I was unaware that there were so many technologies available for those impaired in one way or another. Assistive technology is technology that provides the use with the ability to perform a task that they otherwise would be unable or incompletely be able to do. For example braces on one's legs enable them to walk when they previously would not have been able to. Assistive technologies in the classroom and school usually allow for students with handicapps and impairments to perform normally with peers. For example, to enhance a student's ability to use the keyboard, the student can use alternative keyboards.
Some other examples of Assistive Technology Resources are as follows:
Screen readers- these are used for students with sight impairments. It interprets and reads what is projected on the screen to the student.
Optical Character Recognition- This technology is also used for students with sight impariments. This application converts printed material into audio information for the student.
FM amplifications-For individuals for hearing impairments. This application is attached to the teacher using a microphone and the student using the receiver. While the teacher is speaking, the student with the hearing impairment will be able to hear without difficulty.
WriteOut Loud-This tool will allow students to hear what they have written
Assistive Technology allows for students participate in a regular classroom setting.
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