WATI - Assistive Technology Checklist

Wisconsin Assistive Technology Initiative - Assistive Technology Checklist

WATI Assessment Package (2004)

COMPUTER ACCESS READING, STUDYING, AND MATH

q Keyboard using accessibility options Reading
q Word prediction, abbreviation/expansion to reduce q Standard text
keystrokes q Predictable books
q Keyguard q Changes in text size, spacing, color, background color
q Arm support q Book adapted for page turning (e.g. page fluffers,
q Track ball/track pad/joystick with on-screen keyboard 3-ring binder)
q Alternate keyboard q Use of pictures/symbols with text
q Mouth stick/head mouse with on-screen keyboard q Talking electronic device/software to pronounce
q Switch with Morse code challenging words
q Switch with scanning q Single word scanners
q Voice recognition software q Scanner w/OCR and text to speech software
q Other: ________________________ q Software to read websites and emails
q Other: _________________________
WRITING
Motor Aspects of Writing Learning/Studying
q Regular pencil/pen q Print or picture schedule
q Pencil/pen with adaptive grip q Low tech aids to find materials (e.g. index tabs, color
q Adapted paper (e.g. raised line, highlighted lines) coded folders)
q Slantboard q Highlight text (e.g. markers, highlight tape, ruler, etc.)
q Use of prewritten words/phrases q Recorded material (books on tape, taped lectures
q Portable word processor to keyboard instead of write with number coded index, etc.)
q Computer with word processing software q Voice output reminders for assignments, steps of
q Portable scanner with word processing software task, etc.
q Voice recognition software to word process q Electronic organizers
q Other: _______________________ q Pagers/electronic reminders
q Single word scanners
Composing Written Material q Hand-held scanners
q Word cards/word book/word wall q Software for concept development/manipulation of
q Pocket dictionary/thesaurus objects may use alternate input device, e.g. switch,
q Writing templates q Touch Window
q Electronic/talking electronic dictionary/thesaurus/spell q Software for organization of ideas and studying
checker q Palm computers
q Word processing with spell checker/grammar checker q Other: __________________________
q Talking word processing
q Abbreviation/expansion Math
q Word processing with writing supports q Abacus/Math Line
q Multimedia software q Enlarged math worksheets
q Voice recognition software q Low tech alternatives for answering
q Other: _______________________ q Math Smart Chart
q Money calculator and Coinulator
COMMUNICATION q Tactile/voice output measuring devices
q Communication board/book with pictures/objects/ q Talking watches/clocks
letters/words q Calculator/calculator with printout
q Eye gaze board/frame communication system q Calculator with large keys and/or large display
q Simple voice output device q Talking calculator
q Voice output device w/levels q Calculator with special features (e.g. fraction
q Voice output device w/icon sequencing translation)
q Voice output device w/dynamic display q On-screen/scanning calculator
q Device w/speech synthesis for typing q Alternative keyboard
q Other: _______________________ q Software with cueing for math computation (may use
adapted input methods)
q Voice recognition software

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 WATI - Assistive Technology Checklist
Wisconsin Assistive Technology Initiative - Assistive Technology Checklist
WATI Assessment Package (2004)

RECREATION AND LEISURE VISION

q Toys adapted with Velcro, magnets, handles, etc. q Eye glasses
q Toys adapted for single switch operation q Optical aids
q Adaptive sporting equipment (e.g. lighted or beeping q Large print materials
ball) q Auditory materials
q Universal cuff/strap to hold crayons, markers, etc. q Dictation software (voice input)
q Modified utensils (e.g. rubber stamps, brushes, etc.) q CCTV (closed circuit television)
q Ergo Rest or other arm support for drawing/painting q Screen magnifier (mounted over screen)
q Electronic aids to control/operate TV, VCR, CD q Screen magnification software
player, etc. q Screen color contrast
q Software q Screen reader, text reader
q Completion of art activities q Braille notetaker
q Games on the computer q Braille translation software
q Other computer software q Braille embosser
q Other: ____________________________ q Enlarged or Braille/tactile labels for keyboard
q Alternate keyboard
ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING (ADLS) q Other: _______________________________
q Non slip materials to hold things in place
q Universal cuff/strap to hold items in hand HEARING
q Color coded items for easier locating and identifying q Pen and paper
q Adaptive eating utensils (e.g. foam handles, deep q Computer/portable word processor
sides) q TDD for phone access with or without relay
q Adaptive drinking devices (e.g. cup with cut-out rim) q Signaling device (e.g. flashing light or vibrating pager)
q Adaptive dressing equipment (e.g. button hook, elastic q Closed captioning
shoelaces, Velcro instead of buttons, etc.) q Real Time captioning
q Adaptive devices for hygiene (e.g. adapted toothbrush, q Computer aided note taking
raised toilet seat, etc.) q Screen flash for alert signals on computer
q Adaptive bathing devices q Phone amplifier
q Adaptive equipment for cooking q Personal amplification system/hearing aid
q Other: ____________________________ q FM or loop system
q Infrared system
MOBILITY q Other: _____________________________
q Walker
q Grab bars and rails COMMENTS
q Manual wheelchair including sports chair
q Powered mobility toy (e.g. Cooper Car, GoBot)
q Powered scooter or cart
q Powered wheelchair w/ joystick or other control
q Adapted vehicle for driving
q Other: ____________________________

POSITIONING AND SEATING

q Non-slip surface on chair to prevent slipping
(e.g. Dycem)
q Bolster, rolled towel, blocks for feet
q Adapted/alternate chair, sidelyer, stander
q Custom fitted wheelchair or insert
q Other: ____________________________

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