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Glossary of Terms
NNPS - Newport News Public Schools
ATRC - Assistive Technology Resource Center
AT - Assistive technology
ATSP - Assistive Technology Service Provider;
NNPS staff trained in assistive technology who provides services
to students and staff.
IATP - Integrated Assistive Technology Service
Plan; Plan developed with ATSP, teacher, student and other school
personnel and the parent. The plan describes how assistive technology
is to be used by the student.
SETT - Student Environment Tasks and Tools Framework
was developed at the University of Kentucky by Joy Zabala and her
AT Team . The SETT is used to assist IEP/504 teams in determining
if and/or how assistive technology maybe used to assist a student
in accomplishing tasks in a variety of settings.
DRM - Digital Rights Manager; NNPS staff with permission to order alternative electronic text formats for IEP students.
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Writing
Mechanics of Writing
- Portable Word Processor
- Computer
- Adaptive Software
- Graphic Organizer
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Writing
Mechanics of Writing
- AlphaSmart, Calcuscribe, Dana
- Franklin Word Processor, AlphaSmart
- Macintosh, Imac, Dell ,Gateway
- Co-Writer, Write Out Loud, Intellitalk, Overlay Maker
- Inspiration
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Computer Access
- Word Prediction
- Abbreviated Expansions to reduce keystrokes
- Keyguard
- Arm Support
- Trackball, trackpad
- Alternate Keyboard
- TouchWindow
- On Screen Keyboard
- Switch
- Switch Interface
- Voice Recognition Software
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Computer Access
- Co-writer, Read and Write, Read and Write Gold
- Same
- Ergo Rest
- Kensington Trackball, SmartMouse, Penny & Giles Trackball
- Intellikeys, Big Keys, BAT, Discover Board
- Edmark, Magic Touch
- Wivic, Intellitalk II, Clicker, Big Red, Jelly Bean, Micro
Light, Ultimate Switch
- Don Johnston SI, Enabling Devices SI
- Dragon Naturally Speaking, Via Voice
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Composing Written
Material
- Electronic Spell Checker,Dictionary
- Portable Word Processor
- Talking Word Processor
- Voice Recognition Software
- Pencil Grip
- Laptop
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Composing Written
Material
- Franklin, Bookman
- AlphaSmart
- Intellitalk, Write Out Loud
- Via Voice, Dragon Naturally Speaking
- iBook, SMAC, Mac or PC
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Communication
- Communication Board/Book
- Eye Gaze Board/frame
- Single Message Voice Output Device
- Voice Output Device with levels
- Voice Output with Dynamic Display
- Voice Output device with number of choices
- Picture Symbols
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Communication
- EZ Tran
- Big Mac; Cheap Talk, Step by Step
- MacCaw, BlackHawk, Dynamo, Step by Step, Tech Talk
- Laptop with Speaking Dynamically Pro, Dynamo, Dynavox
- Cheap Talk 4,8; Twin Talk
- Mayer Johnson Symbols (Boardmaker)
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Reading
- Book adapted for page turning
- Use of Pictures with text
- Electronic Books
- Text to Speech Software which allows the Scanning in of
text materials.
- Talking Word Processor
- Tape Recorder
- Recorded Material
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Reading
- Page Fluffers, 3-ring binder
- Picture It, Symbols 2000
- Start to Finish Books from Don Johnston
- WYNN
- Intellitalk, Write Out Loud
- Olympus Voice Activated Tape Recorder
- Books on tape, taped lectures
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Math
- Calculator - Talking, Scientific, Large Keys, LCD display,
print out
- On Screen Calculator
- Adaptive Math Software
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Math
- Texas Instruments
- Big Calc
- Mathpad, Intellimath, Mathpad II
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Learning and
Studying
- Print or Picture Schedule
- Software for the manipulation of objects/concept
- Software for the organization of ideas and Studying
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Learning and
Studying
- Blocks in Motion, Intellimath
- Inspiration, Claris Works Outline, Power Point
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Recreation &
Leisure
(Environmental Control)
- Adapted toys and games
- Use of a battery interrupter to operate a toy.
- Environmental Control Unit
- Adaptive Sporting Equipment
- Universal Cuff to hold crayons, pencils
- Modified utensils
- Drawing or graphic software
- Using software for recreation or leisure activities
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Recreation &
Leisure
(Environmental Control)
- Switch Adapted _____
- AbleNet or Enabling Devices Battery Interrupter
- AbleNet power link
- Bowling Ramp, lighted/sound ball
- Fork, spoon, stampers
- Claris Works, Kid Pix, Blocks in Motion
- Intellipics, List titles by name
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Activities of
Daily Living (ADLs)
- Adaptive eating devices
- Adaptive drinking devices
- Adaptive dressing equipment
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Activities of
Daily Living (ADLs)
- Foam handle on utensil
- Cup with cut out rim
- Button hook, reacher
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Positioning
& Seating
- Non-slip surface on chair
- Bolster, rolled towel
- Adapted/alternate chair, sidelyer, stander
- Custom fitted wheelchair or insert
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Positioning
& Seating
- Dycem
- Rifton, Fred Sammons
- Rifton, Preston, Fred Sammons, Tumble Forms
- Quickie, gel foam
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Vision
- Large print books
- CCTV
- Screen Magnification Software
- Screen Reader
- Braille Translation Software
- Braille Printer
- Braille keyboard and notetaker
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Vision
- Zoomtext, Closeview
- JAWS, Outspoken
- Duxberry
- Juliet Brailler
- Braille n Speak
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