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What is it?

Common assistive technology services related to testing accommodations:

§         Readers: persons who “read” to students

o       Readers do not answer questions, give advice, or opinions

o       Content may be read as many times as needed

§         Scribes: persons who “write” for students

o       Scribes do not answer questions, give advice, or opinions

§         Assistive technology (AT): software or hardware that assists student in access and independence

o       Performs the role of the reader or scribe

Readers

Readers

Who would use it?

§ Students who are blind/visually impaired

§ Students with dyslexia benefit from auditory information

§ Students with learning disabilities benefit from multiple sensory modes of input

Published Apr 4, 2007 07:40 AM

Scribes

Scribes

Who would use it?

§ Disabilities related to the mechanics of writing

§ Blind or visually impaired students

§ Physically disabled students

Published Apr 4, 2007 07:41 AM

Assistive Technology

Assistive Technology (AT)

Who would use it?

§ Reading disabilities may use Kurzweil (refer to AT link at left)

§ Visual impairments may use ZoomText (refer to AT link at left)

§ Writing disabilities may use a computer instead of pencil and paper

Published Apr 4, 2007 07:41 AM