Definition: No-tech solutions are those that make use of procedures, services, and existing conditions in the environment that do not involve the use of devices or equipment. These might include services such as physical therapy, occupational therapy or the services of other specialists.

Useful for: Learning Disabilities ADD and ADHD More Information: Students can learn a great deal from each other and, at times, help to clarify concepts that are confusing for them. Through peer tutoring, students not only learn how to learn cooperation and communication with others but also strengthen their understanding of concepts being discussed in class. Useful for: Learning Disabilities ADD and ADHD More Information: Students can learn a great deal from each other and, at times, help to clarify concepts that are confusing for them. Through peer tutoring, students not only learn how to learn cooperation and communication with others but also strengthen their understanding of concepts being discussed in class.

Useful for: Physical Disabilities Learning Disabilities ADD and ADHD More Information: Adapting a book is a cheap and easy way to make classroom materials more accessible and customized for students with physical and learning disabilities. Adding simple crafts, such as glitter glue and puffy paint, make the book more tactile and more easily manipulated. Useful for: Physical Disabilities Learning Disabilities ADD and ADHD More Information: Adapting a book is a cheap and easy way to make classroom materials more accessible and customized for students with physical and learning disabilities. Adding simple crafts, such as glitter glue and puffy paint, make the book more tactile and more easily manipulated.

Useful for: Physical Disabilities Learning Disabilities ADD and ADHD More Information: Adapting a game is a cheap and easy way to make board games more accessible and customized for students with physical and learning disabilities, as well as students with ADD and ADHD. Adding simple crafts, such as glitter glue and puffy paint, make the game more tactile as well as more visually oriented. Useful for: Physical Disabilities Learning Disabilities ADD and ADHD More Information: Adapting a game is a cheap and easy way to make board games more accessible and customized for students with physical and learning disabilities, as well as students with ADD and ADHD. Adding simple crafts, such as glitter glue and puffy paint, make the game more tactile as well as more visually oriented.

Useful for: Physical Disabilities Learning Disabilities ADD and ADHD More Information: A great and easy way to assist a student who is struggling to complete assignments in a set amount of time is to set aside more time. If this approach doesn’t fix the situation reducing the amount of work the student has to complete could further assist them. Useful for: Physical Disabilities Learning Disabilities ADD and ADHD More Information: A great and easy way to assist a student who is struggling to complete assignments in a set amount of time is to set aside more time. If this approach doesn’t fix the situation reducing the amount of work the student has to complete could further assist them.

Useful for: Learning Disabilities Physical Disabilities ADD and ADHD More Information: In a student-oriented classroom, cooperative learning is a daily occurrence. Similarly to peer tutoring, cooperative learning provides students with a chance to work with their peers towards a common goal. Incorporating this strategy into the classroom allows for students to gain real-world skills while at the same time encouraging and facilitating a positive classroom environment. Useful for: Learning Disabilities Physical Disabilities ADD and ADHD More Information: In a student-oriented classroom, cooperative learning is a daily occurrence. Similarly to peer tutoring, cooperative learning provides students with a chance to work with their peers towards a common goal. Incorporating this strategy into the classroom allows for students to gain real-world skills while at the same time encouraging and facilitating a positive classroom environment.

Useful for: Learning Disabilities ADD and ADHD More Information: Organization aids all students in the classroom. Color coding can provide students with a clear explanation of the organizational system that is in place in your classroom and therefore materials and resources are both easily accessible as well as organized. Useful for: Learning Disabilities ADD and ADHD More Information: Organization aids all students in the classroom. Color coding can provide students with a clear explanation of the organizational system that is in place in your classroom and therefore materials and resources are both easily accessible as well as organized.

Useful for: Visual Disabilities Learning Disabilities Physical Disabilities ADD and ADHD More Information: Simple changes to handouts, such as changing text size, spacing and coloring allows students with visual disabilities an non- stigmatizing solution that allows them to read the same materials their classmates are reading Useful for: Visual Disabilities Learning Disabilities Physical Disabilities ADD and ADHD More Information: Simple changes to handouts, such as changing text size, spacing and coloring allows students with visual disabilities an non- stigmatizing solution that allows them to read the same materials their classmates are reading

Definition: Low-tech items are less sophisticated and can include devices such as adapted spoon handles, non-tipping drinking cups, and Velcro fasteners

Useful for: Isolating a students attention Hearing Impairments Attention Deficit Disorder Useful for: Isolating a students attention Hearing Impairments Attention Deficit Disorder

Useful for: Visual-Orientated Learners Learning Disabilities Attention Deficit Disorder Hands-on Activities Useful for: Visual-Orientated Learners Learning Disabilities Attention Deficit Disorder Hands-on Activities

