Assistive Technology
What is AT?
Communication
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
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AAC means all of the ways that someone communicates besides talking.
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AAC is used by people who, some or all of the time, cannot rely on their speech.
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AAC uses every mode possible to communicate and includes any existing speech or vocalizations, gestures, manual signs, and aided communication.
Types of AAC
Low Tech AAC
No-tech and low-tech AAC options
- pointing to printed core boards, flip books, or choice boards with symbols or pictures
- gestures and facial expressions, writing, drawing, and sign language
- single and multiple message voice out-put devices
Core Board
Core Board
Choice Book
Choice Board
Voice Output Buttons and Devices
Voice Output Device
High Tech AAC
AAC Printables
Chromebook Features
Select-to-Speak
Screen reader accessibility option on Chromebooks that reads aloud text that is selected and can be paused and started again. Options to highlight each word as it is read. The color of the highlight can be changed. The masking feature will darken the rest of the screen while the highlighted text is being read aloud. The voice and language can be changed. The pitch, volume, and speed of the voice can be adjusted.
Dictation
Type text with your voice. You can speak to enter text in most places you type. You can even add common punctuation when you say "comma," "period," "question mark," "exclamation mark," or "exclamation point."
Voice Typing in Google Docs
Type text with your voice Google Docs. Search the menu for "Voice Typing" or select VoiceTyping under "Tools." You can speak to enter text in most places you type. You can even add common punctuation when you say "comma," "period," "question mark," "exclamation mark," or "exclamation point."
Chromebook Accessibility Features
An overview of how to turn on and use each accessibility feature on Google Chromebooks.
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Fast forward to the minute each feature is discussed in the video:
01:13
Where to Find Features
01:39
ChromeVox
02:19
Select to Speak
03:30
Dictation
04:17
High-Contrast Mode
04:44
Full Screen Magnifier
05:50
Docked Magnifier
06:31
Automatic Clicks
07:54
On Screen Keyboard
10:02
Switch Access
10:44
Large Mouse Cursor
11:07
Mono Audio
11:41
Highlight Text Caret
12:11
Highlight Mouse Cursor
12:30
Highlight Object with Keyboard Focus
12:56
Sticky Keys
