Specialized Technology
Blindness/Low Vision Technology
Brain Note Apex
made by Humanware
Connects to any computer, thumbdrive, printer, computer monitor, ethernet jack, SD card or it can be used independently
Has a microphone attachment
Moped Brailler
made by Perkins Products
Smart Board
Provides a large enough format for students with visual impairments
Tablets
Allow student to enlarge print
Scanner: Open Book
Freedom Science Product
Allows blind to access printed material
Just scan document to convert to audio
JAWS Screen Reader
Text to speech option for the internet
Blind user can guide his way through a website
Freedom Science Product
Visual Resources:
•Students With Visual Impairments - 2006
•Framework for Independent Travel - A Resource for Orientation and Mobility Instruction - 2000 (PDF)
Deafness/Hearing Impairment
Radio Aid FM System goes around teachers neck and student wears a hearing aid
Connects with a bluetooth
Simeon Systems -Wireless Innovations
Canadian Association of the Deaf
National Deaf Children’s Society (UK Resource)
Deaf/Hard of Hearing Resources:
Provincial Education Review Committee for Deaf Students
•Brochure - 2006 (PDF)
•Checklist for School Districts - 2011 (PDF)
•Terms of Reference - 2006 (PDF)
Students with Hearing Loss - Resource Guide - 2006
Physical Access Limitations
Tobii Eye Tracking for computers
Eyes control curser
Discover Switch
Allows computer control with the body
User presses buttons
Connects via USB
Made by Spectronics: Inclusive Learning Technologies
EyeGaze
Eye tracking technology
LC Technologies, Inc
Physical Disabilities/ Chronic Health Resources:
•Physical Disabilities/Chronic Health Impairments Instruction Support Planning Process - 2009 (PDF)
General Technology Companies that Provide Products for a Variety of Disabilities
AbleNet
https://www.ablenetinc.com
Supplies various technology for communication and education
Free Webinars for professional development
MarbleSoft
http://www.marblesoft.com
Provides products and solfware for various disabilities
Inclusive Technology (UK Company)
Provides products, software and apps for various disabiliites
Additional Resources for Special Education Found on the BC Ministry of Education Webpage
Autism Spectrum Disorder
•Autism Spectrum Disorder Instructional Support Planning Process - 2009 (PDF)
•Teaching Students with Autism Resource Guide - 2000 (PDF, 1.56MB)
Attention Deficit
•Teaching Students with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder - 2006
Behaviour
•Teaching Students with Learning and Behavioural Differences - 2006
•Behaviour Intervention/Mental Illness Instructional Support Planning Process - 2009 (PDF)
Learning Disabilities
•Supporting Students with Learning Disabilities: A Guide for Teachers - 2011 (PDF)
•Teaching Students with Learning and Behavioural Differences - 2006
•Learning Disabilities Instructional Support Planning Process - 2009 (PDF)
Brain Note Apex
made by Humanware
Connects to any computer, thumbdrive, printer, computer monitor, ethernet jack, SD card or it can be used independently
Has a microphone attachment
Moped Brailler
made by Perkins Products
Smart Board
Provides a large enough format for students with visual impairments
Tablets
Allow student to enlarge print
Scanner: Open Book
Freedom Science Product
Allows blind to access printed material
Just scan document to convert to audio
JAWS Screen Reader
Text to speech option for the internet
Blind user can guide his way through a website
Freedom Science Product
Visual Resources:
•Students With Visual Impairments - 2006
•Framework for Independent Travel - A Resource for Orientation and Mobility Instruction - 2000 (PDF)
Deafness/Hearing Impairment
Radio Aid FM System goes around teachers neck and student wears a hearing aid
Connects with a bluetooth
Simeon Systems -Wireless Innovations
Canadian Association of the Deaf
National Deaf Children’s Society (UK Resource)
Deaf/Hard of Hearing Resources:
Provincial Education Review Committee for Deaf Students
•Brochure - 2006 (PDF)
•Checklist for School Districts - 2011 (PDF)
•Terms of Reference - 2006 (PDF)
Students with Hearing Loss - Resource Guide - 2006
Physical Access Limitations
Tobii Eye Tracking for computers
Eyes control curser
Discover Switch
Allows computer control with the body
User presses buttons
Connects via USB
Made by Spectronics: Inclusive Learning Technologies
EyeGaze
Eye tracking technology
LC Technologies, Inc
Physical Disabilities/ Chronic Health Resources:
•Physical Disabilities/Chronic Health Impairments Instruction Support Planning Process - 2009 (PDF)
General Technology Companies that Provide Products for a Variety of Disabilities
AbleNet
https://www.ablenetinc.com
Supplies various technology for communication and education
Free Webinars for professional development
MarbleSoft
http://www.marblesoft.com
Provides products and solfware for various disabilities
Inclusive Technology (UK Company)
Provides products, software and apps for various disabiliites
Additional Resources for Special Education Found on the BC Ministry of Education Webpage
Autism Spectrum Disorder
•Autism Spectrum Disorder Instructional Support Planning Process - 2009 (PDF)
•Teaching Students with Autism Resource Guide - 2000 (PDF, 1.56MB)
Attention Deficit
•Teaching Students with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder - 2006
Behaviour
•Teaching Students with Learning and Behavioural Differences - 2006
•Behaviour Intervention/Mental Illness Instructional Support Planning Process - 2009 (PDF)
Learning Disabilities
•Supporting Students with Learning Disabilities: A Guide for Teachers - 2011 (PDF)
•Teaching Students with Learning and Behavioural Differences - 2006
•Learning Disabilities Instructional Support Planning Process - 2009 (PDF)