Assistive technology in college

Assistive technology can be a reasonable accommodation for students with disabilities in college because it helps students during testing situations and with handing in their assignments on time.

Here are some ways to make AT easier for college students:

• The assistive technology tools must be easy to use and easy to customize because the whole goal is to make the task easier for the student to complete. 
• The tool must be age appropriate.
• The technology should be the student's own choice. This option is important because the student knows what his or her weaknesses and strengths are and what works and what doesn't for them.
• The tool must match the specific task it's need for. Example: If a student has a problem with taking notes a LiveScribe would be a good idea for him or her.
• Students must be able to access their tool easily.
• Training and ongoing technical support for students and staff are vital to the success of their AT device.

Assistive Technology in the Classroom Enhancing the School Experience of Students with Disabilities