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Assistive Technologies & Accommodations for Students With Disabilities
Assistive Technologies & Accommodations for Students With Disabilities
Low Incidence
Moderate to Severe Intellectual
Disabilities
Text to Speech Tools
Scaffolding
Individualize
Developmental
Delay
Sticker pages for fine motor skills
Visual schedule
Social Stories
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Trouble paying attention
Small group work
Reduce possible distractions
Limited short term memory
Provide step by step instructions
Use graphic organizers
Train in use of calendar, schedule organizer
May have low energy reserves
Frequent breaks
Naps if needed
It is important to consult with parents, and health professionals, to determine the student's specific symptoms/difficulties- symptoms of TBI can vary significantly. Keep parents and health professionals up to date on child's progress.
Useful technology
Organizers, calendars
Speech recognition
Tinted overlays
Smartphones, reminder alarms
Screen readers
Deafness
Assistive Technology
Computer programs that provide auditory training, sign language instruction, and reading and language instruction.
Alerting devices that can use vibration and light to alert the individual such as watches, doorbells, fire alarms.
Hearing Aids and Auditory Training Devices
Captioned films/videos
Telecommunication device for the deaf
Surgically implanted device designed for deaf students
Help from professionals
Audiologists
Teachers of the Hearing Impaired
Speech-Language Pathologists
Interpreters
Accommodations
Favorable seating in the class to facilitate speechreading
Manual communication involves sign language, fingerspelling, and cued speech
Austism Spectrum Disorder
digital schedule boards
one-on-one or group para-professionals
speech generating devices
non-traditional classroom for part of the day or for the whole day
Visual Impairment Including Blindness
Braille Resources such as text books and online versions of all paper materials so that text to speech can be used
preferential seating
text to speech options
Orthopedic Impairments
Accommodations
Seating arrangements to develop useful poster & movement
Large seats & tables
Allow for breaks
Instruction focused on development of gross & motor skills
Note taking assistance
Teacher awareness of student condition (student gets tired could lead to a health issue)
Assistive Technology
Speech recognition software
Google Docs Voice Typing
Dragon Professional Individual
Braina Pro
Speechnotes
e-Speaking
Screen reading software
Braille Display
Orca, Jaws, Voice Over, etc.
Augmentative & Alternative Communication Devices
Academic Software Packages
Devices used for Mobility (these devices help students participate in educational activities)
Wheelchairs
Specialized Exercise Equipment
Specialized chairs & tables for posture & development
Hearing "Impairment"
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Help from professionals
Teacher of the Deaf
Speech-Language Pathologists
Audiologist
Educational Interpreter
Accommodations
Extra time to process spoken information
Provide note-taker
Provide live voice reader when material is recorded
Allow extra time on tests
Allow breaks from listening
Room Noise Reduction
Place student in a classroom away from extraneous noise (e.g. away from foot traffic, gym, etc.)
