Disability Subgroups or Access READING Assistive

characteristics of Technology
disability Device
Specific Learning *brain injury *to enlarge text screen *large-print books, larger font
*minimal brain dysfunction magnifier software, screen size, hand-held magnifier,
Disability *dyslexia magnifier closed-circuit television
*developmental aphasia
*to enhance texts and graphics *eyeglasses, color contrast,
pictures, Braille text

*to convert text to speech *screen reader software,

Multiple *combination of disabilities
*LD and physical impairment
Disabilities *deafblindness not included
*to enlarge text screen
magnifier software, screen
magnifier
talking dictionaries, electronic
books
*large-print books, larger font
size, hand-held magnifier,
closed-circuit television

*to enhance texts and graphics *eyeglasses, color contrast,

pictures, Braille text

*to convert text to speech *screen reader software,

talking dictionaries, electronic
books
Autism Spectrum *Autism *to convert text to speech *screen reader software,
*Childhood disintegrative disorder (CDD) talking dictionaries, electronic
Disorder *Asperger's syndrome books
*Rett syndrome
*Persuasive developmental disorder-not
otherwise specified (PDD-NOS)
Speech and *speech disorders *to enhance text and graphics *eyeglasses, color contrast,
*speech impairments pictures, Braille text
Language *communication disorders *to convert text to speech *screen reader software,
Impairment *language disorders talking dictionaries, electronic
books
Auditory *hearing impairments *to enlarge text screen *large-print books, larger font
*deafness magnifier software, screen size, hand-held magnifier,
Impairment *hard of hearing magnifier closed-circuit television
*nerve deafness
*to enhance texts and graphics *eyeglasses, color contrast,
pictures, Braille text

Visual *visual impairments
*blindness
Impairment *color blindness or deficiencies
*peripheral vision impairments
*myopia
*hyperopia
Intellectual *cognitive disabilities
*intellectual disabilities
Disability *delay in speech development
*delay in language
*learn more slowly
*misinterpret intention of others
*to convert text to speech
*to enhance text and graphics
*to enlarge text screen
magnifier software, screen
magnifier
*to enhance texts and graphics
*screen reader software,
talking dictionaries, electronic
books
*eyeglasses, color contrast,
pictures, Braille text
*large-print books, larger font
size, hand-held magnifier,
closed-circuit television
*eyeglasses, color contrast,
pictures, Braille text

*to convert text to speech *screen reader software,

talking dictionaries, electronic
books

Orthopedic *physical impairments *to enlarge text screen *large-print books, larger font
*physical disabilities magnifier software, screen size, hand-held magnifier,
Impairment *Cerebral palsy magnifier closed-circuit television
*Multiple sclerosis
*Muscular dystrophy *to convert text to speech *screen reader software,
*skeletal disorders talking dictionaries, electronic
*limb deficiencies books
*juvenile arthritis
Traumatic Brain *memory deficits *to enlarge text screen *large-print books, larger font
*language impairments magnifier software, screen size, hand-held magnifier,
Injury *seizures magnifier closed-circuit television
*head injuries
*to enhance texts and graphics *eyeglasses, color contrast,
pictures, Braille text

*to convert text to speech *screen reader software,

 talking dictionaries, electronic
books

Emotional *emotional/behavioral disorders (EBDs) *to enlarge text screen *large-print books, larger font
*anxiety magnifier software, screen size, hand-held magnifier,
Disorders *withdrawn magnifier closed-circuit television
*excess motor movement
*psychotic behavior *to enhance texts and graphics *eyeglasses, color contrast,
pictures, Braille text

*to convert text to speech *screen reader software,

talking dictionaries, electronic
books

Other Health *diabetes *to enlarge text screen *large-print books, larger font
*AIDS magnifier software, screen size, hand-held magnifier,
Impairments *Asthma magnifier closed-circuit television
*ADHD
*Hepatitis B *to enhance texts and graphics *eyeglasses, color contrast,
*childhood cancer pictures, Braille text
*congenital heart defects
*sickel-cell anemia *to convert text to speech *screen reader software,
talking dictionaries, electronic
books

Deafblindness *limited hearing and limited vision *to enhance text and graphics *eyeglasses, color contrast,
*no vision and no hearing pictures, Braille text

