I have had lots of experience using adaptations with students usually in the form of Differentiated Instruction but moving toward Universal Design for Learning. I regularly have assignments where students can choose how they share what they know in audio or writing, for example and give students the option to complete journal entries through writing or typing (on an iPad).
I also use flexible seating in my class, so students can work wherever they like: table, desk, floor using clipboards, etc. Some students have chosen a desk and remained there all year while others have found comfy places that suit them best around the classroom.
For one student, I blow up work to 11 x17 and cut it in half because he has fine motor challenges and needs extra room to write, but also reduce the amount of work because he needs more time.
Adaptations are just a regular part of my planning, instruction, and environment.
I haven't yet had the experience of modifying the curriculum for a student, but I'd be interested in hearing about the experiences of others, and I'm not familiar with assistive technology other than some features of an iPad such as text-to-speech and speech-to-text.
Teachthought has a list of 15 different assistive technology tools that can be utilized for students with exceptionalities: https://www.teachthought.com/technology/15-assistive-technology-tools-resources-for-students-with-disabilities/
Edutopia also compiled a list of low-cost and no-cost assistive technology tools and resources for students with exceptionalities that you can find here:https://www.edutopia.org/topic/assistive-technology
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