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What is Assistive Technology?
Assistive Technology is defined as any tool, item, software, product system or equipment which is used to level the playing field for those who have a learning disability. It helps to increase, maintain or improve their functional capability. A tool that is used to make the students environment more accessible and enhances their individual productivity is also seen as an assistive technology.
When a student uses assistive technology and can participate and contribute to their learning, they will acquire more confidence. Their attitude and behavior may change in a positive way and become happier and their behavior will improve. Feelings of frustration often begin to dissipate.
Assistive Technology Examples
 Audio RecordersLectures/classes are recorded making it easier for the student to take notes |  Text to Speech SoftwareSoftware that reads out loud what is on a student’s screen |  Voice Recognition SoftwareAllows for a student, using their own voice, to dictate their work |  Word Prediction SoftwareRecommends words to add to a sentence |
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 HighlightersAlong with pencil grips, graph paper, rulers and stencils |  TimersHelp make the switch from one activity to the next or cue how much time is left on an activity |  CalculatorsHelps with math concepts |  Graphic OrganizersCan help to organize thoughts for a writing assignment |
 Audio BooksBooks that are read out loud |
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