Disability Subgroups or Access WRITING Assistive

characteristics of Technology Device
disability
Specific Learning *brain injury *to increase use of writing *pencil grips, writing paper
*minimal brain dysfunction tools with colored lines, writing
Disability *dyslexia templates
*developmental aphasia
*to enhance writing *electronic/talking spell
 productivity checker/dictionary, voice
recognition software, talking
word processor software,
voice dictation input

*to use alternative writing *computer keyboard

Multiple *combination of disabilities
*LD and physical impairment
Disabilities *deafblindness not included
tools enhancements, electronic
notetakers, pointing device to
access keyboard, alternative
keyboards, switches and
scanning devices
*to increase use of writing *pencil grips, writing paper
tools with colored lines, writing
templates

*to enhance writing *electronic/talking spell

productivity checker/dictionary, voice
recognition software, talking
word processor software,
voice dictation input

*to use alternative writing *computer keyboard

tools enhancements, electronic
notetakers, pointing device to
access keyboard, alternative
keyboards, switches and
scanning devices
Autism Spectrum *Autism *to increase use of writing *pencil grips, writing paper
*Childhood disintegrative disorder (CDD) tools with colored lines, writing
Disorder *Asperger's syndrome templates
*Rett syndrome
*Persuasive developmental disorder-not *to enhance writing *electronic/talking spell
otherwise specified (PDD-NOS) productivity checker/dictionary, voice
recognition software, talking
word processor software,
voice dictation input
Speech and *speech disorders *to increase use of writing *pencil grips, writing paper
*speech impairments tools with colored lines, writing
Language *communication disorders templates
*language disorders
Impairment *to enhance writing *electronic/talking spell
productivity checker/dictionary, voice
recognition software, talking
word processor software,
voice dictation input
Auditory *hearing impairments *to increase use of writing *pencil grips, writing paper
*deafness tools with colored lines, writing
Impairment *hard of hearing templates
*nerve deafness
*to use alternative writing *computer keyboard
tools enhancements, electronic
notetakers, pointing device to
access keyboard, alternative
keyboards, switches and
scanning devices
Visual *visual impairments *to enhance writing *electronic/talking spell
*blindness productivity checker/dictionary, voice
Impairment *color blindness or deficiencies recognition software, talking
*peripheral vision impairments word processor software,
*myopia voice dictation input
*hyperopia
*to use alternative writing *computer keyboard
tools enhancements, electronic
notetakers, pointing device to
access keyboard, alternative
keyboards, switches and
scanning devices
Intellectual *cognitive disabilities *to increase use of writing *pencil grips, writing paper
*intellectual disabilities tools with colored lines, writing
Disability *delay in speech development templates
*delay in language
*learn more slowly *to enhance writing *electronic/talking spell
*misinterpret intention of others productivity checker/dictionary, voice
recognition software, talking
word processor software,
voice dictation input
 *to use alternative writing *computer keyboard
tools enhancements, electronic
notetakers, pointing device to
access keyboard, alternative
keyboards, switches and
scanning devices
Orthopedic *physical impairments *to enhance writing *electronic/talking spell
*physical disabilities productivity checker/dictionary, voice
Impairment *Cerebral palsy recognition software, talking
*Multiple sclerosis word processor software,
*Muscular dystrophy voice dictation input
*skeletal disorders
*limb deficiencies *to use alternative writing *computer keyboard
*juvenile arthritis tools enhancements, electronic
notetakers, pointing device to
access keyboard, alternative
keyboards, switches and
scanning devices
Traumatic Brain *memory deficits *to increase use of writing *pencil grips, writing paper
*language impairments tools with colored lines, writing
Injury *seizures templates
*head injuries
*to enhance writing *electronic/talking spell
productivity checker/dictionary, voice
recognition software, talking
word processor software,
voice dictation input

*to use alternative writing *computer keyboard

tools enhancements, electronic
notetakers, pointing device to
access keyboard, alternative
keyboards, switches and
scanning devices
Emotional *emotional/behavioral disorders (EBDs) *to increase use of writing *pencil grips, writing paper
*anxiety tools with colored lines, writing
Disorders *withdrawn templates
 *excess motor movement
*psychotic behavior
*to enhance writing
productivity
*electronic/talking spell
checker/dictionary, voice
recognition software, talking
word processor software,
voice dictation input

