Low Tech Solutions for Reading

• Highlighting tape
• Color filters
• Color coding
• Post-it notes
• Books on Tape
• Digital Books
• Teacher created books
• Laminated book pages (grip and durability)

• Graph paper/math grids
• Talking calculator
• Large button calculator
• Coin-u-lator
• Number stamps
• Finger pinch ruler
• Number lines
• Concrete counting objects

• Magnetic letters
• Alternative writing tools, change size, shape, weight or length
• Magnetic word poetry
• Slant boards/clip boards
• Vary paper type (raised line, narrow ruled, color)
• Use of note taking devises (AlphaSmarts, Dream Writers)
• Typewriters
• Name/letter stamps
• Spelling dictionaries
• Word lists
• Handwriting grid
• Franklin Speller
• Dry erase boards

• Tape recorders with adapted controls
• Talking dictionary
• Reading pens
• Talking word processors
• Computer accessibility options
• Large monitors
• Touch windows or monitors
• Screen magnifiers
• Scanner or OCR technology
• Interactive reading software
• Modified keyboards
• On-screen keyboards
• Switch-controlled computer
• Utilities to enlarge computer cursor
• Voice recognition software
• Large hard drive to minimize need for dish/CD handling
• Mini pocket/key chain recorders
• Portable electronic organizers
• Digital recorders/voice reminders
• Videotaped directions for later reminders
• Adapted/simplified software
• Rebus/ PCS symbols software/ word processing programs
• Highly adaptable software programs (desktop, core subjects)