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Adaptive and Assistive Technologies in the School Library (Attention…
Adaptive and Assistive Technologies in the School Library
Learning Disabilities
Barrington Stoke’s Dyslexia-Friendly Books
: Books that are printed and formatted in such a way to make it easier for students with Dyslexia to read. Very inexpensive, too, so a worthwhile addition to a school library.
Speech Impairment
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Timer Timer Plus
: A $40+ timer with volume control that can be set for up 120 minutes, which would help students with ADHD stay on task
Daily Report Card
: An inexpensive way to help reinforce positive behaviors in students with ADHD by keeping a daily record of behaviors and providing feedback to student and parents. Simple enough for school librarian to use in the library as well.
Text-to-Speech programs
: Computer program that can read digital text aloud to listener, which would help students focus more.
Physical Disabilities
Footime Mouse
: A foot controlled mouse for students who are unable to use their hands. Depending on actual cost, sounds easy enough to have available in the school library.
Jouse 3 Joystick
: Type of Sip-and-Puff system that allows student to move a joystick with their mouth to control a computer that helps them to communicate and control their wheelchair.
Tecla-e
: A smart device that connects a students multiple mobility Bluetooth devices allowing them the ability to control them with just one device.
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Voice4u App
: A symbol-based communication application that can be used on a device to help students with ASD communicate more effectively. Can be easily used in the library. Also, is free to qualifying organizations.
Alternative and Augmentative Devices
: One such device, 7-Level Communication Builder allows users to playback recorded messages by simply pressing a touchpad that has picture that corresponds to the recorded message. This device makes speech possible for students who struggle to communicate.
Headphones
: Noise cancelling or noise reducing headphones can help students with ASD calm down and focus better on the task at hand. Inexpensive enough to be able to have several pairs on hand at the school library.
Hearing Impairments
Hearing Aids
: Many different types to help students hear better. School library may want to invest in, if at all possible, in a sound loop system that would work in tandem with hearing aids to reduce background noise.
FM Systems
: A microphone with a receiver that connects to a student's hearing aid that allows him/her to hear the speaker's voice in noisy environments. Expensive, but if the budget allows for it, couldn't hurt to have on hand at the school library.
CART
: Utilizes either an on-site or remote stenographer to provide real time transcribing of speakers that is then displayed on a screen for student to read.
Vision Impairments
Optical Character Recognition software
: One such device is the OrCam MyEye, which is a small black box that clips onto the side of a pair of glasses. It makes visual information audible.
Screen Reader
: Allows visually impaired students to read text on any kind of screen since it can be downloaded as software or an app. Could be expensive, but they do offer licenses to school.
SuperVision + Magnifier app
: One of the better magnifier apps because it offers stabilization. Students will be able to use it read standard print and visual teaching aids. And it's free, so using it in the library should be easy.
IST 676-Activity 21-Beth Puskas