Assistive Technologies – The Untapped Potentials

JISC TechDis have developed a model of assistive technologies which has many advantages. The model is based on seven tools reflecting the learning process.

There are some excellent free and open source assistive technology available and a list of these technologies can be found within this section, the technologies are grouped into the different tools as seen in the headings below.

The JISC TechDis Approach to Assistive Technology Genres is an introduction to the themes, why they have been categorised in this way and a summary of why this might be useful for your learning context.

The Seven Assistive Technology Themes

Inclusive Practices - Free Resource List

Alternative interfaces

Visualisation tools

Reading tools

Recording tools

Writing tools

Planning tools

Communication tools

Information about portable free and open source assistive technologies is available from our AccessApps page.

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