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Assistive Technology FAQ (ATFAQ) Podcast

ATFAQ168 – Q1. AT for Reading, Q2. AT for Writing, Q3. AT for Math, Q4. Wildcard: Who do I talk to about accommodation or assistive technology at school

Aug 22, 2022
Panelists Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith, and Tracy Castillo discuss assistive technology tools for reading, writing, and math. They also cover who to talk to about accommodations and assistive technology at school, transitioning to higher education, and listener feedback.
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Quick takeaways

  • Assistive technology tools are available for reading, including online tools, programs, and devices.
  • Writing can be improved with assistive technology tools, such as mind-mapping, speech recognition, and word processing applications.

Deep dives

Assistive Technology for Reading

A variety of tools and devices are available to assist with reading for people with disabilities. Online tools and extensions, such as read aloud on Google Chrome, can read text from websites and documents. Programs like Kurzweil 3000 offer extensive features for reading digital texts, including text extraction, definitions, and highlighting. Other options include Claro Read, Read&Write Gold, and devices like OrCam Read and C-Pen Reader for scanning and reading printed documents. Rewordify simplifies complex text, while apps like Seeing AI, Sullivan Plus, and KNFB Reader provide access to text through images.

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