*to use alternative writing *computer keyboard

tools enhancements, electronic
notetakers, pointing device to
access keyboard, alternative
keyboards, switches and
scanning devices
Other Health *diabetes *to increase use of writing *pencil grips, writing paper
*AIDS tools with colored lines, writing
Impairments *Asthma templates
*ADHD
*Hepatitis B *to enhance writing *electronic/talking spell
*childhood cancer productivity checker/dictionary, voice
*congenital heart defects recognition software, talking
*sickel-cell anemia word processor software,
voice dictation input

*to use alternative writing *computer keyboard

Deafblindness *limited hearing and limited vision
*no vision and no hearing
tools enhancements, electronic
notetakers, pointing device to
access keyboard, alternative
keyboards, switches and
scanning devices
*to enhance writing *electronic/talking spell
productivity checker/dictionary, voice
recognition software, talking
word processor software,
voice dictation input

*to use alternative writing *computer keyboard

tools enhancements, electronic
notetakers, pointing device to
 access keyboard, alternative
keyboards, switches and
scanning devices

Disability Subgroups or Access Assistive

characteristics of MATHEMATICS Technology
disability Device
Specific Learning *brain injury *to support calculation *calculator with print
*minimal brain dysfunction output, "talking calculator",
Disability *dyslexia calculator with large
*developmental aphasia keypad, on-screen
calculator, graph paper for
problems with writing and
aligning

*to support measurement *measuring devices with

tactile output, measuring
devices with speech output,
talking thermometers

*to support time telling *talking watches, watches

Multiple *combination of disabilities
*LD and physical impairment
Disabilities *deafblindness not included
*to support calculation
with large faces, watches
with tactile output
*calculator with print
output, "talking calculator",
calculator with large
keypad, on-screen
calculator, graph paper for
problems with writing and
aligning

*to support measurement *measuring devices with

tactile output, measuring
devices with speech output,
talking thermometers
 *to support time telling *talking watches, watches
with large faces, watches
with tactile output
Autism Spectrum *Autism *to support calculation *calculator with print
*Childhood disintegrative disorder (CDD) output, "talking calculator",
Disorder *Asperger's syndrome calculator with large
*Rett syndrome keypad, on-screen
*Persuasive developmental disorder-not calculator, graph paper for
otherwise specified (PDD-NOS) problems with writing and
aligning

*to support measurement *measuring devices with

tactile output, measuring
devices with speech output,
talking thermometers

*to support time telling *talking watches, watches

with large faces, watches
with tactile output
Speech and *speech disorders *to support calculation *calculator with print
*speech impairments output, "talking calculator",
Language *communication disorders calculator with large
Impairment *language disorders keypad, on-screen
calculator, graph paper for
problems with writing and
aligning

*to support measurement *measuring devices with

tactile output, measuring
devices with speech output,
talking thermometers

*to support time telling *talking watches, watches

with large faces, watches
with tactile output
Auditory *hearing impairments *to support calculation *calculator with print
*deafness output, "talking calculator",
Impairment *hard of hearing calculator with large
 *nerve deafness
Visual *visual impairments
*blindness
Impairment *color blindness or deficiencies
*peripheral vision impairments
*myopia
*hyperopia
Intellectual *cognitive disabilities
*intellectual disabilities
Disability *delay in speech development
*delay in language
*learn more slowly
*misinterpret intention of others
Orthopedic *physical impairments
*physical disabilities
Impairment *Cerebral palsy
*Multiple sclerosis
*Muscular dystrophy
keypad, on-screen
calculator, graph paper for
problems with writing and
aligning
*to support time telling * watches with large faces,
watches with tactile output
*to support calculation *calculator with print
output, "talking calculator",
*to support measurement *measuring devices with
tactile output, measuring
devices with speech output,
talking thermometers
*to support time telling *talking watches
*to support calculation *calculator with print
output, "talking calculator",
calculator with large
keypad, on-screen
calculator, graph paper for
problems with writing and
aligning
*to support measurement *measuring devices with
tactile output, measuring
devices with speech output,
talking thermometers
*to support time telling *talking watches, watches
with large faces, watches
with tactile output
*to support calculation *calculator with print
output, "talking calculator",
calculator with large
keypad, on-screen
calculator, graph paper for
 *skeletal disorders problems with writing and
*limb deficiencies aligning
*juvenile arthritis
*to support measurement *measuring devices with
tactile output, measuring
devices with speech output,
talking thermometers

