Screen Enlarging Software

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This software works by enlarging the content displayed on the screen, making it easier for users to read text, view images, and navigate through various applications. Screen enlarging software typically offers customization options such as adjustable magnification levels, color contrast settings, and cursor enhancements to suit the user's preferences and needs. By providing a magnified view of the screen, this software enables users to effectively interact with digital content and perform tasks on their computers with greater ease and independence.
  • Sensory
    • Vision
  • Access
    • Electronic

High Tech

Considerations

Take the following considerations into account when selecting and implementing AT to ensure that the chosen tools are well-suited to the student’s needs, align with their goals, and seamlessly integrate into their educational journey. By embracing a collaborative approach and considering the specific skills, tasks, and implementation context, educators can provide students with the necessary support to thrive academically and functionally, promoting inclusivity and fostering their overall success.

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  • Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments (TVI): A TVI is a licensed teacher who has received specialized training and certification in meeting the educational needs of students who have visual impairments ages birth to 21 years. This role may involve adapting teaching methods and materials to accommodate the unique needs of students with varying degrees of vision loss. They are skilled in using and teaching students to use assistive technologies such as screen readers, braille displays, and audio books.
  • Special Education (SpEd) Teacher: A SpEd teacher delivers specially designed instruction (SDI) to students with disabilities. The teacher may serve differing roles, including but not limited to, a co-teacher, provider of direct instruction, and/or provider of indirect services, including consultative services. This teacher is a required member of the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) committee who participates in writing the Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance (PLAAFP). The teacher contributes to drafting annual goals, developing how student progress will be measured, and determining any needed modifications to the student's general education curriculum and accommodations. The teacher makes recommendations about supplementary aids and services which may include any needed assistive technology (AT) services. The special education teacher may be a member of the LEA assistive technology (AT) team.

What skills or tasks will the student utilize this tool for? What areas, functional or academic, does this tool support?

  • Computer access
  • Visual access

In what activities, classes, or environments will the student utilize this tool?

A screen enlarging software, also known as a screen magnifier, is an assistive technology device designed to help individuals with visual impairments by enlarging on-screen content. In a classroom setting, such software can be invaluable for students with disabilities as it enables them to better see and interact with digital content displayed on computers or other electronic devices. Here's how it typically works:

  • Magnification: Screen enlarging software magnifies the content displayed on the screen, making text, images, and other elements larger and easier to see for individuals with low vision. 
  • Customization: Many screen magnifiers allow users to customize the level of magnification according to their preferences and needs. This can include adjusting the zoom level, changing contrast settings, or even applying color filters to enhance visibility. 
  • Screen navigation: Some screen magnifiers offer features to help users navigate through the enlarged content more easily, such as panning and scrolling functionalities. 
  • Compatibility: Screen enlarging software is often compatible with various operating systems, including Windows, macOS, and sometimes mobile platforms like iOS and Android, allowing students to use it across different devices. 

In a classroom setting, teachers can work with students to ensure they have access to the appropriate screen enlarging software and provide any necessary support in using it effectively. Additionally, ensuring that digital content used in the classroom is compatible with screen magnifiers (e.g., properly formatted documents, websites with accessible design) can further enhance the learning experience.

Resources and Training

CFR 300.324(a)(2)(v) requires the Admission Review and Dismissal (ARD) committee to consider whether a child needs assistive technology devices and services in the development, review, and revision of their IEP. This resource is intended to serve as a repository of the most commonly used AT resources to assist users with understanding the purpose of each AT tool, aspects of use for consideration within IEP development for students, and additional AT implementation resources.

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