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Apple Special Education (OS X)
Every Mac comes equipped with assistive technologies to help students with special needs experience the power and simplicity of OS X. With features like an advanced screen reader, FaceTime, and Photo Booth, OS X helps a wide range of learners get more from their Mac. https://www.apple.com/education/special-education/osx/ |
Configure a Computer for Visual Impairment (Windows 7)http://www.microsoft.com/enable/products/windows7/
According to the American Foundation for the Blind, technology has removed many barriers to education and employment for visually impaired individuals. Students with visual impairments can complete homework, do research, take tests, and read books along with their sighted classmates, thanks to advances in technology. Adults with visual impairments can continue to work and pursue a tremendous range of careers because of the use of computers and other devices. Screen readers and screen magnifiers have made using technology much easier for students and adults with visual impairments. |
Kurzwiel
http://www.kurzweiledu.com/default.html
Kurzweil 1000TM is award-winning software that makes printed or electronic text readily available to people who are blind or visually impaired. This will help students hear text that they will normally not be able to see.
Kurzweil 1000TM is award-winning software that makes printed or electronic text readily available to people who are blind or visually impaired. This will help students hear text that they will normally not be able to see.
JAWS
http://www.freedomscientific.com/jaws-hq.asp
JAWS for Windows is a powerful accessibility solution that reads information on your screen using synthesized speech. JAWS provides many useful commands that make it easier to use programs, edit documents, and read Web pages. With a refreshable braille display, JAWS can also provide braille output in addition to, or instead of, speech. An array of versatile features and customizable options lets you tailor JAWS for your individual needs and preferences. JAWS Standard: $895 JAWS Professional: $1,095
JAWS for Windows is a powerful accessibility solution that reads information on your screen using synthesized speech. JAWS provides many useful commands that make it easier to use programs, edit documents, and read Web pages. With a refreshable braille display, JAWS can also provide braille output in addition to, or instead of, speech. An array of versatile features and customizable options lets you tailor JAWS for your individual needs and preferences. JAWS Standard: $895 JAWS Professional: $1,095
SmartBoards
http://smarttech.com/us/Solutions/Education+Solutions/Products+for+education/
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This resource gives teachers to magnify the entire screen when working online with students. The internet becomes reality for students that have trouble focusing on the computer monitors. The touch enabled boards also give the students a chance to "surf" the internet on a larger scale. Teachers are also able to work with multiple students at the same time with one screen. Great as a learning center.
Interactive+whiteboards+and+displays/SMART+Board+interactive+whiteboards
This resource gives teachers to magnify the entire screen when working online with students. The internet becomes reality for students that have trouble focusing on the computer monitors. The touch enabled boards also give the students a chance to "surf" the internet on a larger scale. Teachers are also able to work with multiple students at the same time with one screen. Great as a learning center.
Web Anywhere
http://www.webanywhere.cs.washington.edu/
WebAnywhere is a web-based screen reader for the web. It requires no special software to be installed on the client machine and, therefore, enables blind people to access the web from any computer they happen to have access to that has a sound card.
WebAnywhere is a web-based screen reader for the web. It requires no special software to be installed on the client machine and, therefore, enables blind people to access the web from any computer they happen to have access to that has a sound card.