• Assistive Technology doesn't always have to be complex! Students can often be supported through low-tech methods.

     

    Low Tech Solutions to Support Reading Goals

    Predictable Books

    Changes in text size, spacing, color, and background

    Highlighted text

    Book adapted for page turning

    Use of pictures/symbols with text

     

    Low Tech Solutions to Support Written Language Goals

    Variety of pencils and pens

    Pencil/pens with an adaptive grip

    Adapted paper

    Slantboard

    Word banks

    Writing templates/graphic organizers

     

    Low Tech Solutions to Support Math Goals

    Abacus/math line

    Enlarged math worksheets

    Money calculator/coinulator

    Calculator (large keys, regular, talking)

     

    Low Tech Solutions to Support Organizational Goals

    Print/picture schedules

    Aides to find materials (e.g. color coded folders)

    Highlighted text

    Planners

     

    Low Tech Solutions to Support Access Goals

    Accessibility changes on a computer/ipad/etc

    Keyguard

    Arm support

    Track-ball mouse or joystick