Assistive Technology

Assistive Technology is any no, low, or high tech _____, whether bought in a store, used as is, or _________, that is used to ______ individuals with disabilities to do _____________. (Use commas between your answers.)

What are some no/low tech assistive technology options?

• iPads

• Pencil grips

• Bold-line paper

• Google Chrome extensions

• Walker

What are some high-tech options for assistive technology?

• Google Chrome extensions

• Adaptive scissors

• Magnification software to install on a computer

• Signature guide

• Closed-circuit television

The only thing that is considered assistive technology are devices that are straight out of the box. You can not make any changes to the device for it to be considered helpful.

• True

• False

Assistive technology should make tasks __________ to perform.

Assistive technology helps you to become more ___________________.

An iPad is only considered an assistive technology product if it helps you do something else.

• True

• False

An assistive technology product does the work for you.

• True

• False

A program that makes text bigger is a

• text-to-speech program

• speech-to-text program

• magnification program

• screen reading program

A program that is meant to read a passage of text on a website is a

• text-to-speech program

• speech-to-text program

• magnification program

• screen reading program