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Assistive Technology

Students with visual impairments may require assistive technology devices or software to access and participate in the general education environment. Assistive technologies include:

  • Braille notetakers
  • Screen reading software
  • Tablets
  • Talking book players 
  • Low vision devices
    • Magnifiers 
    • Closed-circuit television (CCTV)
A student reading from the screen of a laptop computer.

Technology Borrowing or Rentals

Assistive technology is available to students, schools and parents through the Vision Resource Center (VRC). Equipment may be checked out for trial purposes (six-week limit), in-school interventions or borrowed when a student’s device is broken and sent for repairs. Contact our staff about borrowing assistive technology.

How Do I Know Which Assistive Technologies I Need?

An assistive technology assessment, in addition to a functional vision and learning media assessment, is completed to identify the assistive technology tools a student will require to be successful in the general education curriculum. Input from a student’s educational team, including parents, is an important aspect of identifying the most appropriate assistive technology devices a student needs. We encourage parents and other educational partners to reach out to our staff for specifics for their students.

Contact us to learn more about assistive technology devices.

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