WATI Assistive Technology Assessment Technology Checklist 
COMPUTER ACCESS 
r.. Keyboard using accessibility options 
r Word prediction, abbreviation/expansion to reduce 
keystrokes 
r Keyguard 
r Arm support 
r Track ball/track pad/joystick with on-screen keyboard 
r Alternate keyboard 
r Mouth stick/head mouse with on-screen keyboard 
r Switch with Morse code 
r Switch with scanning 
r Voice recognition software 
r Other: ________________________ 
WRITING 
Motor Aspects of Writing 
r Regular pencil/pen 
r Pencil/pen with adaptive grip 
r Adapted paper (e.g. raised line, highlighted lines) 
r Slantboard 
r Use of prewritten words/phrases 
r Portable word processor to keyboard instead of write 
r Computer with word processing software 
r Portable scanner with word processing software 
r Voice recognition software to word process 
r Other: _______________________ 
Composing Written Material 
r Word cards/word book/word wall 
r Pocket dictionary/thesaurus 
r Writing templates 
r Electronic/talking electronic dictionary/thesaurus/spell 
checker 
r Word processing with spell checker/grammar checker 
r Talking word processing 
r Abbreviation/expansion 
r Word processing with writing supports 
r Multimedia software 
r Voice recognition software 
r Other: _______________________ 
COMMUNICATION 
r Communication board/book with pictures/objects/ 
letters/words 
r Eye gaze board/frame communication system 
r Simple voice output device 
r Voice output device w/levels 
r Voice output device w/icon sequencing 
r Voice output device w/dynamic display 
r Device w/speech synthesis for typing 
r Other: _______________________ 
READING, STUDYING, AND MATH 
Reading 
r Standard text 
r Predictable books 
r Changes in text size, spacing, color, background color 
r Book adapted for page turning (e.g. page fluffers, 3-ring 
binder) 
r Use of pictures/symbols with text 
r Talking electronic device/software to pronounce 
challenging words 
r Single word scanners 
r Scanner w/OCR and text to speech software 
r.. Software to read websites and emails 
r.. Other: _________________________ 
Learning/Studying 
r Print or picture schedule 
r Low tech aids to find materials (e.g. index tabs, color 
coded folders) 
r Highlight text (e.g. markers, highlight tape, ruler, etc.) 
r Recorded material (books on tape, taped lectures with 
number coded index, etc.) 
r Voice output reminders for assignments, steps of task, etc. 
r Electronic organizers 
r Pagers/electronic reminders 
r Single word scanners 
r Hand-held scanners 
r Software for concept development/manipulation of 
objects – may use alternate input device, e.g. switch, 
Touch Window 
r Software for organization of ideas and studying 
r Palm computers 
r Other: __________________________ 
Math 
r Abacus/Math Line 
r Enlarged math worksheets 
r Low tech alternatives for answering 
r Math “Smart Chart” 
r Money calculator and Coinulator 
r Tactile/voice output measuring devices 
r Talking watches/clocks 
r Calculator/calculator with printout 
r Calculator with large keys and/or large display 
r Talking calculator 
r Calculator with special features (e.g. fraction translation) 
r On-screen/scanning calculator 
r Alternative keyboard 
r Software with cueing for math computation (may use 
adapted input methods) 
r Voice recognition software 

RECREATION AND LEISURE 
r Toys adapted with Velcro, magnets, handles, etc. 
r Toys adapted for single switch operation 
r Adaptive sporting equipment (e.g. lighted or beeping 
ball) 
r Universal cuff/strap to hold crayons, markers, etc. 
r Modified utensils (e.g. rubber stamps, brushes, etc.) 
r Ergo Rest or other arm support for drawing/painting 
r Electronic aids to control/operate TV, VCR, CD player, 
etc. 
r Software 
r Completion of art activities 
r Games on the computer 
r Other computer software 
r Other: ____________________________ 
ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING (ADLS) 
r Non slip materials to hold things in place 
r Universal cuff/strap to hold items in hand 
r Color coded items for easier locating and identifying 
r Adaptive eating utensils (e.g. foam handles, deep sides) 
r Adaptive drinking devices (e.g. cup with cut-out rim) 
r Adaptive dressing equipment (e.g. button hook, elastic 
shoelaces, Velcro instead of buttons, etc.) 
r Adaptive devices for hygiene (e.g. adapted toothbrush, 
raised toilet seat, etc.) 
r Adaptive bathing devices 
r Adaptive equipment for cooking 
r Other: ____________________________ 
MOBILITY 
r Walker 
r Grab bars and rails 
r Manual wheelchair including sports chair 
r Powered mobility toy (e.g. Cooper Car, GoBot) 
r Powered scooter or cart 
r Powered wheelchair w/ joystick or other control 
r Adapted vehicle for driving 
r Other: ____________________________ 
POSITIONING AND SEATING 
r Non-slip surface on chair to prevent slipping (e.g. 
Dycem) 
r Bolster, rolled towel, blocks for feet 
r Adapted/alternate chair, sidelyer, stander 
r Custom fitted wheelchair or insert 
r Other: ____________________________ 
VISION 
r Eye glasses 
r Optical aids 
r Large print materials 
r Auditory materials 
r Dictation software (voice input) 
r CCTV (closed circuit television) 
r Screen magnifier (mounted over screen) 
r Screen magnification software 
r Screen color contrast 
r Screen reader, text reader 
r Braille notetaker 
r Braille translation software 
r Braille embosser 
r Enlarged or Braille/tactile labels for keyboard 
r Alternate keyboard 
r Other: _______________________________ 
HEARING 
r Pen and paper 
r Computer/portable word processor 
r TDD for phone access with or without relay 
r Signaling device (e.g. flashing light or vibrating pager) 
r Closed captioning 
r Real Time captioning 
r Computer aided note taking 
r Screen flash for alert signals on computer 
r Phone amplifier 
r Personal amplification system/hearing aid 
r FM or loop system 
r Infrared system 
r Other: _____________________________ 
COMMENTS