AlphaSmart

• Portable keyboard and writing tool
• Uses filing system similar to a computer
• Stores multiple text documents
• Documents are easily downloaded or printed
• No internet access, email connections, game-playing controllers, or instant messaging
• For students who have difficulties with mechanics of writing

Digital Voice Recorder

• High quality recordings
• Hours of recording time
• Internal filing systems
• Uses AAA batteries
• Does not use “tapes”
• For students who need to record lectures, meetings, group activities

Dragon Naturally Speaking (DNS)

• Voice recognition software program
• Provides access to text-based programs with voice, not hands
• For students who have difficulty writing or using the computer keyboard
• For students who have difficulty writing their thoughts down on paper
• Benefits, repetitive stress injuries, cerebral palsy, dyslexia

Inspiration

• Concept mapping software program
• Uses diagrams and outlines to organize new information
• Automatically puts outline into visual diagram or vise versa
• Strengthens critical thinking, comprehension, and writing skills
• For students who are visual learners

Jaws

• Screen reading software program
• Reads aloud what is displayed on computer screen
• For students who are blind or visually impaired

Kurzweil

• Software program for students with reading, writing, and learning difficulties
• Text typed into Kurzweil can be read aloud using the screen reader
• Print material scanned into Kurzweil can be read aloud using the screen reader
• Highlights words as it reads
• Variety of synthesized voices
• Dictionary for word meanings and spellings
• Audible spell check
• Powerful study skills features: bookmarks, outlines, word lists

Microsoft Windows Accessibility Features

• Cursor enlargement: provides enlarged and uniquely shaped cursors for persons with visual impairments or attention disorders
• Font/icon enlargement: enlarges menus, icons, buttons, and dialogue box text for persons with visual impairments
• Magnifier: enlarges selected text and other on-screen items for persons with visual impairments or reading disabilities
• Narrator: reads on-screen text, dialogue boxes, menus, and buttons for persons with visual impairments or reading disabilities
• On-screen keyboard: displays a keyboard that is controlled by a mouse or switch input device for persons who cannot use the standard keyboard
• Sticky keys: allows simultaneous keystrokes (ctrl-alt-delete) to be made in sequence (ctrl+alt+delete) for persons who have use of only one hand
• Filter keys: ignores brief or repeated keystrokes for persons who have difficulty controlling their fine motor responses when keyboarding

Reading Pen

• Portable, self contained, assistive reading device
• Slightly larger than a writing pen
• Dictionary and thesaurus
• Quick and easy comprehension support
• For students who need immediate word support

Smart View Visual Enlarger

• Adjustable print enlarger for books
• Connects to computer, uses monitor for viewing
• Provides immediate access to print materials
• For students who are visually impaired

ZoomText

• Computer screen magnification and reading program
• Enlarges, enhances, and reads aloud everything on the computer screen
• For students who are visually impaired