I Can Soar: Angie

Author: 
American Institutes for Research
Year: 
2007

Voice-output assistive technology of varying difficulty levels help Angie, a 5-year old with cerebral palsy, participate in class and communicate with her family at home. With the appropriate training, even her older sister can program culturally specific recordings so Angie can use them in conversation. Watch this video to see how.

Source: 
U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs
Type: 
Video
Supporting Struggling Students: 
Assistive Technology

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