What are some examples of assistive technology devices?
Word processors, devices that enlarge printed words on a computer screen, specialized mathematics software, electronic communication aids, speech synthesizers, scanners, computer text readers (Kurtzweil 3000, e-Reader, WYNN, Read & Write), Braille writers, tape recorders, spell check devices, augmentative communication devices, calculators, and prosthetic devices. Different input devices such as alternate keyboards, minikeyboards, keyguards, switches, voice recognition systems (dragon systems – naturally speaking, IBM via voice), joysticks, trackballs, touch pads, head mouse, infrared pointers, environmental controls and touch windows. The Federal Government acknowledges ” that for all individuals, technology can provide important tools for making the performance of tasks quicker and easier, but for some individuals with disabilities, assistive technology is a necessity that enables them to engage in or perform many tasks”. What populations can benefit from assistive technology? Studen
