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September 30th, 2011
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25 Incredible Assistive Technologies

In a recent blog post, The Innovative Educator pulled together a diverse list of assistive technology resources and tools to aid those with learning disabilities.

As the blogger points out, this list is “not meant to take the place of legitimate medical advice”—but for those interested in assistive tech, it’s a great place to start for an overview of a variety of tools and methods.

  1. Talking calculators

Both the visually impaired and the learning disabled can greatly benefit from these simple devices, which relay mathematics via audio. For those with dyscalculia, such a gadget renders it much easier to check and double-check assignments.

  1. Electronic worksheets

Students struggling with properly lining up words and equations using standard pencils and paper sometimes use electronic worksheets when completing assignments. Some even come with text-to-speech or speech synthesizing capabilities, depending on what assistance is necessary for academic success.

  1. Word prediction software

iPhones and Androids haven’t won word prediction programs much mainstream favor, but for the learning disabled, it can prove an absolute godsend. Those grappling with reading and spelling, such as the dyslexic, or difficulties writing and typing use these fantastic technologies to help complete assignments to their satisfaction.

  1. Text-to-Voice

Just like the talking calculators, text-to-voice devices and software make classwork much more tolerable for learning disabled students. They do an excellent job of assisting individuals struggling with checking their spelling and grammar in addition to improving reading and writing comprehension skills.

  1. Free-form databases

When used along with word processing software, free-form databases organize notes for students grappling with disorganization. All they need to do is type out the necessary information and use a quick and easy search function to browse through everything.

Check out the full list here!

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