Accessibility Tools
Assistive Technology (AT) for students and adults includes devices software and apps that able to assist kids, students and adults with learning disability dyslexia and ADHD with their challenges. Those technologies will allow them to use their strengths to remediate their challenges in reading writing note-taking time management and organization. We realize that there are many tools and apps today LDRFA only includes those that we believe provide the most assistance and are more robust.
Text to Speech: tools that read text to you.
Digital Books/Articles: how to find digital books textbooks and articles, and tools that allow you to take notes and make comments digitally
Speech to Text: tools that will transcribe what you say
Organization and Study Tools: Tools that will help for example diagram for notes or long handout writing.
Note-taking: tools devices that will assist you in taking notes
Visual tracking solution: font size background colors and color layer.
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Assistive technology (AT) has emerged as a pivotal tool in improving the educational journey for individuals with learning disabilities. Learn about the benefits of AT.
There are four major Federal laws that discuss access to and funding of Assistive Technology and rights of the Disabled We briefly will review each one.
Smart home technology can greatly improve independence and maximize the quality of life of people with disabilities. Learn history, usess, and applications.
Writing a good paper is tough enough even for college students with prowess in reading and writing skills. Throw in dyslexia and ADHD, and the task appears more daunting and impossible. While students with learning difficulties can have the most creative ideas and thoughts, putting them down on paper is the hardest part. However, that…
CDC defines ADHD (attention-deficit/ hyperactivity disorder) as a neurodevelopmental disorder. It is not a problem that only affects children. The American Psychiatric Association reports that around 2.5 adults in the US have ADHD. Adults with the disorder normally deal with multiple frustrating symptoms that can hinder everything from career to relationships. While the symptoms are…
By Shannon Stringer & Zahavit Paz An overview of the different types of critical assistive technologies needed to provide support for student success in all academic settings. Technology can give students access to learning opportunities previously closed to them. It will help level the playing field. Technology can be the great equalizer for teaching in…
Technology can give students access to learning opportunities previously closed to them. These tools can help level the playing field.
Apple iOS 15 did it again. Now it features the fastest handheld OCR using a photo app with your iPhone or iPad. You do not have to buy a new iPhone or iPad you can just upgrade to a free download iOS 15. First make sure your device supports iOS 15. For people who suffer…