*to support time telling *talking watches, watches

with large faces, watches
with tactile output

Traumatic Brain *memory deficits *to support calculation *calculator with print
*language impairments output, "talking calculator",
Injury *seizures calculator with large
*head injuries keypad, on-screen
calculator, graph paper for
problems with writing and
aligning

*to support measurement *measuring devices with

tactile output, measuring
devices with speech output,
talking thermometers

*to support time telling *talking watches, watches

with large faces, watches
with tactile output

Emotional *emotional/behavioral disorders (EBDs) *to support calculation *calculator with print
*anxiety output, "talking calculator",
Disorders *withdrawn calculator with large
*excess motor movement keypad, on-screen
*psychotic behavior calculator, graph paper for
problems with writing and
aligning

*to support measurement *measuring devices with

 tactile output, measuring
devices with speech output,
talking thermometers

*to support time telling *talking watches, watches

with large faces, watches
with tactile output

Other Health *diabetes *to support calculation *calculator with print

*AIDS output, "talking calculator",
Impairments *Asthma calculator with large
*ADHD keypad, on-screen
*Hepatitis B calculator, graph paper for
*childhood cancer problems with writing and
*congenital heart defects aligning
*sickel-cell anemia
*to support measurement *measuring devices with
tactile output, measuring
devices with speech output,
talking thermometers

*to support time telling *talking watches, watches

with large faces, watches
with tactile output

Deafblindness *limited hearing and limited vision
*no vision and no hearing
*to support calculation *calculator with print
output, "talking calculator",
calculator with large
keypad, on-screen
calculator, graph paper for
problems with writing and
aligning

*to support measurement *measuring devices with

tactile output, measuring
devices with speech output,
talking thermometers
 *to support time telling *talking watches, watches
with large faces, watches
with tactile output

Disability Subgroups or Access STUDY Assistive

characteristics of SKILLS Technology Device
disability
Specific Learning *brain injury *To support memory and *Visual organizers (color-
*minimal brain dysfunction organization coded folders)
Disability *dyslexia *To help with time *Calendars as planners with
*developmental aphasia management pictures if necessary
*eyeglasses, color contrast,
pictures, Braille text

Multiple *combination of disabilities *To support memory and *Talking watchers

*LD and physical impairment organization *Speech output deceives
Disabilities *deafblindness not included *To help with time *Hand-held recorders
management

Autism Spectrum *Autism *to help with communication *A wearable device that lets
*Childhood disintegrative disorder (CDD) you send messages with swipe,
Disorder *Asperger's syndrome *to help with sensory tap, or shake gestures.
*Rett syndrome Smartstones Touch is the first
*Persuasive developmental disorder-not wearable that lets you send
otherwise specified (PDD-NOS) messages with simple
gestures. www.smartstones.co

Speech and *speech disorders *to help with time *talking watches
*speech impairments management *calendars as planners with
Language *communication disorders pictures if necessary
Impairment *language disorders *to enhance texts and graphics
*MyVoice is an alternative and
augmentative communications
aide (AAC) designed to help
non-verbal, low cognitive

Auditory *hearing impairments
*deafness
Impairment *hard of hearing
*nerve deafness
Visual *visual impairments
*blindness
Impairment *color blindness or deficiencies
*peripheral vision impairments
*myopia
*hyperopia
Intellectual *cognitive disabilities
*intellectual disabilities
Disability *delay in speech development
*delay in language
*learn more slowly
*misinterpret intention of others
Orthopedic *physical impairments
*physical disabilities
Impairment *Cerebral palsy
*Multiple sclerosis
*Muscular dystrophy
*skeletal disorders
*limb deficiencies
*juvenile arthritis
Traumatic Brain *memory deficits
*language impairments
people communicate their
needs and desires. It's the
digital big brother of a picture
board, a communication
method that has been shown
to work extremely well many
non-verbal children.
www.discovermyvoice.com
*To support memory and *speech output devices to
organization remind about dates and events
*Visual organizers (color-
coded folders)
*to help students with reading *A screen reader is a software
of text books or notes while application that uses text-to-
studying text speech with a speech
synthesizer or a braille display
to give a computer user access
to the text on a computer
*to enhance texts and graphics *eyeglasses, color contrast,
pictures, Braille text
*Devices to assist a person
with memory difficulties to
complete a task or to follow a
certain sequence of steps from
start to finish, such as making
a bed or taking medication
*to help with time *talking watches
management *Speech output devices to
remind about dates
*to support memory and *Hand-held recorders
organization
*to support memory and *visual organizers (color-
organization coded folders)
Injury *seizures
*head injuries *A Talking Clock and Talking
Calendar helps remind
student to switch activities or
to keep on track with what
they are doing

