Accessibility tools are a great way for teachers and students to connect in the classroom. Students who have accessibility issues may experience sensory impairment or language barriers that can hinder their education. Teachers may even display their own struggles when lecturing or maneuvering around the classroom so everyone can hear them, and these tools can help the environment become a positive and productive experience! Some tools I liked are:

*Thunder T3- this tool is an earmuffs feature that reduces noise in the classroom using Air Flow technology.

*Smartpens- using Bluetooth technology, recorded audio can be sent to a smartphone, tablet, or PC.

*Handheld Magnifiers- used to magnify text for those who have visual restrictions.

*JAWS- also for the visually impaired. This feature is a screen reader and helps with mouse navigation.

*Sonocent- captures slides, texts, and audio in note-taking form.

*Kurzweil- the struggle for literacy is reduced by having built-in features for reading, writing, and study skills.

*Dragon Naturally Speaking- a voice-driven program that allows students to create, format, and edit documents.

Accessibility Toolbox – The Wellness Center | Stockton University