Assistive Technology
Assistive Technology is any device or service that improves or maintains the functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities.
Bradley County Schools Assistive Technology team strives to enable students with disabilities to achieve by providing them access to assistive technology devices and/or services needed in order to progress in their educational programs.
Types of Assistive Technology
Bradley County Schools Assistive Technology team strives to enable students with disabilities to achieve by providing them access to assistive technology devices and/or services needed in order to progress in their educational programs.
Types of Assistive Technology
*Low Tech Examples (not all inclusive & subject to evaluation)
| Electric scissors | Magnetic board/letters |
| Loop scissors | Colored acetate |
| Velcro | Adapted utensils |
| Seating | Book stand |
| Highlighted Keyboard | Wrist rest |
| Highlighters | Headpointer |
| PVC pipe | Post-it notes |
| Pillows | Stickers |
| Writing utensils | Chair with arms |
| Pencil grips | Weights |
| Modified paper | Weighted vests |
*Mid/High Tech Examples (not all inclusive & subject to evaluation)
| Adapted play equipment | Talking calculator |
| Tape recorder | Hand-held note taker |
| NCR paper | Books on tape |
| Magnifiers | Franklin dictionary/speller |
| Switches | Switch toys |
| Communication board | Schedules |
| Adapted books | Personal FM Systems |
| Braille writer | Slate & stylus |
| Scooter boards | Walkers |
| Outdoor adaptations | Ramps |
| Lifts | Alpha smart |
| Straps | Trays |
| Seat belts | Toilet seats |
| Big Mac | Head phone |
*Computers (not all inclusive & subject to evaluation)
| Lap tops | PC |
| Adapted keyboard | Large monitor |
| Printer | Scanner |
| Screen magnification | Braille embosser |
| Touch Screen | Intellikeys |
| Track balls | Joy stick |
| Mouse alternatives | Keyboard guards |
| Mounting devices | Speech recognition software |