Assistive Technology Rachael N. Rzepka

Pen Scanner Used like a marker or a highlighter Scans text and then stores it which can be transferred as text or to your computer. Ideal for students that use a text reader to take note Has a synthetic voice that reads the text to the student Has been recommended by teachers for children with dyslexia. Recognizes over 50 languages.

BigCalc Giant calculator with voice activation Good for children with physical challenges even visually impaired Place on a desk, tray, lap or floor Includes a flip stand to help it stand right Benefits children who are visually impaired by being voice activated.

Merlin CRT Desktop Reading Aid & Digital Magnifier Enables people with low vision to read, write, and view pictures superior full-color, auto- focus, desktop video magnifier view images in vivid color, black and white, high contrast positive or high contrast negative.

The BIGtrack 3" Trackball For PC or Mac Users large ball requires less fine motor control than a standard trackball and it is ruggedly built Left and a right mouse click button located behind the trackball 2nd Mouse Connection both the BIGtrack and a second mouse can be connected allowing simultaneous participation.

Hearing Helper™ Personal FM System Maximizes students ability to learn by eliminating background noise and other distractions Has a range of up to 150 feet and will operate for 60 hours at a time Compatible with most telecoilequipped hearing aids

MessageMates can be used by a wide variety of users from the profoundly impaired to the highest functioning communicators allows the user to select words or phrases from several prerecorded buttons and combine them together to create a single message. Record any voice - male, female, child, or adult - in any language plus.com/website/products/soft/ezkeys.htm&popref=http%3A// articles.aspx%3Fr%3D1090

Stage Write Raised Line Paper Help students learn WHERE to write, WHERE to start, WHERE to stop, and HOW to form correct letter sizes with consistency six stage series of handwriting papers that begins with clearly defined writing spaces and perceptual cues thick, colorful dark blue baselines are raised, providing not only visual cues, but also tactile cues

Squizzers Small loop scissors have spring-apart plastic-coated handles and short blades to allow for easy operation/control. beginners and those who have difficulty with the cutting motion required by standard scissors

Book on Tape Can be used for students with visual impairments Reads the book aloud while student is able to listen to the story Can also help students who have difficulty reading with word recognition and processing Rieff, S. F., & Heimburge, J. A. (1996).