Instructional Aids

Instructional Aids refers to all tools that support students with disabilities in learning activities, including those that enhance reading comprehension, calculations, and any aid in understanding abstract concepts—are classified as instructional aids. These tools are not limited to classroom use. They can also support homework completion. In some cases, they are integrated with reading, writing, and math interventions or serve as accommodations for students with special needs.

Here are some examples of instructional aids.

The large calculator has a clear grid that helps users press the right keys and can read numbers aloud in different ways.
There are different types of reading pens. Some are made to work with pre-recorded books. Some allow instructors to record their own audio and match it to stickers, so they can apply the stickers to any book they choose.
The tactile globe uses different textures to help people with visual impairments explore the world through touch.
This tactile learning set uses different textures to help children with visual impairments explore and recognize shapes.