Taking Notes
Learners with disabilities need different tools for taking notes in a class or writing in examinations.
Some of the tools used are:
- Laptop
It may be used with screen reader/magnifier/read aloud or other assistive technology
- Smart Phone with keyboard
Many note-taking and reading apps have been specially designed for persons with disabilities on the Android and iOS platform.
- Portable digital recorders
Most such devices run on battery power and can also be used to read digital books in different formats.
- Braille Note-takers with refreshable display
Screen magnifiers can alter how they present the enlarged portion: covering the full screen, providing a lens that is moved around the un-magnified screen, or using a fixed magnified portion.
- Touchscreen
Touchscreen tablets such as iPad
