Types of Technology

I'm sure many of you know there are numerous technologies out there designed to help individuals with learning disabilities and more specific, dyslexia.  There are certain technologies that can help strengthen specific skills, and ultimately save you time while allowing you not be at a disadvantage.  Here is a list which includes certain technologies many with learning disabilities find helpful and useful in terms of school and education.  You can find exactly what each of these items do by going to http://www.greatschools.org/special-education/assistive-technology/702-assistive-technology-for-kids-with-learning-disabilities-an-overview.gs?page=all.

• Abbreviation expanders
• Alternative keyboards
• Audio books and publications
• Electronic math work sheets
• Freeform database software
• Graphic organizers and outlining
• Information/data managers
• Optical character recognition
• Personal FM listening systems
• Portable word processors
• Proofreading programs
• Speech-recognition programs
• Speech synthesizers/screen readers
• Talking calculators
• Talking spell checkers and electronic dictionaries
• Variable-speed tape recorders
• Word-prediction programs

I also found a very insightful pamphlet which I think many of you will benefit from reading.  It focuses specifically on technology assistance for dyslexics.  Some of the technologies this source includes are different types of software (voice recognition, text/screen readers, etc.), hardware options and much more.  I really think each and every one of you can benefit and learn many new things just by taking a few minutes to read this.  I would like everyone to do so because we will be discussing this pamphlet tomorrow in class as well as discussing our thoughts, so come prepared!  You can find the full pamphlet here http://www.dyslexiasw.com/images/pdf/Technology%20Assistance%20for%20Dyslexics.pdf