Summary of Technology Integration Strategies for Special Education

For individuals with mild cognitive disabilities: 

• Reading: Use reading skill software, texttto-speech products, interactive storybooks.
• Writing: Use voice recognition software and word prediction software.
• Mathematics: Use graphing software, drills, games, and tutorials.

For individuals with moderate to severe cognitive disabilities:

• Software helps teach/reinforce functional skills (e.g., money management, daily living, employability).
• Videos enhance acquisition, maintenance, and transfer of functional and community-based behaviors.

WizCom's Quicktionary Reading Pen
http://www.wizcomtech.com/

Don Johnston's Co: Writer and Write: OutLoud
http://donjohnston.com

Dragon Talk's Dragon Naturally Speaking
http://www.dragontalk.com/

Freedom Scientific's WYNN word processing software
http://www.freedomscientific.com

AbleNet, Inc.
www.ablenetinc.com

Attainment Company
http://www.attainmentcompany.com

Provide alternative methods of accessing keyboard, mouse, and/or monitor.

Determine the best placement of adaptive technologies, and provide training to ensure the student is able to operate it independently.

Monitor function to ensure maximum level of participation is obtained without undue physical demands.

AbleNet, Inc.
http://www.ablenetinc.com

Adaptivation, Inc.
http://www.adaptivation.com

Enabling devices http://www.enablingdevices.com

lntellitools
http://www.intellitools.com

ORCCA technology
http://www.orcca.com

• Use canes and sensor technologies to assist movement.
• Use text-to-Braille converters.
• Use screenreaders.

• Use closed-circuit television (CCTV) magnification systems.
• Use built-in computer screen magnification control panels.

• Use FM amplification systems (assistive listening devices).

VisionCue
http://www.visioncue.com/

Dolphin Computer Access, LLC
http://www.yourdolphin.com/

Freedom Scientific Blind/Low Vision Group
http://www.freedomscientific.com

TeleSensory
http://www.telesensory.com

AudioEnhancement
http://www.audioenhancement.com/

Locate software and websites that provide powerful and motivating opportunities to engage in learning activities.

Utilize electronic quizzes and other instructional materials that provide immediate feedback on performance.

BrainPop
http://www.brainpop.com

Don Johnston, Inc.
http://www.donjohnston.com

Tom Snyder, Inc.
http://www.tomsnyder.com

Locate starting point web pages to launch them into content with appropriate challenges.

Provide tools for engaging in self-directed research

Provide tools such as multimedia presentations, web page design, and electronic portfolios to document learning experiences.

Duke TIP program
http://www.tip.duke.edu/

Hoagies' Gifted Education Page
http://www.hoagiesgifted.org