Want to get your loved one communicating? Learn more about their inner world? Listen to what they have to say? Assistive Technology tools can help!
Assistive technology is a catch-all phrase for products, equipment, and systems that enhance learning, working, and daily living for persons with disabilities. Your smartphone is assistive technology! Do you talk to your lights? Assistive technology! Voice text? Yep!
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Livescribe Echo Smartpen
The Livescribe Pen is a useful tool for students who have difficulty with note-taking. It allows them to record a class lecture and sync the audio to their handwritten notes. Funded by the Yahoo! Employee Foundation.
Communication iPad
Test a variety of communication apps, from simple to complex, on this device. An iPad can help individuals with communication difficulties express themselves, make choices, and be understood. Funded by the Disability Communications Fund.
Communication Toolkit
This kit includes a variety of communication tools, including picture communication boards, GoTalks, a portable communication lanyard, choice boards, visual schedule strips, and boards, simple recordable devices, and a binder filled with useful communication symbols. Funded by the Disability Communications Fund.
Sensory Toolkits
Explore things like compression vests, weighted lap pads, fidget tools, massagers, noise-reduction headphones, and more. These tools can be used in the home or classroom. Information and instructions are included on each product. All information and instructions are in English and Spanish. Request the appropriate kit for your needs: child = 4-12; teen/adult = 13+. Funded by Autism Speaks.
Early Literacy Toolkits (English/Spanish)
Each kit contains a storybook and adapted materials in English and Spanish. The goal is to facilitate language, comprehension, and pre-literacy skills in young children with disabilities. This kit is perfect for parents to use with their children; teachers may also find it useful in the classroom. Funded by the Saratoga Rotary.
Learning Disabilities Toolkits
Explore an assistive technology toolkit for learning disabilities in your home or school for up to 3 weeks. The toolkit contains a wide variety of tools for reading, writing, and math. Items such as highlighter tape, writing guides, pencil grips, hand-held electronic dictionaries, and more are included. Funded by the Yahoo! Employee Foundation.
Math Toolkit
Try out a variety of math tools including a talking calculator, a fraction calculator, math manipulatives, specialized paper, writing utensils, color-coded rulers, and other visual aids.
Early Communication Toolkit
Includes a variety of picture symbol boards, communication devices, and switches to try out with young children.