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Assistive TechnologyVision ToolsA student with visual impairment may need large print or magnification or contrast between background and text. A student who is blind and cannot use print materials may need auditory or Braille translations of printed materials.
The Vision Specialist is very knowledgeable about assistive technology in this area. Assistive technology devices that may help a student with visual impairment:
ABLEDATA- a free searchable
database of assistive technology productsAdapted or Alternative Computer Keyboards
- VisionBoard
- Enlarged labels for keyboard
- Braille/tactile labels for keyboard
Braille Tools
Closed Circuit Television (CCTV)
Computer Access
- Microsoft Windows accessibility
features – (ToggleKeys, MouseKeys, Sound Schemes, High Contrast Schemes,
Scalable User Interface Elements, Pointer Schemes, Pointer Speed &
Acceleration, Pointer Visibility, Click Lock, SnapTo, Magnifier, Narrator,
Cursor thickness, Personalized appearance, Sound notification)
Digital Text Readers for Computers
- Kurzweil 1000 - software that can be used with a scanner to scan & read for people who are blind or severely visually impaired.
- Kurzweil 3000 - software that can be used with a scanner to scan & read for struggling readers or people with less severe visual impairment.
- textHELP Read &
Write Gold
- Wynn
Digital Textbooks
Large Print Books
Magnifiers/Monoculars
Screen Magnification for Computers
- Large computer monitor
(21")
- Microsoft Windows
Magnifier (Windows Vista, XP, 2000 & 98) - Go
to Start menu, Programs, Accessories, Accessibility and click on
Magnifier. Magnifies up to half the
monitor screen with a magnification level up to 9x.
- Screen color contrast
- ZoomText
- Zoomware
Screen Readers for Computers
- Jaws for Windows
- Microsoft Windows
Narrator (Windows Vista, XP, 2000) - Go to Start menu, Programs,
Accessories, Accessibility and click on Narrator.
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