Describe assistive technology that may be considered for students with disabilities in reading, writing, and math. Discuss which functional challenges can be addressed through these accommodations
What will be an ideal response?
Writing
Assistive Technology
Computer software programs that convert speech to written text
Programs that provide support for learning how to compose written compositions
Devices like pencil grips and slant boards that help students correctly hold writing implements
Digital voice recorders
Functional Challenges
Writing (forming letters, staying within lines)
Composing written work
Planning writing projects
Reading
Assistive Technology
Text-to-speech computer software programs
Computer programs that provide practice/support for improving decoding ability
Enlarged text
Magnifying glass
Functional Challenges
Reading grade-level text
Decoding words
Reading small print
Math
Assistive Technology
Calculators
Software programs that provide practice for learning basic facts
High-interest video problem solving
Functional Challenges
Learning basic facts
Solving problems and calculating answers to problems
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