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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
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Assistive Technology Rachael N. Rzepka
Pen Scanner • Used like a markeror 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. http://specialed.about.com/od/assistivetechnology/a/PenScanner.htm
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. http://www.rjcooper.com/index.html
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. http://www.sspdirect.com/reading-aids-digital-magnifer-merlin-crt.html
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. http://www.sspdirect.com/bigtrack.html
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 http://www.schwablearning.org/on_the_web.asp?siteid=http://www.williamssound.com/internationalproductdetailb
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 http://www.schwablearning.org/on_the_web.asp?siteid=http://www.words-plus.com/website/products/soft/ezkeys.htm&popref=http%3A//www.schwablearning.org/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 http://www.theraproducts.com/index.php?main_page=product_therapro_info&cPath=307761_307764&products_id=109235
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 http://www.theraproducts.com/index.php?main_page=product_therapro_info&cPath=4716_51666&products_id=4734
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).