Welcome to the Exploratorium Catalog
Discover a curated collection of assistive and accessible technology tools, software, resources, and strategies that support high-leverage inclusive practices and advance equity and belonging for all learners within a responsive MTSS framework. Each resource includes practical guides on the what, why, and how—plus real stories from Washington classrooms that bring these tools to life.
Executive Function and Self-Regulation
- toolAlternative lighting
- toolAlternative seating (general)
- toolFidgets- Foot
- toolFidgets- Oral
- toolFidgets- Tactile
- toolFidgets- Visual
- strategyHeavy Work
- toolNoise Cancelling Headphones
- toolRocketbook
- strategyThe NEW Whole-Body “Listening”
- toolTimers
- toolVisual Schedules
- toolWeighted Blankets and Lap Pads
- toolWiggle Cushions
- toolWobble Stools
Environmental Control
Tools that Work Across Multiple Domains
Augmentative Alternative Communication
- strategyAided Language Stimulation
- toolAugmentative Alternative Communication
- toolBig Core Boards
- strategyCommunication Partner Training
- toolCore Vocabulary
- toolLow-Tech Systems
- toolMid-Tech Systems
- strategyPeer Modeling/Peer Partnership
- toolPicSeePal
- toolRecordable Switches
- toolRobust AAC Symbol-Based Systems
- toolRobust AAC Text-Based Systems
- toolTalking Photo Albums
- toolVoice Amplification Systems
Academics: Math
Academics: Reading
- softwareBookshare
- softwareClicker
- toolDigital Books
- toolEdge- Read-Aloud
- toolGraphic Organizer (Reading)
- strategyHigh-Contrast
- strategyLine-Focus/Reading Window
- softwareRead&Write
- softwareReadTopia
- toolScanning Pens
- strategySelf-Selected Reading
- strategyShared Reading
- softwareSnap&Read
- strategyText-to-Speech (Read Aloud)
- softwareuPAR
Academics: STEM
Academics: Writing
- toolAdapted Paper
- toolAlternative Pencils
- strategyBook-making
- softwareClicker 8 (Writing)
- softwareCo:Writer
- strategyGraphic Organizer (Writing)
- toolLow Tech Literacy Kit
- toolLow-Tech Writing Supports
- toolPrivo-Wireless
- toolPulse Pen
- strategyShared Writing/Predictable Chart Writing
- toolSlant Board
- strategySpeech-to-Text/Dictation
- strategyWord Prediction
Access to Play and Recreation
Alternative Access: Alternative Access to Computers
- toolAdapted Keyboards
- toolAdaptive Mice
- toolHeadsets
- toolJoysticks
- toolMicrophones
- toolMicrosoft Adaptive Hub
- toolStyluses
- toolTrackballs
- toolTrackpads
Alternative Access: Software
- softwareHelpKidzLearn
Alternative Access: Switches
Alternative Access: Tools (general)
Hearing
- strategyClosed Captioning
- toolDM/FM Systems
- toolLight Up Timers
- toolRed Cat Amplifier
Vision
- strategyAlt-Text Added to Images
- strategyAudio Descriptions within Videos
- toolBraille Label Maker
- toolHigh Contrast Books
- toolHigh Contrast Keyboards
- strategyHigh Contrast Text
- tooliPad Pro
- toolLight Box
- toolMagnifying Reading Ruler
- toolRefreshable Braille Display
- toolTalking Calculator
- toolVideo Magnifiers
- toolVisioBooks
- toolVisually Impaired Activity Center