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* Text-to-Speech (TTS) | * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speech_synthesis Text-to-Speech (TTS)] | ||
* Audio Files | * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audio_file_format Audio Files] | ||
* Definition Look Up | * Definition Look Up: Get definitions of words in an e-text file. | ||
* Summary Tool | * Summary Tool: Summarizes e-text. | ||
* Highlight Tool | * Highlight Tool: Allows text to be highlighted while in electronic format. Can be extracted for notes and easily consolidated. | ||
Revision as of 20:36, 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
- ClaroRead
- Universal Reader Plus
- Text Help Read and Write
- Type It Read It
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
- Ginger
- Talking Word Processor (Premier)
- TextHelp Read& Write
- Microsoft Voice Recognition
- Speak & See :
Writing Hardware
- Live Scribe Pen
Math
- Step-by-Step
- Calculating/Electronic Work Sheet
- Symbol Pallets
Math Software
- Solved by Bagatrix
Study Skills
- Graphic Organizers
Study Skills Software
- Inspiration & Webspiration
- Web Site (Inspiration) http://www.inspiration.com/
- Web Site & Video ( Webspiration): http://www.inspiration.com/WebspirationPRO
More Accessibility Information
Microsoft Accessibility: Web, Videos, Instructions: http://www.microsoft.com/enable/
Search for Assistive Technology
Techmatrix: http://www.techmatrix.org