Assistive Technology Devices

There are many assistive technology devices avaliable to help improve an individual with disabilities academic preformance. Here is a list of devices that can be used. These are not the only devices avalible, but they are devices that I have used or seen implemented with students. The list contains low tech to high tech devices. The price varies per device. Some are cheap while others are higher.

Assistive Technology to help with writing

1. Portable Word Processor Price ranges from $10.00-$100
Example Alpha Smart 3000

2. Pencil Grip Price less than $1.00

3. Computer with word processing software Example: Microsoft Word Price Ranges from $32.00-$197.00 The price depends upon the version and package purchased

4. Raised Line Paper Price around $40 for 100-125 sheets

5. Personal Dry erase board Price $3.00 -$10.00

6. Computer Software: Writing with Symbols Price around $200.00


7. Software: Write Out Loud Price around $240.00




Assistive Technology devices to help with Math

1. Standard Calculator Price less than $10.00

2. Talking Calculator Price $20.00 and up

3. Manipulatives Price range $5-$30.00

4. Graph Paper Price Less than $5.00

5. Math computer software Price Range $30-$300


Assistive Technology to help with Reading

1. Whisper Phone Price $8.00 and up

2. Tape-Recorder Price $20 and up

3. Reading Pen Price range $80-$250

4. Highlighting Aids Price Range $10-$30

5. Computer Software Price Range $30-$500

6. Slant Board Price $30 and up

The devices used for writing can also be used for reading too.


For more examples of assistive technology devices visit http://www.valdosta.edu/coe/ecre/ATRB/AT_considerati_resource.htm

Referrences for Pictures:
Sugarman, P. (1998, March 18). Hardware: alphasmart 2000 portable word processor. Retrieved April 13, 2008, from Streettech Web site: http://www.streettech.com/archives_hardware/alpha2000.html