Technology: Assistive Technology (22+ Years)

WayFinder 3 is an accessible Garmin or TomTom, and it helps people with intellectual disabilities to travel safely, whether by bus or on foot. The traveler simply taps on the picture of their desired destination and WayFinder 3 takes over from there.

If you believe this app would be effective for your family (or student) but find it is too costly, there are opportunities available for financial assistance, including your local Board of Developmental Disabilities. Contact our Helpdesk for more information.

Offers a wide array of programs and services for people with autism and their families, including:

Preschool and Day School for children and adolescents
Transitional education program
Residential treatment for children, adolescents and adults
Summer and extended school year programs
The Soap Shop (a business that offers vocational experience for individuals with autism)
VizZle (visual language technology)
An online autism resource center developed in partnership with the Women’s General Hospital Fund of the Cleveland Foundation.

A comprehensive multimedia lending library that is free and open to anyone who registers.

Spotlight Gateway is an e-reading application specifically designed for people with eye disorders. It provides students with visual impairments or print disabilities with access to a library of over 500,000 titles.

All students enrolled in the program receive a membership to Bookshare® and the Spotlight Gateway app. The Spotlight Gateway app is accessed though the use of an iPad. For a limited time, students can receive an iPad at no cost.

To be eligible for Spotlight Gateway, an ophthalmologist must certify that you have a visual impairment or print disability that prevents you from reading traditional print materials. To register for this program please speak with your ophthalmologist.

This guide provides a quick overview of the different common disabilities some college students have and the different resources and technologies available to them. Categories include mobile app recommendations, software, and online resources.