1. Videotape class sessions
2. Textbooks on tape
3. Laptops or portable word processors available for students to take notes with
4. Audio recorders in order to record lessons
5. Screen reading software
6. Voice recognition software
7. Word prediction software
8. Computers with speech input
9. Adaptive keyboard, mouse, etc.
Videos About Assistive Technology:
These first two videos provide a general overview
This video is a sample of a teacher's use of several different types of assistive technologies within her classroom
DynaVox:
Product Links:
http://www.enablemart.com/
DynaVox: http://www.dynavoxtech.com/
Examples Of Students Using Assistive Technologies:
Dynavox
On Youtube, (http://www.youtube.com/) there is a page filled with videos about students' success while utilizing a DynaVox.
Article on Types of Assistive Technologies for Parents: http://www.pbs.org/parents/inclusivecommunities/assistive_tech2.html
Here is a video clip on assistive technologies used by professionals in the work force and how they helped them to succeed in school.
This video describes a success story of a disabled persons ability to become independent again
Being a teacher myself, I have had many students who have had these technologies. This post is a great resource to introduce people to these technologies. It is very accurate and authentic (especially with the video of a student actually using the DynaVox).
ReplyDeleteBeing a parent, I would always like the idea of having my son put onto video for him to watch imself on tape. I think its a way for him to open his eyes to what others are seeeing and working on himself him theraphy afterwards. What a great way to start video classes in school for the child to see himself outside of the home. Its a great resourse.
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