Don Johnston





Introduction
Don Johnston has focused on developing assistive technologies (switches) for physically handicapped kids for over 30 years. His first product was the Audio Scan; a computer device that provided non-verbal students and those with multiple handicaps a resource to help them communicate using switch technology. For the first time, many of these students could speak in complete sentences using this device that spoke in different audio prompts selected by switch technology. He also developed Co:Writer (word prediction tool) and Write:OutLoud (word processing tool with writing supports) for struggling learners, now used by over 5,000 school districts in the country. Regarding awards, Don just received a pioneer award at C-SUN for his focus in the assistive tech field and recieved a leadership award from the TAM organization (Technology Access Materials) for his many contributions to special education.

Author or Authors
Valerie Chernek