Cartlann
Resource
of the Week
8 January -
14 January 2017
Tools to Support Visually Impaired Students
Here are details for two applications which you download to your computer to assist a visually impaired student using the computer. This will provide the pupil will the support to give them some independence in the classroom.
Why is it Resource of the Week?
- There are two tools listed to support the learning of visually impaired students.
- There is an application recommended for Apple computers and another for PC's, making them more accessible.
- The VoiceOver application is a tool that can be used to introduce students to the life of a visually impaired peer as it not only provides voice, it also displays braille on the screen.
- The JAWS application also supports braille keyboards providing the visually impaired student more independence.
- Many timers to choose from. Students can be involved in the choosing process of the timer which creates a sense of belonging and acceptance to the use of the timer tool in class.
