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Commercially available mapping software, such as Inspiration, is an example of a high-tech solution to organizational work and thought problems

Clip art, videos, animations, maps, diagrams, and other graphic elements can be found online as well and are useful in assisting students who need visual imagery to better understand the concepts in a lesson

modified meterstick with staples at the centimeter markings for tactile use by those with visual impairments

instructional software program that converts text to speech for students who function at low reading levels; such devices could be used with headsets by students during classroom time

Lahm and Morrissette (1994) identify seven instructional areas in which AT has proven advantageous for use with students with mild disabilities: organization, note taking, writing assistance, productivity, access to reference materials, cognitive assistance, and materials modification

Organization

Light-tech solutions include the use of flow charts, task analysis, webbing or networking ideas, and outlining

Graphic organizers