*Handheld microcomputers,
such as the Palm Pilot , use
touch screen capability and
allow an individual to easily
input, save, and retrieve notes,
telephone numbers, dates and
daily reminders, and to-do
lists.
Emotional *emotional/behavioral disorders (EBDs) *To help support memory *iPods or music players where
*anxiety a student could listen to notes
Disorders *withdrawn or lectures to help remind
*excess motor movement them of lesson as they study.
*psychotic behavior
*Reminder devices: simple
vibrations or other observable
signals remind a student to
stay focused.
Other Health *diabetes
*AIDS
Impairments *Asthma
*ADHD
*Hepatitis B
*childhood cancer
*congenital heart defects
*sickel-cell anemia
Deafblindness *limited hearing and limited vision *to help students with reading *A screen reader is a software
*no vision and no hearing of text books or notes while application that uses text-to-
studying text speech with a speech
synthesizer or a braille display
to give a computer user access
to the text on a computer
Disability Subgroups or For Students to Assistive Technology Device
characteristic Be Able to
s of disability LISTEN/
COMMUNICAT
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Specific *brain injury *to enhance texts and *eyeglasses, color contrast, pictures, Braille text
*minimal brain graphics
Learning dysfunction
Disability *dyslexia
*developmental
aphasia
Multiple *combination of *to communicate *communication boards that are either electronic or nonelectronic
disabilities *mobile devices: smartphones or tablets
Disabilities *LD and physical
impairment
*deafblindness not
included
Autism *Autism *to support a child's *Indi was designed specifically for Augmentative and Alternative
*Childhood communication Communication (AAC). Created to be heard, Indi comes with all
Spectrum disintegrative disorder user needs fully integrated - including capabilities that even go
Disorder (CDD) beyond speech communication like Environmental Control Units,
*Asperger's syndrome Infrared, access to social media, email, and texting.
*Rett syndrome https://www.tobiidynavox.com/en-US/devices/Multi-Access-
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developmental
disorder-not otherwise
specified (PDD-NOS)
Speech and *speech disorders *to enhance texts and *eyeglasses, color contrast, pictures, Braille text
*speech impairments graphics *Indi was designed specifically for Augmentative and Alternative
Language *communication Communication (AAC). Created to be heard, Indi comes with all
Impairment disorders *to support a child's user needs fully integrated - including capabilities that even go
*language disorders ability to communicate beyond speech communication like Environmental Control Units,
Infrared, access to social media, email, and texting.
Auditory *hearing impairments *To support a child's *Indi was designed specifically for Augmentative and Alternative
*deafness ability to communicate Communication (AAC). Created to be heard, Indi comes with all
Impairment *hard of hearing user needs fully integrated - including capabilities that even go
*nerve deafness beyond speech communication like Environmental Control Units,
Infrared, access to social media, email, and texting.

*Closed captions on videotapes and TV, computer-generated

speech output

*Smoke alarm with strobe light

*to listen to multimedia

*to promote safety

Visual *visual impairments *To support a child's *Indi was designed specifically for Augmentative and Alternative
*blindness ability to communicate Communication (AAC). Created to be heard, Indi comes with all
Impairment *color blindness or user needs fully integrated - including capabilities that even go
deficiencies beyond speech communication like Environmental Control Units,
*peripheral vision Infrared, access to social media, email, and texting.
impairments https://www.tobiidynavox.com/en-US/devices/Multi-Access-
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*hyperopia
Intellectual *cognitive disabilities *to enhance texts and *eyeglasses, color contrast, pictures, Braille text
*intellectual graphics
Disability disabilities *communication boards that are either electronic or nonelectronic
*delay in speech *mobile devices: smartphones or tablets
development *to communicate
*delay in language
*learn more slowly
*misinterpret intention
of others
Orthopedic *physical impairments *to support a child's *Indi was designed specifically for Augmentative and Alternative
*physical disabilities ability to communicate Communication (AAC). Created to be heard, Indi comes with all
Impairment *Cerebral palsy user needs fully integrated - including capabilities that even go
*Multiple sclerosis beyond speech communication like Environmental Control Units,
*Muscular dystrophy Infrared, access to social media, email, and texting.
*skeletal disorders https://www.tobiidynavox.com/en-US/devices/Multi-Access-
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*juvenile arthritis
Traumatic *memory deficits *to communicate *communication boards that are either electronic or nonelectronic
*language impairments *mobile devices: smartphones or tablets
Brain Injury *seizures
*head injuries
Emotional *emotional/behavioral *to communicate *communication boards that are either electronic or nonelectronic
disorders (EBDs) *mobile devices: smartphones or tablets
Disorders *anxiety
*withdrawn
*excess motor
movement
*psychotic behavior

