Free Web Resources

Assistive Technology Services

Tools for Struggling Students

Open source software, free on-line services and trial software to support reading, writing and computer access.

Computer Access

• Cursors Enhancers, Large cursor sets

• Text-to-Speech- Highlight any text and have it read aloud

Supported eText

• Supported eText is digital text that is adapted to increase access to printed materials and support reading comprehension

• Links to Websites

• Analysis of sites eText features

• Alignment to the Iowa Core Curriculum (literacy, essential reading skills, grades 3-5)

Switch Accessible Websites and Software

• Online activities for students who have difficulties in these areas; motor, vision, learning, attention or behavior

• Download activities for students who have difficulties in these areas; motor, vision, learning, attention or behavior

• A switch interface (more information about switch interfaces) is required to connect switches to a computer