I. Types of available AT
The AT devices identified in this section are examples only of the equipment
that is available. The list is not intended to be exhaustive and comes from
research, input from professionals, and experience. It is intended that this
list act as a springboard for people to conduct their own investigations.
A. Devices for People Who Have Hearing Impairments
1. Teletypewriter (TTY) or Telecommunication Device for the Deaf (TDD)
2. Global Assistive Device (telephone accessory that increases volume)
3. Adapted answering machine
4. Assistive listening device (e.g., hardwire device, FM sound system, infrared
sound system, audio loop system)
5. Hearing aid
6. Alerting device
B. Devices for people who
have vision impairments
1. Optical Character Recognition software and scanner
2. Goodfeel Braille Music Translator
3. Braille printer
4. Cakewalk, CakeTalking (music software)
5. JAWS (Job Accommodation with Speech) and other screen readers
6. Closed circuit television (CCTV) system
C. Devices for people who
have speech impairments
1. EZ Keys (communication software)
2. PC WholeWare (speech software for MS-Windows)
3. Dedicated Augmentative Communication Devices
D. Devices for people who have motor impairments
1. Dragon Dictate (voice recognition software)
2. Slant board
3. Alternate keyboard
4. Keyguard
5. Pencil grip
6. Wheelchair
7. Cane
8. Switch-activated environmental control unit (ECU)
9. Voice-activated ECU
10. Abbreviation expansion program
E. Devices for people who have learning impairments
1. Co:Writer
2. CAST eReader (software that provides support for reading, e.g., spoken text
and highlighting)
3. IntelliTalk, Write:OutLoud (word processors with auditory feedback)