Assistive Technology Classification

READING, STUDYING AND MATH

Reading


• Changes in text size, spacing, color, or background color
  
• Use of pictures with text (e.g. Picture It, Writing with Symbols)
  
• Book adapted for page turning (E.G. page fluffers, 3-ring binder, cardboard in page protector)
  
• Talking electronic device to pronounce challenging words (e.g.
  Franklin Bookman)
  
• Scanner with talking word processor
  
• Electronic books
  
• Other:



Learning and Studying



• Print or picture schedule
  
• Low tech aids to find materials (i.e., index tabs, color coded folders)
  
• Highlight text (e.g. markers, highlight tape, ruler)
  
• Software for manipulation of objects or concept development
  (e.g. Blocks in Motion, Toy Store). Consider alternate input device (e.g. switch or touch window)
  
• Software for organization of ideas and studying (e.g. Inspiration, Claris Works Outline, PowerPoint)
  
• Recorded material (books on tape, taped lectures with number coded index)
  
• Other:



Math



• Abacus or math line
  
• Calculator, with or without print out
  
• Talking calculator
  
• Calculator with large keys or large LCD print out
  
• On screen calculator
  
• Software with templates for math computation (consider adapted input methods)
  
• Tactile or voice output measuring devices (e.g. clock, ruler)
  
• Other:

RECREATION AND LEISURE

• Adapted toys and games (e.g. toy with adaptive handle)
  
• Use of battery interrupter and switch to operate a toy
  
• Adaptive sporting equipment (e.g. lighted or bell ball, Velcro mitt)
  
• Universal cuff to hold crayons, markers, or paint brush
  
• Modified utensils (e.g. rollers, stampers, scissors)
  
• Ergo Rest to support arm for drawing or painting
  
• Drawing or graphic program on computer (e.g. Kid Pix, Blocks in Motion)
  
• Playing games on the computer
  
• Music software on computer
  
• Other:

ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING (ADLs)

• Adaptive eating devices (e.g. foam handle on utensil)
  
• Adaptive drinking devices (e.g. cup with cut out rim)
  
• Adaptive dressing equipment (e.g. button hook, reader)
  
• Other:

MOBILITY

• Walker
  
• Grab rails
  
• Manual wheelchair
  
• Powered mobility toy (e.g. Cooper Car, GoBot)
  
• Powered wheelchair with joystick, head switch, or sip/puff controls
  
• Other:

ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL

• Light switch extension
  
• Use of Powerlink and switch to turn on electrical appliances (e.g. radio, fan, blender, and so on)
  
• Radio or ultrasound remote controlled appliances
  
• Other:

POSITIONING AND SEATING

• Nonslip surface on chair to prevent slipping (e.g. Dycem)
  
• Bolster, rolled towel, or blocks for feet
  
• Adapted or alternate chair, side lyer, stander
  
• Custom fitted wheel chair or insert

VISION

• Eye glasses
  
• Magnifier
  
• Large print books
  
• Screen magnifier (mounted over screen)
  
• Screen color contrast (e.g. CloseView)
  
• Screen magnification software (e.g. Closeview, Zoom Text)
  
• CCTV (closed circuit television)
  
• Screen reader (e.g. OutSpoken, Jaws)
  
• Braille Keyboard and Note taker (e.g. Braille N Speak)
  
• Braille Translation Software
  
• Other:

HEARING