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Accommodations
Due to the various levels of severity of orthopedic impairment, multiple types of assistive technology may be used. As with any student with a disability, the assistive technology would need to address a need of the student to be able to access the educational curriculum. For students with orthopedic impairments, these fall into three categories:
Devices to Access Information: These assistive technology devices focus on aiding the student to access the educational material. These devices include:
Devices for Positioning and Mobility: These assistive technology devices focus on helping the student participate in educational activities. These devices include:
Devices to Access Information: These assistive technology devices focus on aiding the student to access the educational material. These devices include:
- Speech recognition software
- Screen reading software
- Augmentative and alternative communication devices (such as communication boards)
- Academic software packages for students with disabilities
Devices for Positioning and Mobility: These assistive technology devices focus on helping the student participate in educational activities. These devices include:
- Canes
- Walkers
- Crutches
- Wheelchairs
- Specialized exercise equipment
- Specialized chairs, desks, and tables for proper posture development