1. Assistive Technologies for Reading and Writing Group 1: Chrissy, Stacey, Jessica, and Linda

2. Writing is the process of encoding thought into graphemes, or phonograms, so that communication can occur across time and space (Raymond,2004) Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com 2 “A child miseducated is a child lost.” -- John F. Kennedy

3. Reading and writing with AT Students with any language or speech impairments may be taught to use augmentative or alternative communication (AAC)system. Assistive Technologies strategies for reading and writing can be simple to sophisticated, depending on the needs of the individual student. Assistive Technologies for students can range from no tech, light tech to high tech. Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com 3

4. 4 HighTech ReadPlease Software Text-to-speech software for Windows based operating systems Options ReadPlease 2003 (free) ReadPlease Plus 2003 ReadingBar 2 for Internet Explorer

5. Low Tech custom cut white boards Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com 5