Assistive technologies

#1 Speechify - https://speechify.com

Types of exceptionalities/learning disabilities can use this: Commonly used by students who have ADHD and dyslexia but can be used for students who struggle to digest information by pure reading.

Accommodations provided by this tool: A text-to-speech app that will translate most printed formats into audio format. Can be used for textbooks, PDFs and web pages. Program is compatible with Chrome, iPhone, Mac, and Android

Support UDL (Universal Design for Learning): Students can download the app to their computer or phone and listen to the information. This can be useful in the classroom through the use of headphones and this product. Students

#2 SeeingAI - https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/ai/seeing-ai

Types of exceptionalities/learning disabilities can use this: Low-vision community, includes persons who blind or need accommodations for reading due to eye issues

Accommodations provided by this tool: An app that provides audio guidance for situations such as reading handwritten texts, currency, documents and text messages sent to the individual. It can also emits a sound that can identify items, people, and brightness of an environment.

Support UDL: This can be a great tool for visually impaired students to have access to information that requires quick visual ability. Students can learn how to use the program in a sheltered environment to prepare use in their day-to-day life.

#3 KURZWEIL 3000- www.kurzweil3000.com

Types of exceptionalities/learning disabilities can use this: Kurzweil 3000 is an adaptive assistance technology that promotes active learning. It is very helpful for students with learning disabilities of dyslexia and dysgraphia.

Accommodations provided by this tool: Kurzweil 3000 has text-to-speech for reading fluency, open dyslexic fonts that help the students focus on the words and see text clearly.

Support UDL: Supports students by making print and electronic material available to a broad spectrum of students. Software uses multi-sensory adding visual and auditory accessibility.

#4 Clicker - https://www.cricksoft.com/us/clicker

Types of exceptionalities/learning disabilities can use this: Clicker helps students with dyslexia who suffer from writers block by providing point and click to words and phrases. Clicker also supports students with Down Syndrome

Accommodations provided by this tool: Clicker provides students a chance to focus on language structure and concepts. Students can also work on developing listening and speaking skills.

Support UDL: Clicker supports providing multiple means of representation, providing multiple means of action and expression, and provide multiple means of engagement. Teachers can customize ways to display the information, have options that define vocabulary and symbols, and options to use media for communication.

#5 Proloquo2go - https://www.assistiveware.com/products/proloquo2go

Types of exceptionalities/learning disabilities can use this: non-speaking people with autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, and a range of other diagnoses or speech impediments like apraxia and dysarthria.

Accommodations provided by this tool: This Augmentative and Alternative Communication provides users with a user friendly that is completely customizable and designed for a range of fine-motor and visual skills.

Support UDL: Proloquo2Go provides natural-sounding Text to Speech voices, a high-resolution library of over 14,000 symbols, powerful automatic conjugations, two researched-based vocabulary organizations, advanced word prediction, multiuser support, and the ability to fully customize vocabularies for users along a broad continuum of capabilities, from beginning symbolic communication to full literacy.

#6 Title - link/website

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