Assistive Technology

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All of my students have a really hard time writing and typing on the computer. One student in particular has a visional impairment that makes it very hard for her to focus on small print. In order to help her use/type on the computer, she has a special keyboard to use. It is brightly colored and the letters are larger than a normal keyboard. We also enlarge the computer screen and font when she is typing. Since we have given her access to this keyboard, she has been able to type so much faster than in previous years. She doesn't need help navigating the program either. It is incredible to see the difference when she has access to this larger keyboard. We have also found the other students like to use it as well. They all find it easier to find the keys they are looking for and find it easier and quicker to type up their assignments on the computer.







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