Examples of Technology Accommodations
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If READING is addressed in the IEP. Consider assistive technology that:
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Enhances standard text and graphics
___Included in the IEP |
- corrective lenses (eyeglasses) (Only required to be purchased by the school if school determines child needs this item to receive FAPE and child's IEP specifies the need.) -highlighting -colored overlays - manually or electronically changing spacing - screen color/contrast adaptations - picture/graphics - symbols/sign language cues |
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Enlarges text and graphics ___Included in the IEP |
- large print books - manual hand-held magnifiers - closed circuit television (CCTV) - screen magnifier (placed over computer screen)/large printer -screen enlarging software |
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Converts text and graphics to speech
___Included in the IEP |
- talking dictionary (to "pronounce" difficult words) - "talking" word processor (to "read" specific words or all electronic text) - screen reading system (to "read" text-may need to be scanned into electronic format) - video description (verbal description of visual information conveyed in videotapes, TV, etc.) |
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Converts text and graphics to Braille or other tactile symbols ___Included in the IEP |
-Braille translation software and Braille printer -refreshable Braille computer output -tactile graphic display system (NOMAD, etc.) |
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Provides Assistive Technology Services ___Included in the IEP |
-Training on technical assistance for individuals -Training on technical assistance for families -Training on technical assistance for professionals/paraprofessionals |
Assistive Technology is not included in the IEP. Reading needs are addressed by:
___Instructional and/or therapeutic interentions to remediate skill deficits
___Instructional and/or therapeutic intervention to develop compensatory skills
___Adaptation of tasks/and or task expectations
___Use of human assistance (paraprofessional, peer assistance, etc.)
(information provided by DakotaLink-Assistive Technology Project of South Dakota)
DAILY LIVING OR RECREATION/LEISURE is addressed in the IEP. Consider assistive technology that:
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Enhances or supplements development of daily living skills or leisure activities
___Included in the IEP |
- adapted eating utensils (e.g. built-up handles, plate guards, straws) - adapted dressing aids (e.g. button holders, sock guides, velcro closures) - adaptive watches, adaptive clocks and alarms - environmental control units - adaptive driving equipment (e.g. hand controls) - adapted toys, board games, playing cards, etc. - "beeping" balls, bases, frisbees, etc. - lane guides for track and swimming - adjustable basketball hoops, wheelchair spoke guards, accessible weight training equipment, hand cycles, etc. |
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Replaces human functions to allow activity accomplishment ___Included in the IEP |
-feeding systems -transfer systems |
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Provides Assistive Technology Services ___Included in the IEP |
-training on technical assistance for individuals -training on technical assistance for families -training on technical assistance for professionals/paraprofessionals |
Assistive Technology is not included in the IEP. Daily living needs are addressed by:
___Instructional and/or therapeutic interentions to remediate skill deficits
___Instructional and/or therapeutic intervention to develop compensatory skills
___Adaptation of tasks/and or task expectations
___Use of human assistance (paraprofessional, peer assistance, etc.)
(information provided by DakotaLink-Assistive Technology Project of South Dakota)
Technology Accommodations
Skill Area: Handwriting (Note: The key to handwriting is how labor intensive it is, how fluid, and how fast when compared to classroom expectations and peer performance.)
Method Accommodations
Peer support, Different kinds of paper, Different colors of paper, Different line, Spacing/line colors, Tape paper to the desk, Chalk board practice
Instructional Strategies: Tracing exercises, "talk through" letter formation, "walk through" letter formation, write letters in the air,
dot-to-dot, multi-modality instruction
Modifications: Adapt tests to "fill in the blank", Use multiple choice/true-false, Provide additional time, Shorten assignments, Photocopy notes, etc.
