Adaptive+&+Assistive+Technologies

Create a Graph Classic is an online graphing program. It allows students to decide what type of graph they are making, enter the data labels and data, and click create. The program takes care of creating the graph. This program would allow students with cognitive difficulties to focus on higher-level thinking skills such as analyzing the data in the graph instead of struggling just to construct the graph.  MathTalk is a voice recognition software that allows students to work with math by using their voice. While other voice software is good for writing, MathTalk allows students who have illegible handwriting to dictate how they are solving their math problems using mathematical symbols and notation. The software can also help with calculations and creating graphs. media type="custom" key="20476604"
 * Students with Cognitive Difficulties **

Sip-N-Puff Mouth Controlled Joysticks allow quadriplegic individuals to interact with computers. The student controls mouse movement with the mouth joystick while mouse clicking is performed by sipping or puffing into the joystick. This would allow students to use a computer for any technological task. 
 * Students with Physical Difficulties **

Maltron Head Keyboards allow users that have only one hand or no hands the ability to operate a keyboard. The layout has been specifically designed and shaped with thought given to the maximum amount of keys that can be accessed comfortably and quickly. This keyboard would come in handy when navigating to any website or entering mathematical data into a spreadsheet. 

MathTrax is a graphing tool for students who are blind or have low vision. The tool can be used to graph equations. The graphs include descriptions and sound so students can hear and read about the graph. 
 * Students with Sensory Difficulties **

Williams Sound Team Teach System 2 allows students with hearing impairments to hear the teacher and also help to focus their attention. The teacher, or teachers with this system, wear a transmitter and the student wears a headset microphone. This system would help to decrease needed repetition and allow for communication between the teacher and the student with the hearing impairment. 

MathWay is an online problem solving program that can solve problems from basic arithmetic up through calculus. This is a great resource for students who get stuck or don't know how to do the problem. It doesn't just give an answer but also shows step-by-step directions to solve the problem. While you wouldn't want students to use the program to do all their homework for them, it is a great way for them to check their answers or help out if they get stuck. <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">
 * <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">At-Risk Students **

<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">National Library of Virtual Manipulatives provides resources covering all grades and math content areas. The use of virtual manipulatives helps students connect abstract mathematical concepts to concrete objects. <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">

<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">Problems with a Point is a database of problem-solving activities and projects. It is geared towards grades 6-12 and its content is focused on problem-based learning which helps engage students in higher-order thinking skills and applying what they know to situations involving math outside of the classroom. <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">
 * <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Gifted and Talented Students **

<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">Alcumus is an online learning system provided by the Art of Problem Solving. Each student gets a customized learning experience as the system provides more challenging content as the student gets stronger. This is ideal for gifted students who can go through curriculum at their own pace while constantly being challenged. <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">