Computer Access
Although computers are available in schools for all students to see and use sometimes they are not really accessible to children that have disabilities. Listed below are low tech, mid tech, and high tech tools that can be used to make all computers accessible to all children!
Low Tech Tools
Sticky Keys: Sticky Keys are exactly what they sounds like! They allow children to choose only one key at a time so that each key stays down for longer.
Keyboard Guard: A keyboard guard is a tool that covers the keyboard from anything that could damage it like dust, drinks, or even drool from some children.
Mid Tech Tools
Alternate Keyboard: A keyboard that is different than the normal keyboard. It is normally easier for children to access because it has bigger keys that are set up in a more clear way.
Trackball: A trackball is sometimes easier to use than a mouse. It remains stationary but the ball moves which is connected to the computer.
High Tech Tools
Speech Recognition: For children who are unable to type yet need to get information on to the computer they can speak into the computer and it will show up on the screen.
Braille keyboard: A braille keyboard is a keyboard that is used with the visually impaired. It is made up of braille and transforms the braille into regular typing on the computer.
Resources:
Dell, D. Assistive Technology in the Classroom. Second. Boston: Pearson, 2012. Print.
Sousa, D. How The Special Needs Brain Learns . Second. Califorina: Corwin Press, 2007. Print.
http://www.ablenetinc.com/Assistive-Technology/Computer-Access
Dell, D. Assistive Technology in the Classroom. Second. Boston: Pearson, 2012. Print.
Sousa, D. How The Special Needs Brain Learns . Second. Califorina: Corwin Press, 2007. Print.
http://www.ablenetinc.com/Assistive-Technology/Computer-Access