Adaptive Technology Resources

By: Mara McMorris&Michelle Jordan

About ATR

http://www.adaptivetr.com/low-vision ATR provides individual solutions for

people that suffer from blindness, low vision, learning disabilities, and mobility impairments.

We chose to focus on low vision.

What They Provide

1. Pebble Used for video magnification “Pebble is the ultimate portable, handheld video

magnifier!” The cost of the Pebble is $490.50

2. ZoomText Magnification Software Used as a magnifying software “Enlarges and enhances everything on the computer

screen, making your computer easier to see and use.”

The cost of ZoomText is $355.50

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3. KNFB Reading Software and Packages Individuals with low vision can now use cell phone

applications “Screen readers which allow you to use mobile phone

devices even if you cannot read the screen visually.” KNFB Reading Software costs $995.00

4. ZoomText Keyboard Large print and high contrast colors on a keyboard “The ZoomText keyboard makes typing faster and

easier than ever before with its 36-point text and choice of high-contrast color schemes”

ZoomText Keyboard costs $99.00

Assessment

We would use this technology in our classrooms!

Depending on the cost, it would be worth it to help children with disabilities by getting them the technologies that they need to learn.

The ZoomText Keyboard would be the most realistic option in the classroom because of cost and availability.