Each accommodation should be specific to the individuals needs and ability level. For example, a student with limited hand use may require assistive technology for written work. That student may benefit from a computer with software that limits key strokes or voice activated software. Using adaptive switches and scanning materials could also be beneficial. A student with a hearing impairment may need to use a FM system in the classroom, at school assemblies, or plays.
New technology is more readily available to all students in school.
Therefore, students with disabilities require the same access to that technology as available to their non-disabled peers. For example, if the school is on the Internet and non-disabled students are allowed to have access, then students with disabilities must have an equal opportunity. This may mean installing assistive devices and adaptive software on the existing technology. Students with visual impairments may need alternative ways to access information databases. These are often used on computers such as in school libraries.