Classroom Tools
Technology and Assistive Technology
- Michigan Assistive Technology Resources
- Assistive Technology of Michigan
- Assistive Technology Resource Guide
- Abledata
- AbilityHub
- Assistive Technology Training Online
- Assistive Technology devices by student needs
Examples of Assistive Technology Devices- AlphaSmart
- WatchMinder
- Hal Screen Reader
- Jaws Screen Reader
- Wynn Reader
- Kurzweil
- Dragon Naturally (Comerical Voice Recognition Software)
- Windows Speech Recognition (Comerical Voice Recognition Software)
- IBM's Via Voice (Comerical Voice Recognition Software)
- Mobile Spellcheckers and Thesauruses
- Inspiration
Assistive Technology Website Resources- Center for Applied Assistive Technology
- Project Intersect
- Assistive Technology Basics
Assistive Technology Videos- Demonstration of a screen reader for students with visual impairments
- Demonstration of screen magnifiers
- Demonstration of electronic documents and scanners
Assistive Technology Articles- A family’s guide to assistive technology, assistive technology defined, and how to make assistive technology decisions
- Excellent article for future teachers - Assistive Technology: A Handout for Teachers
- How assistive technology can be applied in the classroom for students with disabilities
Teaching Activities and Ideas
- Mathematics
- Reading
- Writing
- Social Studies
- Science
- Academic Accommodations
- Collaboration with Other Teachers
- Working with Parents
- Behavior Challenges
- Social Skills