To be eligible, you must have a permanent disability, which is defined as a functional limitation: caused by a physical or mental impairment; that restricts your ability to perform the daily activities necessary to participate in studies at a post-secondary level or the labour force; and that is expected to remain with you for your whole life.
How to apply Complete the online application for StudentAidNL and indicate you are applying as a student with a permanent disability. StudentAidNL only needs to approve this form once per type of disability. If applicable, submit proof of your learning disability in the form of a copy of your Psycho-Educational Assessment or a comprehensive educational assessment completed within the last 5 years or at the age of 18 or older.
Deadline Eight weeks after the start of classes. You must complete the Consent Section and have an appropriate official at your school complete the required sections. The cost estimate must be specific to you. Receipts for all services and equipment received must be provided to StudentAidNL to confirm the funds provided were used for the intended purpose. If you received more funding than you require, the remaining amount is to be returned to StudentAidNL.
Future eligibility will be impacted if receipts are not provided. There are many adaptive keyboards and mouse devices for those with motor disabilities. There are also devices that allow a user to speak commands to the computer instead of having to use a standard keyboard and mouse.
The following resources are provided to teach more about accessibility issues that the disabled face and options for to help make computers and the Internet a more user-friendly place for everyone. Computers and People with Learning Disabilities — A video presentation from the University at Washington students and workers of the university with learning disabilities demonstrate strategies and techniques for using computers.
PDF provides general guidelines to help educators select software for use by the learning disabled. Using Computer-Based Tests with Students with Learning Disabilities — This article for educators discusses methods of composing computer-based tests so that they are usable by students with learning disabilities. Assistive Technology and Learning Disabilities — South Carolina Assistive Technology Program"s provides a list of assistive technology tools and built in accessibility options for Apple and Microsoft.
An Educator's Guide to Visual Disabilities — This article defines issues encountered by those with visual disabilities while using computers as well as provides helpful software and solutions. Buying a Computer — Guide for the Blind — The American Foundation for the Blind composed this article for those with visual impairments to learn what to look for when purchasing a computer. Color Blindness Simulations — Enter a webpage into this simulator to see what it looks like to those who are colorblind.
These simulators can also help those designing accessible websites. Technologies for Students with Hearing Impairments — Students with hearing impairments are still able to use computers without issue thanks to many assistive devices and software. The Internet can help the deaf communicate more efficiently. Computer Learning for Deaf Children — This article reviews how teachers can provide an educational learning environment for deaf children while still using computers.
Web Accessibility for those with Motor Disabilities — This webpage provides descriptions and pictures of different assistive technologies that can help those with motor disabilities. Adaptive keyboards, eye-tracking devices, voice recognition software and other computer adaptations can help those with motor disabilities use technology fluently.
Using Handhelds to Help People with Motor Impairments — Those with Muscular Dystrophy and other nervous system disorders can benefit from using devices such as a mouse and keyboard. The disorder affects their gross motor control but not their fine motor control. Designing Interfaces for Children with Motor Impairments — This paper follows a study in which children with motor disabilities were observed using laptops.
Computers Assisting the Handicapped — Chris Murphy of Virginia Tech wrote this article on how computers can help those with disabilities. Types of Assistive Technology — Microsoft provides descriptions of assistive technology products. Telecommunications Access for People with Disabilities — The FCC requires telecommunications manufacturers and providers to make their equipment and services accessible to all people.
Enabling People with Disabilities — This Speed Matters webpage explains the benefits of high speed Internet for those with disabilities.
Assistive Technology Industry Association — The ATIA is composed of organizations that provide assistive devices and services to those with disabilities. Special needs children can also benefit from computer-based learning. Computers and Special Needs — The usage of computers by special needs children can help enhance their self esteem and language skills.
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Free Trial. Good writing skills are essential. Today, there are many writing tools. Some of these assistive technology tools and apps are free and available on computers, mobile devices, desktops and laptop computers, iPads and iPhones.
Additionally, most computers have built-in accessibility tools, such as Text to Speech and Speech to Text dictation. Smartphones, iPads, and tablet devices have built-in assistive technology. You will just need to turn on the accessibility function to access them. Photo Credit: burst. She is often a presenter on Assistive Technology at professional conferences in schools and colleges and has written extensively on her personal struggle with Dyslexia and ADHD.
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