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Spotlight on Switch Interfaces

A switch interface is used to connect switches to a computer. A switch is a simple method to access a computer. Students with motor, vision, attention, behavior or learning difficulties, as well as preschoolers, can use one or multiple switches to interact with computer programs and on-line activities. Switch enabled software is specially designed to include switch access for individuals with special needs. Programs that function with a mouse click or a single key, typically spacebar or enter, work with a switch. The switch interface samples shown here connect to a USB port on the computer.  Read more ...

Assistive Technology Services

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Overview of Assistive Technology Services  The what, why, when, where and how of Assistive Technology Services at Heartland AEA.

Access Assistive Technology Services  Guidance for teachers, parents and support staff to access Heartland's Assistive Technology Services.

School District or AEA Region  Assistive Technology Specialists serving your students.

Free Web Resources  Tools for struggling students. Tools selected by Assistive Technology Services to support computer access, reading and writing.

Supported eText  Supported eText is digital text that is adapted to increase access to printed materials and support reading comprehension. Assistive Technology Services offers links to Websites, an analysis of the eText features, and aligns the supports to the Iowa Core Curriculum (literacy, essential reading skills, grades 3-5).