Useful for: Physical Disabilities Useful for: Physical Disabilities

Useful for: Auditory Learners Auditory Impairments Attention Deficit Disorder Useful for: Auditory Learners Auditory Impairments Attention Deficit Disorder

Useful for: Physical Impairments Physical Disabilities Useful for: Physical Impairments Physical Disabilities

Useful for: Visual-Orientated Learners Learning Disabilities Attention Deficit Disorder Physical Impairments Useful for: Visual-Orientated Learners Learning Disabilities Attention Deficit Disorder Physical Impairments

Useful for: Visual-Orientated Learners Learning Disabilities Attention Deficit Disorder Useful for: Visual-Orientated Learners Learning Disabilities Attention Deficit Disorder

Definition: High-tech devices incorporate sophisticated electronics or computers as well as relatively complicated mechanical devices, such as wheelchairs.

Useful for: Visual-Orientated Learners Learning Disabilities Visually Impaired More Information: Co-Writer is a word prediction software that reads text aloud. Useful for: Visual-Orientated Learners Learning Disabilities Visually Impaired More Information: Co-Writer is a word prediction software that reads text aloud.

Useful for: Visually-Orientated Learners Learning Disabilities Attention Deficit Disorder Auditory Learners Visually Impaired More Information: Write: Outloud is a text-to- sound software that reads each word as it is written and then reads each sentence after the period is added to the end of the sentence. This software can be customized to suite the students specific needs. Useful for: Visually-Orientated Learners Learning Disabilities Attention Deficit Disorder Auditory Learners Visually Impaired More Information: Write: Outloud is a text-to- sound software that reads each word as it is written and then reads each sentence after the period is added to the end of the sentence. This software can be customized to suite the students specific needs.

Useful for: Hearing Impaired Visually Impaired Learning Disabilities More Information: Microsoft has accessibility tools on every computer. These tools include a magnifier, on-screen keyboard, narrator, accessibility wizard and utility manager. Useful for: Hearing Impaired Visually Impaired Learning Disabilities More Information: Microsoft has accessibility tools on every computer. These tools include a magnifier, on-screen keyboard, narrator, accessibility wizard and utility manager.

Useful for: Auditory Learners Learning Disabilities Attention Deficit Disorder Useful for: Auditory Learners Learning Disabilities Attention Deficit Disorder

Useful for: Visual-Orientated Learners Visual Impairments Physical Disabilities Useful for: Visual-Orientated Learners Visual Impairments Physical Disabilities

Useful for: Visual-Orientated Learners Visual Impairments Useful for: Visual-Orientated Learners Visual Impairments

Useful for: Visual-Orientated Learners Learning Disabilities Attention Deficit Disorder Auditory Learners Visual Impairments Physical Disabilities More Information: There are many different types of software on the market including iListen, Dragon Speaking Naturally, etc. It takes a little more work but due to the increase in options you can find the best choice for your students. Useful for: Visual-Orientated Learners Learning Disabilities Attention Deficit Disorder Auditory Learners Visual Impairments Physical Disabilities More Information: There are many different types of software on the market including iListen, Dragon Speaking Naturally, etc. It takes a little more work but due to the increase in options you can find the best choice for your students.

Useful for: Auditory Learners Learning Disabilities Attention Deficit Disorder Useful for: Auditory Learners Learning Disabilities Attention Deficit Disorder

Dana by AlphaSmart is a portable keyboard that also has other functions such as a calculator, address book, and notepad. The functions are easy to use and the keyboard is very durable so this could be useful for students in the younger grade levels and it’s cheaper than a computer with almost all the same capabilities.

This interactive story is a great way to introduce your classroom to assistive devices for students with physical disabilities. By click on the pictures you receive a basic description of what the device is as well as what it is used for.

This software is very similar to StoryTown except that it is geared towards younger children and to create a story the students must create their own pictures in the program. This would be especially helpful for young students with learning disabilities or students who have not mastered their fine motor skills.

This program allows students to create their own interactive story using the computer. The words that they write are then spoken out loud and even the pictures can be animated to show the characters movement. This would be especially useful for students with learning disabilities, especially dyslexia.

Useful for: Auditory Learners Learning Disabilities Attention Deficit Disorder Useful for: Auditory Learners Learning Disabilities Attention Deficit Disorder

Useful for: Visual-Orientated Learners Learning Disabilities Attention Deficit Disorder Physical Disabilities Useful for: Visual-Orientated Learners Learning Disabilities Attention Deficit Disorder Physical Disabilities

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