Deficits in Writing
  • Personal computers/laptop computers
  • Voice output software that highlights and reads (via a speech synthesizer) what has been keyed into the computer
  • Voice input software that recognizes the user's voice and changes it to text on the computer screen.
  • Locator dots for identification of letters/numbers on the keyboard
  • Word processing software
  • Spell checking software/electronic spell checkers
  • Software with highlighting capabilities
  • Grammar checking software
  • Word prediction software
  • Form producing software that computerizes order forms, claim forms, applications, credit histories, equation and formula fields.
  • Carbonless note-taking systems
Deficits in Mathematics
  • Fractional, decimal, statistical, scientific calculators
  • Talking calculators
  • Computer Assisted Instruction (CAI) software for arithmetic/ mathematics
  • Computer Assisted Design (CAD) software for architecture/engineering
  • Large display screens for calculators, adding machines
  • Colored transparencies or mylar sheets
  • Color-coding for maintaining ledger columns