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Assistive Technology for Intervention for IDEA (Deafness (Low Incidence)…

- - - - Apps recommended via Tech Finder: Fotobabble, Social Quest, Grade 6 Vocab Audios and Pics
- - - - A big, easy-to read calendar
      - Checklist of things to do
        
        Can voice-record reminders into phone or keychains
      - Task reminders posted around classroom or in accessible calendar
        
        Can store in a hand-held computer, the "Visual Assistant" is particularly good for impaired individuals
      - Digital watch (easier to understand than analogue)
    - - Give extra time for tests
      - Avoid loud noises in the classrom
- - - - Dress me dolls
      - Visual charts and diagrams/schedules
      - Special cutlery and table wear
    - - TEXT TO SPEECH software (TTS)
        Such as: Intel reader and Kurzweil 3000(supports 18 languages, talking spell checker, picture dictionary, tools for test taking, essay writing, note taking etc).
      - Graphic Organizers(http://www.eduplace.com/graphicorganizer/)
    - - 3 C Institute’s Quest assessment transforms traditional surveys into an engaging, game-like experience with built-in text-to-speech to remove literacy barriers.
      - Ripple Effects is an evidence-based digital program that allows students to identify what they feel is the biggest barrier to learning, and then move through a personalized skill-building program around that topic.
      - Zoo U, a social skills role-play game for grades 2-5, uses adaptive technology to find the level of learning of each student, and then challenges and supports the child as needed.
    - - SIP AND PUFF SYSTEMS
        used by students who have mobility challenges, such as paralysis and fine motor skill disabilities. These systems allow for control of a computer, mobile device or some other technological application by the child moving the device with his or her mouth.
    - - PROOF READING SOFTWARE
        Such as:
        Ginger-created for children with dyslexia. It can help with grammar, word prediction, has TTS function, has a personal trainer that offers practice sessions based on previous mistakes.
        Ghotit (Similar to Ginger)
      - MathTalk
        A speech recognition software program for math that can help students with a range of cognitive delays.
- - - - Distinguish the sounds of animals, men,women, old men, children
      - Whispers game
- - - - Awareness of side effects
- - - - Using reminders
      - Using reducers
      - Identifying cues
      - Using self -evaluation
      - Identifying triggers
- - - - Word processors. Computer-based writing systems that will help students type text onto a screen before printing it on paper.
      - Spell checkers. Can scan a written document for spelling errors. Other devices can speak the word and the student is able to correct it.
      - Speech Recognition Programs. This will enable the student to speak into the microphone, and the system will notarize everything that he says.
      - Mindmap Creator It's easier for students to create an outline for their thoughts. Coggle is perfect for this.
      - Tape Recorders Perfect for students to listen to a lesson again, and to revisit previous chapters in their textbooks.
      - Talking calculators Will assist students with Maths. Struggling learners will be able to identify numbers quicker and the output is reliable.
    - - Listen to audio recordings instead of reading notes.
      - Materials should be printed in a large font.
      - Hear instructions orally.
      - Use visual material, instead of notes and written material.
      - Give answers that is in the easiest form for the student.
      - Use a word processor to type notes or give responses in class.
      - Taking tests in quieter settings.
      - Take frequent breaks, after he has completed a task.
      - Taking tests in different sequence or order.
      - Get graded differently from classmates.
    - - Check knowledge through verbal responses.
        Modify assignments as needed.
        Arrange class to accommodate students’ equipment.
        Move from excessive writing.
        Mark or circle correct answers on worksheets.
        Break tasks into small parts.
        Assist with organization of materials and lesson.
        Reduce homework amount.
        Maintain communications with parents, counsellors, other teachers etc.
        Aware of any medical and medication requirements.
- - - - In education, these need to be explored.
        
        Fun fact: Did you know that infrared systems are now used to transmit sound? A transmitter converts sound into a light signal and beams it to a receiver that is worn by a listener. Isn't that amazing?!
        
        Remote microphone hearing assistance technology (HAT). HAT devices can bring the speech and sound signals from the microphone to the child in a number of ways.
        
        FM systems: wireless audio systems designed to help people hear speech better in noisy environments-research shows that having FM systems in the classroom benefits all students, even those without hearing loss.)
        
        Induction loop systems enable state-of-the-art hearing aids and cochlear implants to pick up the sounds coming from the microphone—without the unwanted background noise
        
        OTHER ACCOMADATIONS
        
        lectures captioned
        
        Peer notetakers
        
        captioned videos
        
        Described and Captioned Media Programhttps://dcmp.org
- - - - Dyna VoX
      - Liberator
      - Cheap Talk