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Learn about assistive technology basics. Read more about optical character recognition, universal design for learning and other types of assistive technology.

Contains links to various assistive technologies and methods of adapting your teaching to students with learning disabilities.

By Marshall Raskind, Ph.D. , Kristin Stanberry Assistive technology (AT) is available to help individuals with many types of disabilities - from cognitive problems to physical impairment. This article will focus specifically on AT for individuals with learning disabilities (LD). The use of technology to enhance learning is an effective approach for many children.

Assistive Technology for the Disabled Computer User Dedicated to introducing administrators and staff of colleges and universities to the assistive technology that helps the students with physical disabilities use a computer; and to refer those who need more specific information to resources in their area.

Information pertaining to Assistive technology; what it is and what it is used for.

Adaptive technology for learners with special needs Thanks to technology, students with physical and mental challenges have access to thousands of devices to help make learning easier. In this Education World article, writer Sherril Steele-Carlin talks about assistive technology with parents and teachers who use the technology, and with those who provide it to schools.

Adaptive technology for learners with special needs, specific to musical instruments

Pioneering work in assistive technology is transforming the lives of people who are unable to play conventional musical instruments. Pete Thomas Although many people feel nostalgic for the days of tape, the rise of digital technology has made it easy for us to record faster, more cheaply and more in tune.

Pioneering work in assistive technology is transforming the lives of people who are unable to play conventional musical instruments.

the types of Assistance technology and what they can do to help children with learning disabilities

Technology can be a great tool for students (and adults!) who have learning disabilities like dysgraphia or dyslexia that affect their written expression. We've personally reviewed these mobile apps and we know they're LD-friendly. They can make the writing process a bit easier and even fun!

ISER is now offering this directory of software and assistive technology for special needs kids and adults. We are a new directory and we will categorize the software by type as the directory grows. We will be listing software for people with many learning disabilities, including dyslexia, ADD/ADHD issues, vision problems, auditory problems, as well as other disabilities.

A list of helpful websites to assist in music education. Online reference materials.

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The story of the adaptive measures a pianist with macular degeneration with resources.

DREAMMS (an acronym for Developmental Research for the Effective Advancement of Memory and Motor Skills), is committed to increasing the use of computers, high quality instructional technology, and assistive technologies for children with special needs in schools, homes and the workplace.