display on the screen of the computer monitor. Speech can be added to the computer's output for young nonreaders, older students with reading difficulties, and students who are blind. The speech synthesizer is a common way to add speech.
Software designed for students with special needs - Talking Word processing programs are available for students who are blind or with physical disabilities. Calculators with print output can help students with disabilities do their math and print it out instead of writing it down.
Communication board - This can be as simple as a piece of cardboard with pictures, letters, or words on it.