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VI Technology Assessment 

• Forms/Checklists - these forms cannot function as stand alone assessments because IDEA specifies a narrative evaluation report. Think of these as a scope and sequence or progress monitoring aid for devices
  • Vision Aids Evaluation ( 224k) - a useful Assistive Technology Assessment Summary For Students with Visual Impairments
    • Vision Aids Evaluation ( 180k) - a useful Assistive Technology Assessment Summary For Students with Visual Impairments
  • Beginner Braille n' Speak Assessment (RTF - 57k)
  • Braille and Speak/Type and Speak Assessment (RTF 146k)
  • E-mail and Internet Assessment (RTF 69k)
  • E-mail and Internet Assessment ( 36k)
  • Functional Braille and Speak Assesment (RTF 80K)
  • JAWS Assessment (RTF 72k)
  • JAWS Assessment ( 37k)
  • Keyboarding Assessment (RTF 58k)
  • Keyboarding Assessment ( 32k)
  • Low Vision Technology Assessment (RTF (390k)
  • Low Vision Technology Assessment ( 111k)
  • MS Word Assessment (RTF 75k)
  • MS Word Assessment ( 38k)
  • Rehabilitation Adaptive Technology - Selection Process for Basic Computing Course
  • Scanner Assessment (RTF 75k)
  • Scanner Assessment ( 75k)
  • Speech Technology Assessment (RTF 650K)
  • Student Information Form
  • Tech Assessment Checklist in (RTF 61K)
  • Telebraille Assessment Form
  • Windows Envirnoment Assessment (RTF 75k)
  • Windows Envirnoment Assessment ( 38k)
  • ZoomText Assessment (57k)
  • ZoomText Assessment ( 31k)
• Environmental Considerations for Assistive Technology - The following outline should help guide your thinking about the environment in which the student will use assistive technology
• ABILITYs in Technology Decision Making -Factors to consider when purchasing/evaluating technology for use with students who have visual impairments
• Skills Needed to Operate Equipment
• Student's Computer Abilities - necessary abilities by grade level
• Overview of Technology for Visually Impaired and Blind Students
• Overview of Access Software and Hardware for Macintosh Computers
• Principles of Assistive Technology for Students with Visual Impairments  
• Lee Filter Numbers
• GAM Products - Lighting Equipment For Architectural, Specialty & Theatrical Effects (also obtain filter covers for lights, glare reduction)
• Technology Assessment Checklist For Students with Visual Impairments   
• Steps for Completing the CCTV Assessment
• VH Technology Evaluation Checklist - information needed to conduct a thorough assistive technology evaluation
• Assistive Technology Assessment Summary For Students with Visual Impairments (html)
• Training Assessment Tool for Royal New Zealand Foundation for the Blind - assess technology trainer's knowledge and skills
• Steps for Completing the Screen Magnification Software Assessment   
• Non-TSBVI Resources
  • ATA - Computer and Web Resources for People with Disabilities - Table of Contents
  • Assistive Technology Protocols - Georgia Project for Assistive Technology (GPAT)
  • WATI ASSESSMENT FORMS - Wisconsin Assistive Technology Initiative
  • Quality Indicators for Assistive Technology Services
  • Voice Recognition Will it work for you
  • Speaking to Write: Realizing the Potential of Speech Recognition for Secondary Students with Disabilities

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Last Revision: May 20, 2009