My Assistive Technology Toolbox
I use a wide variety of technologies in my practice -- both high-tech and low-tech -- too numerous to mention here. But I'd like to list the more significant ones that I rely on, and which I include in my trainings.
Because so many software tools perform multiple functions, it's difficult to list technologies by category such as "Technologies for Reading" and "Technologies for Writing" -- certain tools would show up in several places -- so I've chosen to list them in a more eclectic manner that's still somewhat logical.
Reading, Writing, & Learning Software Suites
Simple text-to-speech, text-to-MP3 applications
Listening to Recorded Audiobooks
Graphic Organizers
Portable Word Processors
Speech recognition (speech-to-text)
Notetaking
Math
Resources for Alternatives to Printed Text
Assorted Standalone Reading & Writing Aids
Assorted Web-Based Tools
Mobile Computing
Other Noteworthy Tools I Use
Interactive Electronic Whiteboards and Whiteboard Capture
Alternative Computer Access
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Keystrokes - customizable onscreen keyboard (Mac)
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SwitchXS - customizable switch access of compter (Mac)
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LayoutKitchen - programs Keystrokes and SwitchXS (Mac)
Virtualization software (allows Windows to run on Macs)