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Simple
Assistive Technology
 Supporting
visual focus. Alternate editions of textbooks with large print
or with large answer bubbles may
be suitable AT for some individuals.
If necessary, these can be created as needed simply by enlarging
the text or response page on a copier. Placing fewer items per
page by cutting up the text, test, or response page may also
be effective.
Alternatively,
the standard edition of textbooks and tests can be used by employing “masks” and
colored “overlays”.
Masks. A
mask is a solid material with an opening in the center that allows
only one word, one
line, one paragraph or one question
to
show through. Masks can be made out of manila folders or
other card stock. They should be designed to conceal all except
the
amount of
material that the individual is able to focus on at one time.
Colored
Overlays. Transparent colored overlays come in
many colors. They cover the whole page and seem to help
some struggling
readers
because they change the contrast between the print
and the background. Try a packet of colors to determine
which color
is the most helpful.
Or, make your own out of colored overhead projection
transparencies. If you make your own, you can try smaller
ones that are moved
along over the text being read or the full page style.
Overlays
are
available commercially from:
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