Computers and Adjustments

Computers offer several adjustable features that can provide alternate access for students. Information is available within this website on the following options:

• OS System options
• e-Readers for ebooks
• Scanners and OCR to translate text into electronic format
• Text-to-speech
• Voice dictation
• Cameras, video cams

Writing Devices

Although computers can become virtual reading and writing machines with access to software programs, students often need durable, light-weight (2lbs.) portable note takers for school, home and community environments. These devices allow you to "send" your notes to a computer word processing program to edit after class. Some include text-to-speech or infra-red options.

AlphaSmart note takers Laser PC6 CalcuScribe

CalcuScribe (QWERTY)

Concept Mapping & Outlining

There are several software program available that assist with organizing information for students. This is a useful tool for group or individual work.

• Inspiration and Kidspiration offer electronic concept mapping with simultaneous outlining function. Elements can be added to either version and reflected in both. Insert example.

• Draft Builder (Don Johnston, Inc)- outlining and graphical versions share the same screen so that relationships between levels and items are apparent.