Options in the mode of physical response

Examples: alternatives to pen and pencil or mouse

CAST explanation

Check out the Froguts virtual dissection demo.  This is a great alternative for students who do not have the ability to perform a dissection. (You have this on your SMARTBoard, too.)

The National Gallery of Art presents many different choices for users to create art virtually.  Sites such as these are ideal for students who have difficulty holding a real pencil or paintbrush.

Options in the means of navigation

Examples:  joystick, switches, scanning, hand, voice

CAST explanation

At the Science Up Close site, users can elect to use keyboard shortcuts or mouse to navigate on the website.

Options for accessing tools and assistive technologies

Examples:  keyboard commands, customized overlays or keyboards

CAST explanation

On the Tar Heel Reader site, users can elect to use many different ways to access the online books (switches, alternative keyboards, touch screens, dedicated AAC devices.)