Available Assistive Technologies

Augmentative & alternative technology: an element of technology that can aide students that do not have the proper verbal skills or communication skills in order to learn. AAC devices are used primarily with children with autism.

• Low-tech systems. Simple paper or object based systems, do not require a battery, ex: Yes and No charts that child points to
  
• Light-tech systems. Speech recorder; can be beneficial for students when a familiar voice is recorded.
  
• High-tech systems. Computerized VOCAs that vary from single purpose appliance-like systems to multipurpose computer-based communication aids. Typically high-tech systems require training and ongoing support to operate the devices.

Remote Infrared Audible Signage: blind/visually impaired students can access same information that is in their environment. Signs are spoken to individuals; rather than read.

Even elements such as spell check, or predictive text can aide students with learning disabilities. When students have difficulty reading and spelling, if they come close to spelling a word correctly, the spell checker will help correct them. This is something that is especially helpful for children with learning disabilities because everyone uses spell check, therefore, they do not feel embarassed or inferior.