Virtual Tour

Here you will see different types of accessible and adapted books. The term "adapted book' refers to a book that was altered in some fashion to make it more accessible to people with disabilities.

Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) includes all forms of communication (other than oral speech) that are used to express thoughts, needs, wants, and ideas. We all use AAC when we make facial expressions or gestures, use symbols or pictures, or write.

Hearing assistive technology systems (HATS) are devices that can help you communicate with others. You may also hear them called assistive listening devices. HATS can be used with or without hearing aids or cochlear implants to make it easier to hear. (ASHA, 2015)

A switch is simply a way for a user to activate a control. This can be done in multiple ways for multiple purposes.

Embedded in today’s readily available technology are free or inexpensive supports for struggling readers and writers. While there are other supports you students may need, these are powerful. If your student has an allowable accommodation, they may be using one or more of these supports regularly in the classroom and on the STAAR Online assessment.

These tools are examples of devices and apps that help these students access print on paper as well as electronic information. Some of these tools provide a means for producing written information.