Technology has changed the face of education and for many students with disabilities, it has levelled up the playing field and enabled them to realise their true potential. Assistive Technology can be as simple as a magnifying glass for someone with a visual impairment, as everyday as a smartphone calendar app helping those with specific learning difficulties plan their study or as complex as eye tracking technology which enables those with significant mobility impairments to use a computer. We’ve listed some assistive technology which is commonly used in higher education in Ireland below and grouped them by disability – that is types that are commonly used by students with those disabilities. The list is by no means exhaustive but is designed to give you an indication of what is out there and hopefully point you in the right direction when looking at supporting students.
Click the disability category to have further information drop down about the types of AT they might use.
