Adaptive technology allows individuals with disabilities the same access to information and production as their peers who are not disabled. One example of such technology is computer generated voice output of scanned printed material used by a student with a print impairment, such as dyslexia or blindness. The most important aspect of adaptive technology is the freedom that it offers students with disabilities. Without assistance, a student can have independence in reading, writing, and performance. Such independence increases work rate, employability and self-esteem.
Adaptive technology does another very important thing.
It helps institutions meet the letter and spirit of disability law by allowing students with disabilities the same level of access to computing technology in support of instruction and programming on campus.