1. By Kristi Scherer

4. Examples of Spec. Ed. Technologies Adaptive Keyboards that can use pictures or symbols in place of letters. Assistive-Writing Programs that complete words or sentences started by a student. Eye-Gaze Technology allows student to use a computer using the movement of their eyes. Interactive Whiteboards allow students to interact with the board, adding graphics, sound and video. Screen Readers read words on the computer screen to students. Touch Screens allow students to use computer without using a mouse or keyboard. Voice Recognition systems accept voice commands so that student is not required to use a keyboard or mouse. Switches can be used in place of a mouse and can be controlled using any part of the body.

10. The Special Ways of Handhelds; Leveraging the power of technology to help special needs students succeed. By Daniel J. Gulchak Handheld devices give students with special needs the ability to access tools and data that they need anytime, anywhere. With handheld computers, students with special needs can : -create essays -create spreadsheets and PowerPoint presentations -read an eBook -take pictures and videos -beam projects and assignments to peers or teachers