Carpeted room or tennis balls on chair legs
Visual
Well-lit room
Preferred Seating - away from visual distraction
Assistive Technology
Text/Video Chat
Personal Hearing Devices
Hearing Aid
Cochlear Implant
Captioning
FM System
Coupling Accessories
Pass-around mic
Visual Alerting Devices
Deaf & Blindness
Assistive Technologies
Note Taking
Braille Translation Software
Braille Printer
Refreshable Braille Display (Converts Text on a Computer Screen To Braille)
Communication
Braille On Hand (Connection External Keyboard Via USB to Communicate with others)
TDD Telecommunications Device For Deaf
Tele-Braille (Send Text to Voice Messages Visa Relay, A free Phone Service in the US)
High Incidence
Speech and Language Impairment
Intervention
Speech Language Pathologist
Pop-Culture Example
General Educator Working with SLP directly to improve classroom experience
Assistive Technologies
Augmented or alternative communication (AAC)
Communication Boards (Electronic and non electronic)
Cheap Talk
Sign Language
Computer Programs
First Words
Accomodations
Additional time on exams or assignments
Substitution of written assignments for oral presentations
Learning Disabilities
Assistive Technologies
Math (dyscalculia)
: Calculators, graphic organizers, manipulatives
Hearing (auditory processing disorder, language processing disorder)
: Captioned videos, word processor, speech to text, spellcheck
Writing (dysgraphia)
: Word processor, tape recorder for lessons/lectures, pencil grips or other writing aids
Visual (Visual perceptual/Visual motor deficit)
: Provide tracking tools such as rulers, text windows, pencil grips, alternative keyboards
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Reading (Dyslexia):
Audio books, screen readers, speech to text, alternative keyboards, spellcheck
Accommodations :
Provide frequent “brain breaks”
Offer alternative lighting in the room
Reduce the number of items per page or line on lessons or test
Administer a test in a small group setting or in a separate room
Administer tests in several timed sessions
Provide visual aids
List the steps/procedures for multi-step problems
Emotional Disturbance
Assistive Technologies
Service dogs - For example, dogs can be trained provide emotional comfort and companionship, visually guide those with traumatic stress, and remind child to take medication.
Voice Recognition Software
Talk Light- Noise sensitivity can be a big issue among students with trauma. The overstimulation from their environment can become a major trigger for their behavior problems. Teachers should be mindful of the volume inside their classroom at all time. Assistive technology can help you to monitor it with the Talk Light. This provides educators with a tangible way to realize when volumes are reaching unacceptable levels for sensitive students.
Reminder Devices
Writing - Text-to-Speech Software
Reading - Audio book & publications
Tape recorders/players allow a user to listen to pre-recorded text or to capture spoken information (e.g., a classroom lecture) and play it back later.
Math - Electronic math worksheets; Talking calculators
Accomodations
Provide additional time to complete certain tasks or assignments
Triggers- becoming
aware of a student's
specific triggers.
Remove environmental triggers
● Smells, noises, etc.
● Lighting
Placement in work/living space. For example, a student with PTSD may need to be seated facing doorways not in the classroom but in the dormitory and other environments.
Provide frequent feedback, praise, positive reinforcement, etc.
Ensure enough time to process and adapt to the changes in the classroom or environment - Use peer mentorship to model and support individual during times of transition.
Provide video of expected
interactions like using “social stories”
● Practice appropriate social skills
● Role play
Allow leaving each class a few minutes early to avoid crowded hallways
Allow watching of assembly via electronic means live or via videotape
Mental Retardation
Accomodations
The curriculum should take on a stronger career preparation and life skills emphasis. This will improve the child’s social skills, life skills,
Give students written, explicit instructions that they can reference so short term memory problems do not impede upon their learning.
Graphic organizers that scaffold tasks can be extremely useful.
Instructions and lessons should be taught with explicit, concrete language. Abstract ideals and complex vocabulary should be avoided. Effective methods of presenting information would be through: modeling, scaffolding instruction, visual aids, graphic organizers, etc.
The classroom should be organized in a manner that provides adequate access to classroom resources and so all students can participate in activities despite physical handicaps. Activities should be small group or peer related to practice social skills.
Assistive
Technologies
Devices and features of devices to help perform tasks such as cooking, dressing, and grooming; specialized handles and grips, devices that extend reach, and lights on telephones and doorbells are a few examples.
Adaptive switches and utensils to allow those with limited motor skills to eat, play games, and accomplish other activities
Lightweight, high-performance mobility devices that enable persons with disabilities to play sports and be physically active
Tools such as automatic page turners, book holders, and adapted pencil grips to help learners with disabilities participate in educational activities
Mobility aids, such as wheelchairs, scooters, walkers, canes, crutches1, prosthetic devices, and orthotic devices.
Computer software and hardware, such as voice recognition programs, screen readers, and screen enlargement applications, to help people with mobility and sensory impairments use computers and mobile devices.