Try different writing implements, Paper position, Student position, Avoid using short pencils, Peer dictation, Cross-age tutoring
Material Accommodations
Peer support, Pencil holders/grips, Large/primary pencils, "chubby" sized crayons, markers, grease pencils,
acetate sheets/transparency markers, paper stabilizers, arm stabilizer/arm guide, light pen, dycem for positioning, tactile letters, stencils/templates, clipboards, tracing paper, electric eraser, correction tape/pen/fluid, rubber name stamps, bingo blotter to make selections, labels/stickers with name, etc., automatic numbering stamp, highlighters, ease,l slant board/wedge, personal chalkboard
Accommodation Technologies
Typewriter: Peer support, Typing/keyboarding instruction, Positioning device, Positioning student, Arm stabilization, Wrist rests-movable/stationary, Custom keyguard, Correction tape/pen/fluid
Word Processors: Peer support, Typing/keyboarding instruction, Portable/stationary preferences, Lightweight options, Down linking to computer, Positioning device, Positioning student, Arm stabilization, Wrist rests-movable/stationery, Custom keyguard, Cross-age tutoring
Skill Area: Visual Integration
Method Accommodations: Enlarge worksheets Enlarge reading material Worksheet free of blotches/streaks Change font on worksheets/tests Double-space worksheets/tests Use wide margins on worksheets Use different colors of paper Change lighting Different line spacing/color Darker lines on paper Raised lines on paper Limit amount of information on a page Use "finger-for-spacing" strategy Peer support Multi-modality instruction
Material Accommodations: Magnifying glass Magnifying bars Page magnifiers Slant boards Easel Paper holders Workstation copy holder Stencils Rulers Colored acetate sheets Colored stickers for visual cues Post-it tape flags Peer support Highlighter Word window Line marker Anti-glare shield on pages
Accommodation Technologies: Mini-book light, Other additional lighting
Typewriter: Positioning device, Positioning student, Key labels, Enlarged text output, Change fonts, Lighting issues, Colored paper, Correction tape/pen/fluid, Typing/keyboarding instruction, Peer support, Cross-age tutoring
Word Processors: Positioning device, Positioning student, Key labels, Portable/stationary preferences, Lightweight options, Downlinking to computer, Enlarged text, Change font, Colored paper, Peer support, Cross-age tutoring, Typing/keyboarding instruction
Skill Area: Spelling/ Grammar/ Punctuation
Method Accommodations:
Modifications: Allow more time for completion Reduce number of words Instructional strategies: Paired word association Self-verbalization Imagery Mnemonic devices Multi-modality instruction Peer support Cross-age tutoring "word wall" of common words spelling word booklet problem word lists word blanks
Material Accommodations: Flash cards, Magnetic board and letters, Flannel board and letters, Rubber word stamps, Rubber letter stamps, Peer suppor,t Highlighters, Personal chalkboard, Pocket dictionary, 3-ring notebook dictionary,
Accommodation Technologies: Tape recorder, Electronic pocket spell checkers, Electronic dictionary, Language Master, Speaking Language Master, Spelling Ace/Spell Master,
Word Processor: Spell checker, Peer support, Cross-age tutoring, Typing/keyboarding instruction,
Skill Area: Reading
Modifications: Extra time for completion, Shorten assignments, Simplify text, Highlight key concepts, Provide chapter outlines
Instructional strategies: Story frame; Before, during, after echo reading; Use positive approaches; Story mapping; Vary approach; Multi-modality instruction
Information organizer; Structured study guides; "what-you-need-to know" chart; study carrel for individual work; peer support; cross-age tutoring
Material Accommodations: Magnifying bars; Page magnifiers; Colored acetate; Word window; Line marker; Flash cards; Letter cards; Sentence cards; Tactile letters and words; Magnetic board and letters; Felt board and letters/words; Colored paper clips to mark pages; Notebook tabs; Post-it tape flags; Peer support; highlighter
Accommodation Technologies: Digital Book System; Tape recorder; "Books on Tape" programs; record books/reading material; headphones; Language Master; Speaking Language Master; Word Master; Electronic dictionary
Skill Area: Math
Method Accommodations: Reduce the number of problems; Eliminate the need to copy problems; Enlarge worksheets; Avoid mixing "signs" on a page; Minimize the number of items on a page; Provide more time for completion; Graph paper; Raised number lines; Large number lines; Life-sized number line; Mnemonic devices; "two-finger" counting aids; instructional strategies; green marker to start/red to stop; peer support; cross-age tutoring
Material Accommodations: Abacus; Counters-spools, buttons, etc;. Containers for counters; Manipulatives; Flash cards; Set cards; Flannel board and numbers; Tactile numbers/signs; Automatic numberer; Stamp; Peer support; Highlighter; Personal chalkboard ;Number fact charts
Accommodation Technologies: Hand held calculator, Calculator with printout, Talking calculator, Language Master+Math, Tape recorder used for: Counting, Basic facts, Multiplication tables, Combinations, formulas,
Skill Area: Written Expression
Modifications: Extra time for completion, Shorten assignments
Instructional strategies: Utilize content outlines; "webbing" strategies; process writing strategies; writing/story starters; use positive approaches; study carrel for individual work; formulate sentences aloud; use "finger-for-spacing" strategies; color coding strategies; peer support; cross-age tutoring;
Material Accommodations: Note cards; Word cards; Sentence cards; Clipboards; Pocket dictionary; Pocket thesaurus; Peer support; highlighter
Accommodation Technologies: Tape record thoughts before; writing; Tape record story to proofread; Headphones; Electronic dictionary; electronic thesaurus; Word master; Speaking Dictionary Companion; Electric eraser;
Skill Area: Daily Organization
Method Accommodations: Bulletin board schedule; Pocket schedule; Schedule in notebook; Appointment book; Assignment sheets; Reminder cards; Strategies to keep workspace clear; Strategies to organize desk; Study carrel for individual work; Color coding strategies; Peer support; Cross-age support; Homework journal; Structural study guides; Post signs and label areas in the room; Tape a schedule on the desk
Material Accommodations: Pocket organizer/planner; Personal organizer; Clipboards; Stapler; Peer support; Sticky notes for reminders; Notebook tabs; Post-it tape flags; Colored paper clips; Highlighter; Storage cubicles
Accommodation Technologies: Electronic memo/schedule masters; Electronic pocket organizer/planner; Schedule assignments on tape; Digital diary; Electric stapler
(information provided by Office of Public Instruction, State of Montana)
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