JOlsulfsilf ;4sslsUI1I.qulrlf"U(Jlf iJlfUlAUIII. Assistive Technology Checklist Writing Reading, Studying, and Math Mechanics of Writing Reading o Regular pencillpen o Standard text o Pencillpen with adaptive grip O· Predictable books o Adapted paper (e.g. raised line, highlighted lines) a Changes in text size, spacing, color, background color OSlantboard o Book adapted for page tuming (e.g. page fluffers, 3-!ing o Use of prewrttten words~hrases binder) o Portable word processor to keyboard instead of write o Use of pictureslsymbols with text (e.g. Picture It, Writing with o Computer with word processing software Symbols 2000) o Portable scanner with word processing SOftware a Talking electronic device~ftware to pronounce challenging o Voice recognition software to word process words (e.g. Frenklin Speaking Homewor1<WIZ, American o Other. Heritage Dictionary) o Single word scanners (e.g. Selko Reading Pen) Computer Access o Scanner wI OCR and talking word processor o Keyboard wI Easy Acc:ess or Acc:ess DOS o .8ectronic books o Word predlction; abbreviationiexpansion to reduce a Other. keystrokes o Keyguard Learning/Studying o Print or picture schedule o Arm support (e.g. Ergo Rest) o Low tech aids to find materials (e.g. index tabs, color coded o Track baMrack padl joystick wi on-screen keyboard folders) o Alternate keyboard (e.g. IntelliKeys, Discover Board, TASH) o Highlight text (e.g. mar1<ers,highlight tape, ruler, etc.) o Mouth stickAiead Masterlrracker wi on-screen keyboard o Recorded material (books on tape, taped lectures with o Switch with MoIse code number coded Index, etc.) o Switch With scanning o Voice output reminders for assignments, steps of task, etc. o Voice recognition software 8ectroni~ organizers o Other. o o Pagerslelectronlc reminders a Single word scanners C;:omposing Written Material a Hand-heId scanners .. .. Word cardsfNord bookAYord wall o a Software for concept deveiopmentnnanlpulation of objects Pocket dictionaryJ1hesaurus a ,(e.g. Blocks in Motion, Toy Store) - may use alternate input o Writing templates device, e.g. switch, touch window o EIectronicJlalking electronic dictionarylthesauruslspell o SOftware for organization of ideas and studying checker (e.g.Franklin Speaking Homework WIZ) (e.g.lnspiration,Clarls Works Outline,PowerPoiirt, etc.) o Word processing wi spell checker~rammar checker o Pakn computers o Talking word processing a Other: a AbbraviationlelCpansion o Word processing wi word prediction (e.g. Co:Writer) Math o Multimedia SOftware a N:Jar:;usI Math Line o Voice recognttion software o Enlarged math wor1<sheets o Other: a Low I$ch alternatives for answering a Ma1h"Smart Chart" o Money calculator and Coinulator Communication o Tactiletvoice outp41 measuring devices o Communication boardAlook w~ictures/objectsJlettersfNords o Talldng watchesklocks o Eye gaze boarcWame o calculator /calculator with print out o Simple voice output device (e.g. BIGmack, Cheap Talk, o Calculator with large keys and/or large display Voice in a Box, MicroVoice,Talking Picture Frame) o Talking celculator o Voice output device wi levels (e.g. 6 Level VoIce in a Box, o CalCUlator with special features (e.g. fraction translation) MaCaw, Digivox) o On-screenlscanning calculator o Voice output device wI icon sequencing (e.g. AlphaTaiker II o Alternative keyboard (e.g. IntelliKeys) Chatbox, Vanguard) o Software with cueing for math computation (may use adapted o Voice output device wi dynamic display (e.g. Dynavox, input methods) Speaking Dynamically wI laptop computerlFreesty!e) o Software for manipulation of objects o Device wi speech synthesis for typing (e.g. Unk, talking o Voice recOgnition software word processing on laptop) o Other: o Other: t-\ Reed, P. & Walser, P. (2000), adapted from Lynch & Reed (1997), Wisconsin Assistive Technology Initiative Rev.8AJO Assessing Students' Needfor Assistive Technology (2000) WATl Assessment Process 43.