Assistive TechnologyListeningYuridiana GarciaBrittney JeskeyAllison FifoltKathlen Gall

Paper-based computer pens Records and links audio using the pen and

special paper Allows you to take notes while recording

what the person is saying Person can go back and listen to what was

being said Can listen by touching the pen to your

corresponding handwriting

-Example: Note taking

Paper-based computer pens Livescribe “Pulse Pen”

http://www.livescribe.com/en-us/

Personal FM Listening Systems Transmits a speaker’s voice directly to users ear Allows a listener to focus on the speaker The speaker uses the microphone and the

listener has an earphone Helps listener distinguish between the

speaker’s voice and background noise Teacher can pass microphone to other students

so that the listener can hear multiple people

-Example: during direct instruction

Personal FM Listening SystemsAvailable at a variety of locations

FM systemsEasy Listener by Phonic Ear www.phonicear.com Various FM MaxiAids www.maxiaids.com

Variable-speed tape recorders Tape-recorder that allows you to change

the speed of the playback without distorting the speaker’s voice.

Speed up Slow down

-Example: studying at home

Variable-speed tape recorders

Recorders

Variable speed tape recorders Don Johnston www.donjohnston.com

Variable speed tape recorders MaxiAids www.maxiaids.com

Various Electronic and Office supply retailers