Develop a plan to try
out a new technology. Here is how to do this:
Choose a technology that may help you.
Think about the skills that you need to develop in order
to use it successfully. For instance: Do you need to learn to
type? Do you need to develop knowledge of a computer program?
Do you need to develop physical strength? Do you need to learn
to dictate?
Try out the technology. Here are some ideas:
- Your school district assistive technology department (or maybe
just the computer lab in your school).
- A local college or university
disability services office.
- Use the Post-ITT Website.
- A local university or hospital rehabilitation medicine department A state
lend/loan program (see
http://www.ed.gov/offices/OSERS/NIDRR )
- A company or distributor's free trial offer
- Free documentation software
Go for it! Take charge. Beg; borrow (but don't steal) the technologies
that interest you. Keep in mind that getting the most out of these
technologies will likely take time because of a skill you may
need to develop. Be patient, the process can be slow.
