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ASSISTIVE technology

ASSISTIVE technology. Kia R Carter WMU EDT 347. Assistive Technology.

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ASSISTIVE technology

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  1. ASSISTIVE technology Kia R Carter WMU EDT 347

  2. Assistive Technology • Any item, piece of equipment, or product system, whether acquired commercially or off the shelf, modified, or customized, that is used to increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities. http://www.buffalostate.edu/offices/disabilityservices/glossary.htm

  3. Communication Devices • The SuperTalker progressivecommunicator is a great introduction to augmentative communication for nonspeaking users who can press keys on a keyboard or press external switches. • The SuperTalker progressive communicator is a powerful, yet easy to use voice output device designed to grow with your student • This product is great for people who have trouble with communicating words, they can use the keys to communicate with others instead. http://www.ablenetinc.com/cart/Browse.asp

  4. Super Talker Communicator • SuperTalker can be configured in one, two, four and eight grid formats eliminating the need for your student to learn a new device as his or her needs change and abilities grow • SuperTalker is even equipped with a special switch jack to allow single switch users to access a sequence of messages before learning to make their own selections • The cost this communicator can range from $300-$400 depending on the type you need. You can find this product and other types of communicators at ablenet.com. http://www.gokeytech.com/supertalker.htm

  5. About Me! • I work for my mom who owns her own roofing company with my stepfather. • This is my fourth year at Western Michigan University majoring in Elementary Education specifically early childhood. I have nine classes left to complete before I can intern.

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