Assistive Technology in Tertiary Education By

Accessible talking calculator This is a device that you can press down on the keys, and it will speak back to you this is very handy for visually impaired students who is doing maths or any other course.<br>

Needs Assessment When students with a disability start college, they need to get a needs assessment done.
This helps the individual to have the right support in place.
This also helps the students to avail of any of the necessary assistive technology that a student needs.<br>

Laptop Loan Scheme As part of my needs assessment, the college has provided me with a loaner laptop.
This was because I had so many different assistive technology requirements.
This is a scheme provided by the Department of Education to M.T.U.
How do I apply?<br>

Zoom text ZoomText Magnifier/Reader is a software designed to aid individuals with low vision. It is an integrated program that magnifies and enhances everything displayed on a computer screen, echoes the user's typing and program activity, and automatically reads out documents, web pages, and emails.
One of the benefits of using ZoomText is that it allows you to increase the text size.
This feature is particularly helpful for people with poor eyesight, as it makes reading text much easier.
https://vocalinks.com/products/zoomtext-magnifier-2019<br>

Connect 12 The Connect 12 is an Android tablet.
This also gives you access to the Internet and and bookstore so that you can purchase books that you need in class
The Connect 12 is a magnification device
The Connect 12 magnifies writing from the board by using a distance camera
The Connect 12 also has a built-in camera for enlarging sheets and text on books.
"Connect 12" improves the accessibility of text and makes it easier to read. Any notes from the board?
https://store.humanware.com/hus/connect-12-smart-portable-hd-magnifier.html<br>

Read and Write gold Read and Write Gold is a software that is highly beneficial for students with visual impairments.
This software has beneficial features for students.
Screen masking
Speech-to-text
Highlighting
Read the web
How do I purchase this software?
https://www.edtech.ie/product/readwriteeducation-texthelp/<br>

Dragon NaturallySpeaking Dragon NaturallySpeaking is a software Is a speech to text software
This software has its own user profile.
This software can be integrated into Microsoft Word.
There are many commands that you can do with this software for example you can get Dragon to read the web for the individual student.
When using Dragon, you can add commands to the software, and you can also create commands
How do I purchase this software?
https://www.sgeducation.ie/dragon-speaking-naturally-pro-sn-dp09z-w01-160<br>

Read aloud feature in Microsoft Word The Read aloud feature on Microsoft Word.
This is a built-in future that is on the ribbon.
How do you access this feature
Step one/Go to the ribbon
Step 2/Go to review on the ribbon
Then you will see the read-aloud feature.<br>

Grammarly Grammarly is a cloud-based writing assistant that helps with The following tasks
Sentence Formation
paragraph structure
spelling correction
How can I get this software?
https://grammarly-for-chrome.en.softonic.com/download<br>

smartlux® DIGITAL [Eschenbach 16502] for brilliant vision, up to 15x magnification The benefits of this device technology is that it is small and compact and easy to move around from class to class.
This piece of technology is so small that it can fit in the box, and you Can put the box in your bag.
Another great feature of this software is that you can take photographs with this device.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Eschenbach-16502-smartlux%C2%AE-technology-magnification/dp/B09V58S5QB<br>

Exam supports within the college There are many exam supports which are available to students.
it is a very beneficial service to have access to.
Reader
a reader in an exam situation is very beneficial support to have as this Gives me time to understand the question and prepare answers while the person is reading the question to me.
separate exam center
Extra time<br>

Exam support within the college A reader can be very helpful during an exam. They can read the questions to you, helping you to understand the Questions and prepare my answers. When requesting separate exams, it's important to ensure that the necessary supports are in place.
A scribe is helpful if you're used to using assistive technology during exams, as it can be challenging to go back to writing.<br>

Exam support within the college Having extra time during exams can be a helpful support, and the amount of extra time given depends on the length of the exam. For every one hour, 10 extra minutes are given, and for every two hours, 20 extra minutes are given.
Enlarged exam paper<br>

Exam support within the college These accommodations are especially beneficial for individuals with ADHD, as it can be difficult to study and concentrate in a busy and distracting environment. Being in a separate center with fewer distractions can help improve focus and concentration on the task at hand.<br>

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