Other Health *diabetes *to communicate *communication boards that are either electronic or nonelectronic
*AIDS *mobile devices: smartphones or tablets
Impairments *Asthma
*ADHD *Signaling system: telephone ring signal, door knock signal, smoke
*Hepatitis B alarm with strobe light
*childhood cancer
*congenital heart *to promote safety
defects
*sickel-cell anemia
Deafblindnes *limited hearing and *To support a child's *Indi was designed specifically for Augmentative and Alternative
limited vision ability to communicate Communication (AAC). Created to be heard, Indi comes with all
s *no vision and no user needs fully integrated - including capabilities that even go
hearing beyond speech communication like Environmental Control Units,
Infrared, access to social media, email, and texting.
https://www.tobiidynavox.com/en-US/devices/Multi-Access-
Devices/indi/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwsNfOBRCWARIsAGITapY7n_lOHevz6GAqP_rd7e7LaBb9i0__WTfTzwk
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*Signaling system: telephone ring signal, door knock signal, smoke

 alarm with strobe light

*to promote safety

Disability Subgroups or For Students Assistive Technology Device

characteristic Who Require
s of disability MOBILITY
SUPPORT
Specific *brain injury *to enhance texts and *eyeglasses, color contrast, pictures, Braille text
*minimal brain graphics
Learning dysfunction
Disability *dyslexia
*developmental
aphasia
Multiple *combination of
disabilities
Disabilities *LD and physical
impairment
*deafblindness not
included
Autism *Autism *to enhance orientation *Tactile signature
*Childhood and mobility
Spectrum disintegrative disorder
Disorder (CDD)
*Asperger's syndrome
*Rett syndrome
*Persuasive
developmental
disorder-not otherwise
specified (PDD-NOS)
Speech and *speech disorders *to enhance texts and *eyeglasses, color contrast, pictures, Braille text
*speech impairments graphics
Language *communication
disorders
Impairment *language disorders
Auditory *hearing impairments *To enhance orientation *Tactical signature
*deafness and mobility
Impairment *hard of hearing
*nerve deafness
Visual *visual impairments *To enhance orientation *Eyeglasses, color contrast, pictures, Braille text
*blindness and mobility
Impairment *color blindness or
deficiencies
*peripheral vision
impairments
*myopia
*hyperopia
Intellectual *cognitive disabilities *to enhance texts and *eyeglasses, color contrast, pictures, Braille text
*intellectual graphics
Disability disabilities *Simple manual to sophisticated computer-controlled wheelchairs
*delay in speech and mobility aids such as walkers and canes are available for a
development person who cannot walk.
*delay in language
*learn more slowly
*misinterpret intention
of others

8Orthopedic *physical impairments *To enhance orientation *Grab bars

*physical disabilities and mobility *White Cane
Impairment *Cerebral palsy *Power manual wheelchair
*Multiple sclerosis *Motorized scooter
*Muscular dystrophy
*skeletal disorders
*limb deficiencies
*juvenile arthritis
Traumatic *memory deficits *To enhance orientation *Grab bars
*language impairments and mobility *White Cane
Brain Injury *seizures *Power manual wheelchair
*head injuries *Motorized scooter
Emotional *emotional/behavioral
disorders (EBDs)
Disorders *anxiety
*withdrawn
*excess motor
movement
*psychotic behavior

Other Health *diabetes *To enhance orientation *Grab bars

*AIDS and mobility *White Cane
Impairments *Asthma *Power manual wheelchair
*ADHD *Motorized scooter
*Hepatitis B
*childhood cancer
*congenital heart
defects
*sickel-cell anemia
Deafblindnes *limited hearing and *To enhance orientation *eyeglasses, color contrast, pictures, Braille text
limited vision and mobility
s *no vision and no
hearing