Low, Mid, or High Tech?
Low – simple adaptations that are cost efficient and easy to access
examples: pencil grip, slantboard, pictures, picture boards, Velcro, magnifying
glass,highlighter tape, footrest
Mid - battery or electric powered inexpensive devices that would only require minimal training; often lightweight and portable
examples: switches, simple voice output, label maker, calculator, visual timer
High – more costly than low and mid tech tools; hardware or software; requires
additional training for staff, parent, and /or student to use the technology effectively
examples: augmentative communication device, writing/reading software,
voice recognition software, amplification system, power wheelchair
Assistive Technology Defined by DPI WI
Low – simple adaptations that are cost efficient and easy to access
examples: pencil grip, slantboard, pictures, picture boards, Velcro, magnifying
glass,highlighter tape, footrest
Mid - battery or electric powered inexpensive devices that would only require minimal training; often lightweight and portable
examples: switches, simple voice output, label maker, calculator, visual timer
High – more costly than low and mid tech tools; hardware or software; requires
additional training for staff, parent, and /or student to use the technology effectively
examples: augmentative communication device, writing/reading software,
voice recognition software, amplification system, power wheelchair
Assistive Technology Defined by DPI WI