Reading assistance
Text-to-speech, accessible digital text, and reading display controls.
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Speech & communication
Communication methods, speech-generating features, and accessible interaction.
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Writing & organization
Speech-to-text, alternative input, planning supports, and reminders.
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Learning & cognitive supports
Visual schedules, task sequences, and ways to structure information.
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Accessibility features
Built-in settings such as zoom, captions, keyboard access, and voice control.
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Vision & hearing access
Magnification, screen readers, captions, transcripts, and sound adjustments.
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Daily living technology
Prompts and accessible tools used in routines, chosen with the individual.
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AI-powered tools
Emerging tools that may help with drafting, explanation, or organization; review privacy and accuracy carefully.
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Start with the task—not the product.
Identify what the person wants to do, explore a few possible approaches, and include them in testing. If school services are involved, ask the appropriate team about evaluation and support. IDEA has specific assistive technology definitions and requirements in applicable school contexts.