Technical aids and information technology are the subjects of this document, one of 9 modules in an 11-unit resource pack designed to help trainers and postsecondary and continuing education staff meet the needs of special needs students in Great Britain. Having completed the module, staff should be able to: (1) identify technical aids; (2) include the use of technical aids by learners in a course or training program; (3) show how technical aids can help learners with special needs gain access and participate; (4) identify the main uses of information technology (IT) in training and teaching; (5) choose appropriate computer-assisted learning (CAL) software packages to meet special needs; and (6) use two strategies for the application of CAL in a course or training program. The module explains the value of IT for special needs students and how to evaluate CAL programs. For special needs learners, it is recommended that programs should: contain minimal text with clear layout; facilitate instruction recall to the screen with single-key input; contain safeguards for error input so that mistaken input by the student does not result in a program's crashing; contain uncluttered and accurate graphics; allow easy input; permit variation in acceptable language input responses; include simple procedures for modifying the program; and provide for alternative peripheral input, such as joystick, light pen, thumb switch, and touch screen. Appendixes include: an outline of the process to assess study aids and strategies; checklists for context, technical needs, equipment, resources, and learner's needs; a sample questionnaire for obtaining checklist data; and an example of a self-profile used to ascertain the learner's perception of needs. (CML)