What is Assistive Technology?

"Assistive Technology is an umbrella term that includes assistive, adaptive, and rehabilitative devices for people with disabilities and also includes the process used in selecting, locating, and using them. AT promotes greater independence by enabling people to perform tasks that they were formerly unable to accomplish, or had great difficulty accomplishing, by providing enhancements to, or changing methods of interacting with, the technology needed to accomplish such tasks."

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From: Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assistive_technology

Monday, 26 May 2014

Products for Hearing impaired students!

Interesting new products to assist with Hearing impaired students.


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ASL American Sign Language




A simple App that allows for Fingerspelling Flash Cards. The App only offers the Alphabet 26 card set. It offers the student to help teach their classmates on how to sign language.

Useful for basic language for lower level elementary.




Price: Free
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ASL Dictionary


This App offers 5,200 SIGNS, from Time, Money, Dates and Common Phrases. The App offers slow motion so the student can observe the signs at their speed. Useful for both lower and upper level elementary. 





Price: $4.99
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Sign 4 Me - A Signed English Translator



Simple App that uses a 3D animation. It does not always use proper grammar. However it does an excellent job at translating signs. You can pinch and zoom and change the direction of the character so the student can see the sign easier. 


Check it out!

Price: $9.99
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Sound field 





A sound field system is essentially a sound system for classrooms to improve the learning environment for the entire class. This happens by improving the sound environment in the classroom. The system makes sure for even distribution of sound when the teacher speaks allowing for all students to hear at the same volume. A wonderful product for all classrooms.


Price: 599.99

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