| Mechanics of
Writing |
o
Adapted paper (e.g. raised line, highlighted lines)
o
Slantboard
o
Typewriter
o
Portable word processor
o
Computer
o
Pencil/pen with adaptive grip
o Other |
| Computer Access |
o
Keyboard w/ Easy Access or Access DOS
o
Word prediction, abbreviation/expansion to reduce keystrokes
o
Keyguard
o
Arm support (e.g. Ergo Rest)
o
Track ball/touch pad/joystick with onscreen keyboard
o
Alternate keyboard (e.g. IntelliKeys, Discover Board,
TASH)
o
Mouth stick/ Head Master/ Tracker w/ on-screen keyboard
o
Switch with Morse code
o
Switch with scanning
o
Voice recognition software
o Other |
| Mobility |
o
Walker
o
Grab rails
o
Manual wheelchair
o
Powered mobility toy (e.g. Cooper Car, GoBot)
o
Powered wheelchair with joystick, head switch or sip/puff
control
o
Other |
| Composing Written
Material |
o
Word cards/word book/word wall
o
Pocket dictionary/thesaurus
o
Electronic/talking electronic dictionary/
thesaurus/spell checker (e.g., Franklin Bookman)
o
Word processor with spell checker/grammar checker
o
Word processor with word prediction (e.g. Co:Writer) to
facilitate spelling and sentence construction
o
Talking word processor for multisensory typing
o
Multimedia software for expression of ideas (assignments)
o
Voice recognition software
o Other |
| Communication |
o
Communication board/book with pictures/objects/letters/words
o
Eye gaze board/frame
o Simple
voice output device (e.g. Big Mack, Cheap Talk, Voice in
a Box, MicroVoice, Talking Picture Frame, Hawk)
o Voice
output device with levels (e.g. 6 Level Voice in a Box,
Macaw, Digivox)
o
Voice output /device with icon sequencing (e.g. AlphaTalker,
Liberator, Chatbox)
o
Voice output device with dynamic display (e.g.
Dynavox,Speaking Dynamically with laptop
computer/Freestyle)
o
Device with speech synthesis for typing (e.g. Cannon
Communicator, Link, Write:OutLoud with laptop computer)
o Other |
| Environmental Control |
o
Light switch extension
o
Use of Powerlink and switch to turn on electrical
appliances (e.g. radio, fan, blender, etc.)
o Radio/infrared/remote controlled appliances
o
Other |
| Recreation & Leisure |
o
Use of battery interrupter and switch to operate a toy
o Universal cuff to
hold crayons, markers, paint brush
o Adapted
toys and games (e.g. toy with adaptive handle)
o
Modified utensils (e.g. rollers, stampers, scissors)
o
Ergo Rest to support arm for drawing/painting
o
Drawing/graphic program on computer (e.g. Kid Pix, Blocks
in Motion)
o
Playing games on the computer
o
Music software on computer
o
Adaptive sporting equipment (e.g. Lighted/bell ball,
Velcro mitt)
o
Other |
| Aids for Daily Living
(ADLs) |
o
Adaptive eating devices (e.g. foam handle on utensil)
o
Adaptive drinking devices (e.g. cup with cut out rim)
o
Adaptive dressing equipment (e.g. button hook, reacher)
o Other |
| Reading |
o
Changes in text size, spacing, color, background color
o
Book adapted for page turning (e.g. page fluffers, 3 ring
binder)
o
Use of pictures with text (e.g. Picture It, Writing with
Symbols)
o
Talking electronic device/ software to pronounce
challenging words (e.g. Franklin Bookman, American
Heritage Dictionary)
o
Scanner with OCR and talking word processor
o
Electronic books
o
Other |
| Learning/Studying |
o
Print or picture schedule
o
Low tech aids to find materials (i.e., index tabs, color
coded folders)
o
Highlight text (e.g. markers, highlight tape, ruler,
etc.)
o
Voice output reminders for assignments, steps of task,
etc.
o
Software for manipulation of objects/concept development
(e.g. Blocks in Motion, Toy Store) may use alternate
input device, e.g. switch, touch window
o
Software for organization of ideas and studying (e.g.
ClarisWorks, Inspiration, Outline, Power Point, HyperStudio etc.)
o
Recorded material (books on tape, taped lectures with
number coded index, etc.)
o
Other |
| Math |
o
Abacus/ Math Line
o
Calculator /calculator with print out
o
Talking calculator
o
Calculator with large keys and/or large LCD print out
o On
screen calculator
o
Software with cueing for math computation (may use
adapted input methods)
o
Software for manipulation of objects
o
Tactile/voice output measuring devices (e.g. clock,
ruler)
o
Other |
| Positioning & Seating |
o
Non-slip surface-on chair to prevent slipping (e.g.
Dycem)
o
Bolster, rolled towel, blocks for feet
o
Adapted/alternate chair, sidelyer, stander
o
Custom fitted wheelchair or insert
o
Other |
Vision
Visual
Aids |
o
Eye glasses
o
Magnifier
o
Large print books
o
CCTV (closed circuit television)
o
Screen magnifier (mounted over screen)
o
Screen magnification software (e.g. CloseView, Zoom Text)
o
Screen color contrast (e.g. CloseView)
o
Screen reader (e.g. OutSpoken), text reader
o
Braille translation software
o
Braille printer
o
Enlarged or Braille/tactile labels for keyboard
o
Alternate keyboard with enlarged keys
o
Braille keyboard and note taker (e.g. Braille 'n Speak)
o
Other |
Hearing
Assistive Listening |
o
Pen and paper
o
Computer/portable word processor
o
TTY/TDD for phone access with or without relay
o
Signaling device (e.g. flashing light or vibrating pager)
o
Closed Captioning
o
RealTime captioning
o
Phone amplifier
o
Computer aided note-taking
o
Screen flash for alert signals on computer
o
Personal amplification system
o
Hearing aid
o FM
system
o
Loop system
o
Infrared system
o Other |
