Assistive technology is technology used by individuals with disabilities. Assistive technology assissts students in performing tasks that may otherwise be difficult. In today's society, there is an overflow of assistive technology. I have researched a few websites and hardware that may assist students.
Mild Disabilities: Drills, games, and tutorial software can accommodate students with mild disabilities. This site gives some knowledge on reading pens, note takers, and mobile translators.
http://www.wizcomtech.com/eng/home/a/01/lang/index.asp
Moderate to severe disabilities: Students with moderate to severe disabilities may use software that can build life skills that can prepare them for the real world. This site can give some great information on assistive tecchnology software. http://www.ablenetinc.com/
Students with sensory disabilities: Students who are blind can use braille converters or screen readers. Hearing impaired students can use FM ampilfication systems. http://www.telesensory.com/
Physical Disabilities: Switches are a great tool that assist students in using the computer. This site provides information on the use of switches. http://www.orcca.com/
At-risk students: At risks students should have acces to software that is motivating and encouraging. Electronic quizzes that provide feed back would work well. Brainpop is a great site to motivate and enhance learning. http://www.brainpop.com/
Students with gifts and talents: Provide students with gifts and talents with software that is engaging. This site provides information about gifted students that can assist he student, parents, and teachers.
http://www.hoagiesgifted.org/
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