Alternate Access
(Switches, eye gaze and other adaptations)
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Alternative Access devices are used by students who cannot use standard methods to access a computer or tablet. This equipment includes specialized keyboards, switches, switch interfaces, pointers, eye gaze technology, and mounts.
Alternative Access devices are used by students who cannot use standard methods to access a computer or tablet. This equipment includes specialized keyboards, switches, switch interfaces, pointers, eye gaze technology, and mounts.
Minimal Adaptations
Minimal Adaptations
These include:
pointers/styluses, commercially bought adaptations (pencil grips, handles, etc.)
low tech eyegaze/choice boards (points with eyes)
determining student’s best position for access
Click the image to the left to see details and examples of minimal adaptations.
Moderate Adaptations:
Moderate Adaptations:
Switches to operate static display devices/toys/Powerlink
Adapted keyboards/mice
Adapt or support the student’s ability to access devices (splints, custom-built adaptations, etc.)
Click the image to the right for details and examples of moderate adaptations.
Maximum Adaptations:
Maximum Adaptations:
switches + interfaces to control computers/tablets
eye gaze devices (using eyes to access devices like a mouse)
Click the image to the left for details and examples of maximum adaptations.
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