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What assistive tech is available for students who have low vision or are blind, Deaf, or hard of hearing?

What assistive tech is available for students who have low vision or are blind, Deaf, or hard of hearing?


Published: Sep. 15, 2022

  • Google Chromebook’s built-in screen reader ChromeVox reads content out loud. (Chromebooks also have features that make on-screen content easier to read, such as screen magnifiers, high-contrast mode, and select-to-speak.)
  • Plug-in braille keyboards with Bluetooth are available to students who need braille support.
  • FM systems — wireless devices that directly transmit sounds to a hearing aid — communicate clearly with students who have hearing loss, even in a noisy classroom. FM systems can be used to support kids with autism and language-processing issues as well.
  • For video technology in the classroom, apps such as Flipgrid offer closed-caption features.

Check out our article Example Assistive Technology Tools for more resources.

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