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Assistive Technology Presentation Materials 2014
Comparison Chart of the 7 Tools
Assistive Technology for Learning Disabilities -
7 tools for classroom and home
(Click on Tool to view supporting materials)
READING DISABILITY
1. Accessing Books - Bookshare – full free access to novels, text books, etc for schools and individuals).
Use the following programs to open/read bookshare books:
a. PC use – Read Out Loud (free within Bookshare)
b. IPAD use – Read2Go app $19.99
2. Accessing the Internet
a. Browser: Google Chrome
b. Text to Speech (Ispeak Google extension - Free)
WRITING DISABILITY
1. Word Prediction – Co-Writer $17.99 Ipad / $290 PC
2. Speech to Text – Talktyper free
3. Voice memo – Audiomemo free / .99 / 9.99
NOTES/Assignments/TESTS
1. Accessible worksheets/PDFs, note taking - Notability - 2.99 Ipad