Hardware
Technology adaptations can make a huge difference to curriculum access.
It is important that the various types of adaptive equipment used in the school is accessible to students. Depending on needs, students learn how to use equipment such as;
- Voice output communication aids (VOCAs)
- Low vision aides (LVAs), such as dome magnifiers and miniscopes
- CCTVs for large print readers
- Big keys keyboards
- Banana keyboards
- Computer screen reader programs
- Switches
- Switch adapted mice
- Interactive Whiteboards
- iPad
- You Touch Table
- Connected Classroom
- Touch monitor
- Switch adapted camera
- Electronic Brailler
- Picture Communication Symbols
As part of the student's Individualised Education Programs, teachers structure experiences and learning programs for students to use whatever adaptations they require in order to enhance students' independence.
Some providers of harware in Australia follows. It is always a good idea to have a browse and see what amazing technology supports are being developed to support people with disabilities.
