Using tools to accommodate students. When something is used to make living more equitable for the...

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Using tools to accommodate students

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Page 1: Using tools to accommodate students. When something is used to make living more equitable for the disabled, everyone benefits.

Using tools to accommodate students

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When something is used to make living more equitable for

the disabled, everyone benefits

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HIGH TECHPrint to Voice – Screen Readers

Natural ReaderText AloudRead PleaseMac Voice OverKurzweil 3000

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HIGH TECHVoice to Print

Dragon Naturally SpeakingMacspeech

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HIGH TECHWritten Input

Alpha Smart

CombinationsJAWSBraille Light

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HIGH TECHWriting aids

WORD commentsFranklin

Speller/dictionaries

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HIGH TECHWriting aids

http://www.inspiration.com/Inspiration

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HIGH TECHEnlarging tools

CCTVMagnifier

Organizing toolsGoogle calendar

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LOW /NO TECHtape recordershighlighterscolor codingflash cardsgraph papermagnifying glass

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Ways to assistwork stationsnerf ballsscrabble piecesUniversal Design ElementsREAD the overheads – minimize

what is on them

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Why we need high and low types of technology

AND THE PERSONAL TOUCH

Front 2 rows

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Assistive technology is the means by which students become more

independent

It could be something as simple as a pencil grip or as expensive as a $7,000

computer with adaptive soft and/or hardware

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A.TrueB.False

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A. TrueB. False