Module+IV+Hardware+for+Educators+Assistive+Technology

Module IV Hardware for Educators Assistive Technology 1. Working Together This University of Washington Web site has an informative discussion on Working Together: Computers and People with Mobility Impairments. Included are a discussion of alternative input devices for computers and an excellent explanation of switches. 2. The Irish NCTE This Web site provides a discussion of alternatives to conventional input devices. 3. Macromedia Visit this Web site from Macromedia to learn more about assistive devices and get a new perspective on the challenges faced by Web users with disabilities. 4. LS&S Assistive Technologies This company Web site shows various assistive technology input/output devices by category. 5. Infogrip This Web site provides a variety of products that make computer accessible to special needs students. 6. Assistive Technology Terms This Web site provides a glossary of terms with definitions for assistive technology and devices. 7. Joysticks and Trackballs See some examples of high end joysticks and trackballs for special need students at this Web site. 8. TouchWindow.com Visit this site to see various types of touch screens and learn how they work. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">9. American Printing House for the Blind <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">The American Printing House for the Blind has been providing adapted educational and daily living products since 1858. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">10. Disability Information and Resources <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">This Web site provides a comprehensive list of providers of adaptive technologies, alternative input devices, computer access software, speech recognition, and much more.