Apps that can Provide Visual Supports

AT devices can help students with their academic needs as they transition into college.  Applications can also help students with support while they are in college by providing visual supports so that they can functionally and socially participate in their home and community.

The Laureate Learning System (http://www.llsys.com/) programs teach functional skills that students would need to be successful on their own.  It can be accessed by computer, touch screen, or switch which will accommodate a variety of disabilities. These programs focus on important vocabulary which students will likely see in college, and their community.  Below is a video that describes the program:

The Attainment Company (http://www.attainmentcompany.com/) also has applications that can be customized and focus on functional skills.  

Visual Supports

Students with multiple disabilities, autism, or poor organizational skills will need support through the use of visual supports.  Picture schedules, activity sequences, or representations of events can be cues for students to complete them, or help them be aware of what happens next.  Boardmaker Software (http://www.mayer-johnson.com/boardmaker-software) provides a great resource that will make such things. It is expensive to buy, but offers free trials that will help in deciding whether this program will be beneficial for your child's individual need. Students can create a picture schedule of the school day, or even a to-do list for their job in the work force. The example below shows some pictures and cues of what can be produced from BoardMaker. 

Pogo Boards (http://www.pogoboards.com/) can also generate picture schedules and activity sequences that can be used on an I-pad or other mobile device.

I-Pad Apps
iPrompt (https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/iprompts-visual-supports-schedules/id410386084) which was created by teachers and parents, help students stay on task and transition between activities with picture-based prompts.
First-Then (https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/first-then-visual-schedule/id355527801)  uses digital picture schedule and provide options to record messages.
Picture Planner (http://www.cognitopia.com/picture-planner/)  is designed so that students with cognitive disabilities can construct picture schedules for themselves on the computer and then print it out or use it on a mobile device.

References:

Dell, A., Newton, D., & Petroff, J. (2012). Assistive Technology in the classroom: Enhancing the School Experiences of Students with Disabilities. Pearson.