Assistive Technology (AT)

Through our partnership with the Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services (ADRS) and its Accessing Potential Through Assistive Technology (APTAT) program, LITE serves as one of four demo and loan centers in the state of Alabama, increasing opportunities for our teacher candidates and the local community to receive hands-on experience using assistive technologies (AT) in P-12 educational settings. As a result of this partnership, LITE has a large inventory of AT in its lending library for students to explore and use for class assignments and field experiences. In addition, community members interested in learning more about these technologies can visit the lab for training, demonstrations and short-term loans.

To view the complete list of our AT, as well all other instructinal technology tools, visit the lending library page.

Examples of AT contained in our lending library include:

Communication & Language Support

• Ablenet Tools
  • Digital swithces for computer or tablet access
  • Single speech devices
• Communication boards
• GlassOuse device connection tools
  

Reading & Literacy Support

• C-Pen c-pen
• Audiobook players
• Dyslexia Keyboards
  

Hearing Support

• Personal amplification systems
  • RedCat
  • ChatteVox
• Caption Companion
  

Mobility & Physical Access

• Adaptive mice
• Alternative keyboards
• Joysticks
• Guided Hands
• Card holders
• Adaptive scissors
• Ergonomic laptop stands

Sensory & Self-Regulation Tools

• A variety of Bouncy Band sensory tools
• Weighted plushes
• Vibrating seat plushes

Learning & Cognitive Support

• Visual timers
• Cosmo Explore
• Talking calculators

Emerging Technologies for Inclusive Learning

• Virtual Reality & Augmented Reality
  • Class VR & MetaQuest
• Robotic Teaching Assistant
  • Kebbi & Tavi
• Adaptive gaming technologies
  • XBOX Adaptive Controller
• Accessible maker tools and 3D printed supports