Assistive Technology in School Libraries

Assistive technology is more prevelant in colleges, universities and public libraries than in K-12 libraries. That is not to say that assistive technology has not been introduced to elementary and secondary schools. We have had several visually impaired and hearing impaired students come through our schools. For our hearing impaired, we have special microphones and hearing aids that allow the student to hear and understand the teacher so they may participate in a regular class with their peers. For our visually impaired, we have computers with headphones and special technology that reads what is on the screen.
While it does seem that it is still in its infancy in the K-12 school years (most visually and hearing impaired students attend schools that specialize), assistive technology for younger students is finding its place in public schools.