Barriers:

AT tools to overcome this barrier include: 

Barriers:

ability to efficiently physical manipulate objects (books, writing utensils, toys, games, dice, spinner, on/off switches, etc.)

ability to independently participate in classroom activities

ability to target a specific area of screen

fine motor skills (dexterity, hand strength, isolating fingers, pencil grasp, etc.)

visual motor skills

AT tools to overcome this barrier include: 

• adapted styli (thicker, smaller, T bar, lockline, etc.)

• alternative paper styles (thick lines, raised lines, alternative colors, enlarged, etc.)

• alternative pencils 

• alternative scissors (spring loaded, table top, switch adapted)

• Environmental Control tools (Powerlink will allow a student to control any item that can be plugged into the wall via switch access, ex: blender, lights, fan, etc.)

• page fluffers (creating space between pages to allow for access to turn pages, ex: sponge, foam, glue dots, etc.)

• page turners

• pencil grips

• physical adaptations to writing tools (larger, smaller, erasable, weighted, etc.)

• switch adapted customizable spinner

• switch adapted toys that can used within thematic play

• Wikki stix to isolate areas within a touch screen

**Book available in IRC**

Barriers with using a typical mouse: 

fine motor (ability to physically control the mouse to perform functions)

motor planning

eye hand coordination 

difficulty transferring visual attention from mouse to screen

student's understanding of mouse functions 

AT tools to overcome this barrier include: 

• enlarged or alternative cursor

• joystick (IRC)

• single button (IRC)

• touch screen built into device (partner district provided or available via consultation with AT Facilitator)

• touch window (IRC)

• trackball (IRC)

• voice control (available within OS accessibility features)

• The following are available as a result of a team consultation with the AT Facilitator

  • stylus 

  • head tracking

  • eye gaze

  • switches

Barriers with using a typical keyboard:

motor planning

bilateral coordination

ability to physically target and hit keys without mis-hits

ability to apply enough pressure to depress standard keys

difficulty transferring visual attention from keyboard to screen

ability to see standard size letters and numbers on keyboard

AT tools to overcome this barrier include: 

Large print / high contrast / color coded keyboard stickers

Keyboards of different sizes (larger / smaller)

Keyguards

One-handed keyboarding techniques

Keyboard layout (ABC order vs. QWERTY)

On screen keyboard (touch / mouse / switch access)

Built-in accessibility features for mis-hits or accidental repeated key activation

Voice Typing