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=== Writing Features ===
=== Writing Features ===
   
   
* Word Prediction
* [http://www.greatschools.org/special-education/assistive-technology/966-word-prediction-software-programs.gs Word Prediction]
* Spell Check
* Spell Check
* Grammar Check  
* Grammar Check  
* Speech –to-Text / Voice Dictation  
* Speech–to-Text / Voice Dictation  
* Graphic Organizers
* Graphic Organizers



Revision as of 20:37, 4 March 2012

HSHT Site Coordinators’ Meeting; March 5, 2012

Contacts

Joe Tedesco, M.Ed., ATP

Learning and Development Manager

404-894-8000

joe.tedesco@amac.gatech.edu


Joy Kniskern, M.Ed., CRCC

Assistive Technology & Reuse Director

404-894-7669

joy.kniskern@gatfl.gatech.edu


Tools for Life:

Tools for Life, Georgia's Assistive Technology Act Program, gives more options for greater freedom by increasing access to and acquisition of assistive technology (AT) devices and services for Georgians of all ages and disabilities so they can live, learn, work, and play independently in communities of their choice.

Web Site: http://www.gatfl.org

AMAC:

The Alternative Media Access Center (AMAC) is committed to removing barriers for individuals with disabilities by improving the human condition through technology in academic and workplace environments. Incubated at the Georgia Institute of Technology, one of the nation’s top research universities, AMAC provides products and services to universities and colleges, government organizations, non-profit entities, and private corporations at competitive or reduced costs.

Web Site: http://amacusg.org


Content Area Features & Products

The following are a list of features (tools that are a part of software and hardware) and software & hardware for content area student needs. This is a ‘short list as there are MANY options available.

Reading Features

  • Text-to-Speech (TTS)
  • Audio Files
  • Definition Look Up: Get definitions of words in an e-text file.
  • Summary Tool: Summarizes e-text.
  • Highlight Tool: Allows text to be highlighted while in electronic format. Can be extracted for notes and easily consolidated.


Reading Software

Writing Features

  • Word Prediction
  • Spell Check
  • Grammar Check
  • Speech–to-Text / Voice Dictation
  • Graphic Organizers

Note Taking Features

  • Audio Recording Devices
  • Pen Movement Recording


Writing Software

Writing Hardware

Math

  • Step-by-Step
  • Calculating/Electronic Work Sheet
  • Symbol Pallets

Math Software

Study Skills

  • Graphic Organizers

Study Skills Software


More Accessibility Information

Microsoft Accessibility: Web, Videos, Instructions: http://www.microsoft.com/enable/


Search for Assistive Technology

Techmatrix: http://www.techmatrix.org