This page provides examples of assistive technology solutions grouped by area of need. These examples are pulled from the Georgia Project for Assistive Technology, Assistive Technology Consideration Resource Guide.
Writing/Written Composition:
- Pencil grip or other alternative writing aids
- Adapted paper
- bold line
- raised line
- different spacing
- colored
- graph
- Positioning Aids (slant board/clip board)
- Non-slip material
- Personal dry erase board
- Slate and stylus
- Timers
- Device, software or app
- spell and grammar checker
- outlining/ graphic organizers
- note taking
- word prediction
- word processor
- text-and-picture-based
- text-to-speech (talking)
- speech recognition
- portable
- anti-glare screen
- digital recorders/recording software
- smartpen
- onscreen keyboard
- screen enlargement
- document scanner
- electronically scanned worksheets
- online dictionaries
- literacy suite software
- advanced reading and writing aid software that includes:
- Optical Character Recognition
- text-to-speech with highlighting
- study tools
- dictionary
- word prediction
- braille writer
- braille note taker with refreshable display
- Alternate access/accessibility features
- adapted pointers
- alternative mice
- keyguards
- alternative keyboards
- switch access
- screen readers
- speech recognition
- magnifiers
Spelling:
- Portable spell checker with or without auditory output
- Phonics phone
- Device, software or app
- spell and grammar checker
- word prediction
- word processor
- picture-based
- text-to-speech
- speech recognition
- online dictionaries
- advanced reading and writing aid software that includes:
- Optical Character Recognition
- text-to-speech with highlighting
- study tools
- dictionary
- word prediction
Reading:
- Page fluffers
- Positioning Aids (slant board/book holders for positioning books)
- Colored paper, overlay filters or lens
- Tracking aids
- Portable dictionary with speech output
- Handheld reading devices
- Specialized format books
- larger print
- audio
- electronic (eBook)
- braille
- Adapted books
- Device, software or app
- variable color text/background combinations
- word processor
- picture-based
- text-to-speech
- eBook Readers
- literacy suite software
- document scanner
- advanced reading and writing aid software that includes:
- Optical Character Recognition
- text-to-speech with highlighting
- study tools
- dictionary
- word prediction
- braille note taker with refreshable display
- Alternate access/accessibility features
- adapted pointers
- alternative mice
- keyguards
- alternative keyboards
- switch access
- screen readers
- magnifiers
Math:
- Adapted paper
- Tactile graphics
- Calculator
- Alternative calculators
- talking
- on-Screen
- braille
- money
- Talking watch/clock
- Device, Software or App
- equation editors
- math translator
- document scanner
- electronic math worksheets
- graphing
- color identifier
- money identifier
- Adapted measuring devices
- measuring cups
- talking tape measures
- rulers
- compasses or protractors
- thermometers
Study Organizational Skills:
- Digital recorder
- Device, software or app
- auditory reminders
- speech prompting
- daily planners
- outlining/graphic organizers
- advanced reading and writing aid software that includes:
- Optical Character Recognition
- text-to-speech with highlighting
- study tools
- dictionary
- word prediction
- braille note taker with refreshable display
- Timers
- Specialized tote for students with visual impairments
Hearing/Listening:
- Amplification systems
- soundfield system
- assistive listening devices
- Alerting devices
- Telecommunication devices
- Digital recorder with indexing capability
- Device, software or app
- audiobooks
- note taking
- smartpen
- speech recognition for converting teacher lecture to text and/or sign
- Closed captioning
- Translation services
Oral Communication/Language:
- Speech amplification systems
- Communication representation (objects, pictures, symbols, tactile, letters, words)
- Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC) solutions
- sign language / gestures
- communication books/boards/wallets/vests
- Picture Exchange Communication Systems
- voice Output Communication Aids
- digitized / synthesized
- multi-level
- static / dynamic display
- computer/tablet app-based
- Device, Software or App
- computer
- tablet
- Alternate access/accessibility features
- adapted pointers
- alternative mice
- alternative keyboards
- switch access
- screen readers
- magnifiers
- Graphic organizers
- Digital recorders
Activities of Daily Living:
- Adapted eating utensils
- Adapted dressing aids
- Adapted cooking and food preparation aids
- Adapted personal hygiene aids
- Adapted household cleaning tools and appliances
- Adapted toileting equipment
- Picture cues
- Environmental control units
- Power control units
- Slant board/book holders for positioning
- Transfer boards
- Switches
Recreation and Leisure:
- Puzzles with knobs
- Switch adapted spinners
- Oversized dice
- Adapted utensil holders (i.e. crayons, paint brush, stamps)
- Raised line coloring sheets
- Adapted scissors
- Card holders
- Adaptive sports equipment
- Adapted games
- Adapted books
- Specialized format books
- Adapted music with symbols
- Adapted instruments
- Non-skid surface
- Switch accessible toys/devices
- Environmental control devices
- Power control units and battery adapters
- Alternate access/accessibility features
- adapted pointers
- alternative mice
- alternative keyboards
- switch access
- screen readers
- magnifiers
Pre-vocational and Vocational:
- Watches and timers
- Electronically scanned application
- Device, Software or App
- auditory reminders
- speech prompting
- daily planners
- outlining/graphic organizers
- financial management software
- screen enlargement
- document scanner
- OCR scanning software
- braille translation software
- braille note taker with refreshable display
- braille embosser
- digital recorder/player
- long white cane
- GPS for students with visual impairments
- smart phone with appropriate apps
- Augmentative access/accessibility features
- adapted pointers
- o alternative mice
- o alternative keyboards
- o switch access
- o screen readers
- o magnifiers
Seating, Positioning, and Mobility:
- Positioning Aids (e.g., prone and supine standers, side lyers)
- Adapted Classroom Equipment (e.g., tables, chairs and desks)
- Hospital beds
- Reacher/Grabber
- Lifts for transfers
- Mounting systems
- Bookstand
- Walkers
- Crutches/canes
- Wheelchairs (manual/electric)
- supports
- accessories
