Assistive Technology

An assistive technology device is any item, piece of equipment or product system, whether acquired commercially off the shelf, modified or customized, that is used to increase, maintain or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities (IDEA). 

Resources

Kentucky Educational Cooperatives Assistive Technology webpage

UK Leads National Study Into Technology for Children with Special Needs

Assistive Technology Checklist

Creating a “Mouse House” and a “Talking Switch”

Talking Book Resources Material

Creating Access to Literature in Your Classroom

Early Literacy Skills Builder Information

Story Based Lessons at the Secondary Level

University of North Carolina at Charlotte- Adapted Text Materials (scroll down to the bottom of the page for the books and directions for downloading)

Great Schools, Involved Parents, Successful Kids E-ssential tips: A parent's guide to assistive technology.