Assistive Technology

The plethora of technology available to assist students with disabilities is amazing. Disabilities are no longer keeping students from getting an education. Some of the technologies that we got to see in the disabilities services room on campus included the following.

In the first picture we have a machine that makes Braille. Each letter is a certain letter combination that punches the raised dots on the special paper.
The next machine prints out Braille in large quantities.
Picture three is of a computer screen that reads text books to students with vision problems or learning disabilities. The students can choose the voice and the speed of the reader.
Picture four is two messenger devices. Students who are deaf can converse easily with others without having to write everything out. The computers work like instant messengers.
The next picture is a listening device. It is basically a sound amplifier that the students can use to listen to lectures.
The sixth picture allows students to see notes written on a dry erase board in their class or better see handouts, etc.
the last picture is that of an adaptive mouse for individuals with a limited amount of movement. Using this mouse is easier because if fits in the hand better and requires little movement.

These are all great devices for individuals with disabilities, but some of them were pretty expensive.