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Technology resources and references
Bryant, DP and Bryant, BR 2003, Assistive technology for people with disabilities, Allyn and Bacon, Boston, MA.
Higgins, EL and Raskind, MH 2005, 'The compensatory effectiveness of the Quicktionary reading pen II on the reading comprehension of students with learning disabilities 
(PDF 88 KB)', Journal of Special Education technology, vol. 20, no. 1, pp. 31-40, accessed 20 Oct 2006,
Raskind MH 1998, 'Literacy for adults with learning disabilities through assistive technology', in SA Vogel and S Reder (eds.), Learning disabilities, literacy and adult education , Paul Brookes Publishing, Baltimore, pp. 253-268.
Raskind MH and Higgins EL 1995, 'Reflections on ethics, technology, and learning disabilities: Avoiding the consequences of ill-considered action', Journal of Learning Disabilities, vol. 28, no 7, pp. 425-38.
Raskind, MH and Higgins, EL 1998, 'Assistive technology for postsecondary students with learning disabilities: An overview', Journal of Learning Disabilities, vol. 31, pp. 27-40.
Raskind, MH and Scott, NG,1993, Technology for postsecondary students with learning disabilities (pp. 240-279), in SA Vogel and PB Adelman (eds.), Success for college students with disabilities , Springer Verlag, NY, pp.39-53.
Vogel, SA and Reder S (eds), 1998, Learning disabilities, literacy, and adult education , Paul H Brookes, Baltimore.
Assistive technology information
- Ability Technology
- ADCET: Australian Disability Clearinghouse on Education and Training: Assistive Technology
- Alternative Formats: Providing information in audio format
- Assistive Technology For Learning Disabilities, The Australian National University
- Austed-list ADCET: Australian Disability Clearinghouse on Education and Training: Hot Topics and FAQs
- LD OnLine: Assistive Technology
- Opening All Options: Assistive Technology
- Quantum Technology
- SNOWboard E-Journal
Each month SNOW Board E-Journal releases a new article focusing on technologies currently being developed around accessibility issues in the field of education and technology.
- Spectronics: Inclusive Technology
Alternatives to keyboards
Alternatives to using a mouse
Screen Readers (Text to speech)
- Assistive Software: sayitIT
- Assistive Technology: Where can I find information on voice recognition software?
- Computing Out Loud
- Help read (Freeware)
- SayzMe. Text to Speech reader
- ScreenReader.net
- Speak Lite
- Talking Clipboard
Screen Readers (Text to speech)
Assistive technology, e-learning and empowerment
- DO-IT: Disabilities, opportunities, Internetworking, and technology
- Emp Tech Empowering Access for All through Technology
- Equal Access to Software and Information (EASI)
- Inclusive E-Learning
The Inclusive E-Learning guide outlines e-learning resources, research and reports that have been undertaken by the Framework to help education and training organisations meet their legal obligation to learners with disabilities.
- Information and resources on access to technology for people with disabilities
Electronic Books
- Information Library Services - our services - Vision Australia
- Information Access: Where can I find electronic versions of text books?
- Welcome to recording for the blind and dyslexic (America)
Join these discussion lists
- Join the The Australian Adapted Technology User Group (AATUG)
- Join the Voice Recognition Users Group Forum
Low cost/No cost Technology
- Low cost/no cost Adaptive Tech. guide for PWD (People with Disabilities)
- Green PC
Green PC has refurbished computers at discount prices for people with a health care card, disability card or a pension card. Their computers range in price from $140 to $500. They have a 12 month back to base warranty and deliver all over Australia.
For more information contact: Green PC on 1300 306 645.
Accessibility
- Accessibility features in Acrobat Adobe Reader 7
- Alternative Formats: How PDF documents can be made more accessible
- Inclusive E-learning
The Inclusive E-Learning guide outlines e-learning resources, research and reports that have been undertaken by the Framework to help education and training organisations meet their legal obligation to learners with disabilities.
- Information Access: Using Plain English to enhance readability
- OmniPage 15 and TextBridge
OmniPage 15 allows you to turn paper and PDF files into editable electronic documents that look just like the original - complete with text, tables and graphics. TextBridge Pro 11 turns printed pages into electronic documents that can be used with Windows applications.
- WebAIM: PDF Accessibility
- WebAIM: PowerPoint Accessibility Techniques
- WebAIM: Simulations
WebAIM has developed a number of simulations that provide a way to experience what it is like to: Use a Screen Reader; or what a user with Low-vision, Dyslexia Distractibility experiences when using a computer.
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