There are over 4,000 different types of assistive technology devices for students. It is important that parents and teachers find the device that would allow the student to be successful. Below are a few different devices that are available for students to use.

                                                                                                               
         

Reading	Books on tape Enlarged text Book holder Using pictures with text
Math	Talking calculaters Flashcards Math software
Communication	Eye gaze frame Simple voice output device Communication board Touch screens Text to voice/voice to text Translating devices Electronic dictionaries
Writing	Word processing software Pen/Pencil with adaptive grips Prewritten phrases Adapted paper Talking word processor Tape recorder Graphic organizers
Vision	Eye glasses Large print books Braille materials Magnifier Adapted paper Screen readers Highlighters Books on tape
Hearing	Amplification system TTY Closed captioning Hearing aids Communication Boards Headphones
Computer	Head mouse Voice recognition software Alternate keyboard Keyguard Touch software
Daily Living	Adaptive utensils Nonslip materials Color coded items Adapative bathing devices

 

Resources:
Microsoft Accessibility Technology for Everyone. (2010). Types of assistive technology products. Retrieved September 19, 2010 from http://www.mircosoft.com/enable/at/types.aspx

Newton Public Schools. (2009). Examples of assistive technology. Retrieved September 19, 2010 from http://www.newton.k12.ks.us/at/examples/htm

North Central Regional Educational Laboratory. (2004). Assistive technology to meet K-12 student needs. Retrieved September 19, 2010 from http://www.ncrel.org/sdrs/areas/issues/methods/technlgy/te7assist/htm

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