The following are resources for students and families looking for assistive technologies to live an independent life.
As a Family and Consumer Science teacher who teaches the "FACS of life", our goal is for our students to leave high school with the basic life skills they will need to be successful individuals in an ever changing world. We want this for EACH student, no matter if they have a disability or not.
Is your family just looking to get started learning about all that Assistive Technologies have to offer??
Next, watch the following video to see how assistive technologies are readily available to assist in daily life activities, such as simply reading a document or a measuring cup!
It will tell about assistive technologies in general but specifically focuses on magnifiers in reading.
The following is from Magee's Smart Room. The assistive technologies focused on here is the touchpad remote control that can cover just about every aspect of daily living from seeing who is at the door and letting them in, to checking the weather, to changing entertainment options all with a touch of a single screen device or the gaze of your eyes!
If you are looking for low tech options for daily living assistive technologies, stop by the Independent Living Aids, LLC store by clicking here! They have high to low tech, such as the following hygiene assistive products.
Another great resource for daily independent living technologies is the SpokenLayer app for iPad/phone products. Why not turn your smart phone into your own personal reader for the web?!
I hope you find these resources helpful for Assistive Technologies for the successful member of society!
If you are looking for more resources, check out Amy's Assistive Technology Blog by clicking here to learn more about various AT and get connected with EVEN MORE great AT bloggers and resources!.
As a Family and Consumer Science teacher who teaches the "FACS of life", our goal is for our students to leave high school with the basic life skills they will need to be successful individuals in an ever changing world. We want this for EACH student, no matter if they have a disability or not.
Is your family just looking to get started learning about all that Assistive Technologies have to offer??
Check out this great resource from "Parents, Let's Unite for Kids". It will introduce assistive technologies and and helping you navigate your way through the educational system for your family! Take the first steps in the right direction!
Next, watch the following video to see how assistive technologies are readily available to assist in daily life activities, such as simply reading a document or a measuring cup!
It will tell about assistive technologies in general but specifically focuses on magnifiers in reading.
The following is from Magee's Smart Room. The assistive technologies focused on here is the touchpad remote control that can cover just about every aspect of daily living from seeing who is at the door and letting them in, to checking the weather, to changing entertainment options all with a touch of a single screen device or the gaze of your eyes!
Check out their blog by clicking here!
If you are looking for low tech options for daily living assistive technologies, stop by the Independent Living Aids, LLC store by clicking here! They have high to low tech, such as the following hygiene assistive products.
Another great resource for daily independent living technologies is the SpokenLayer app for iPad/phone products. Why not turn your smart phone into your own personal reader for the web?!
Click here for more on the SpokenLayer app!
I hope you find these resources helpful for Assistive Technologies for the successful member of society!
If you are looking for more resources, check out Amy's Assistive Technology Blog by clicking here to learn more about various AT and get connected with EVEN MORE great AT bloggers and resources!.