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LaShaunta' Matthews' Assistive Technology Assignment

Various forms of assistive technology that can be used in the general education classroom.

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LaShaunta' Matthews' Assistive Technology Assignment

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  1. Assistive Technology Presentation By:LaShaunta’Matthews

  2. What is Assistive Technology? Assistive technology is any device or service that helps a student with a disability to meet his or her IEP goals and to participate in the general education classroom. Assistive technology improves the functional performance of an individual with a disability. http://iris.peabody.vanderbilt.edu/ (2014)

  3. What is Assistive Technology?continued… The Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 (IDEA ’04) defines assistive technology device as “any item, piece of equipment, or product system, that is used to increase, maintain, or improve the functional capabilities of a child and specifically excludes a medical device that is surgically implanted or the replacement of such device”. (Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1401(1)) or IDEA Amendments of 2004, P.L. 108-446, 20 U.S. C. S 1400 et seq., 300.06)

  4. Student Uses for Assistive Technology • To communicate • Perform academic tasks • Access materials • Move or travel around the school

  5. Assistive Technology and The Law

  6. Federal law defines assistive technology as being both devices and services. With these two areas to consider. The devices are the tools that students use to aid them in their learning and completing task work. Whereas assistive technology services has several components outlined to meet the needs of student learners; which are: • Assistive technology evaluation • Purchasing and modification of equipment • Training provided for the student, family, teachers, and other professionals. • Margaret E. Bausch, EdD • Associate ProfessorDepartment of Special Education and Rehabilitation Counseling • University of Kentucky

  7. Types of Assistive Technology designed for Students Who Are: • Hearing Impaired • Seeing Impaired • Learning Disabled • Physically Disabled

  8. Hearing Impaired CART The CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) system, can be used in several ways. This device which was initially used in courtrooms to transcribe, can also be used in the classroom. With this system, all speech is recorded. This allows the hearing impaired student to keep up with comments from other students, and participate more fully in the classroom. Another benefit is that there is a written record of everything said in the classroom. The teacher can use these transcripts to review his or her classroom material and student remarks. C.A.R.T. www.californiaearinstitute.com/hearingdevice (2014)

  9. Seeing Impaired Eye-Pal Vision The Eye-Pal Vision is a smart magnifier that also reads out loud. This device can automatically determine an object’s size and read fine print. With this device, a person can navigate through a document with hand gestures or arrow keys which are located on the keyboard. Eye-Pal Vision www.adaptivetr.com (2014)

  10. Learning Disabled Variable Speed Tape Recorder A tape recorder will give the user an opportunity to listen to pre-recorded text or to capture spoken information and play it back later. The variable speed tape recorders can speed up or slow down the playback rate without altering the speaker’s voice. This tool will be useful for students who struggle with listening and reading. Variable Speed Tape Recorder www.GreatSchools.org/assistivetechnology(2014)

  11. Physically Disabled Roller II Joystick Specifically designed for the user who may have difficulty operating the conventional computer mouse. The removable finger guard aids in locating the correct switch, which also supports the hand and avoids pressing the wrong keys. This device is right hand and left hand compatible. Roller II Joystick www.Infogrip.com (2014)

  12. A Guide to Disability Rights Laws. (2012, April 9). Retrieved from http://www.ada.gov/cguide.htm#anchor62335 AT in Education - Definitions & Legal Requirements. (2008). Retrieved from http://www.atp.ne.gov/techassist/def-legal.html Bausch, M. (n.d.). IRIS | Page 3: Assistive Technology Services. Retrieved from http://iris.peabody.vanderbilt.edu/module/at/cresource/what-should-ms-adelaide-know-about-assistive- technology-and-how-it-is-used-by-students-with-disabilities/at_03/#content Hearing Device Center * Classroom Assistive Listening Device * California Ear Institute * Ear Doctors * Palo Alto. (2014, March 12). Retrieved from http://www.californiaearinstitute.com/hearing-device-center-listening- device-classroom-bay-area.php References

  13. References Low Vision - Magnification, Software, Cell Phone, Reading Solutions. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.adaptivetr.com/low-vision Roller II Joystick | Infogrip. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.infogrip.com/roller-joystick.html Stanberry, K., & Raskind, M. (2009). Assistive Technology for Kids with Learning Disabilities: An Overview | Reading Rockets. Retrieved from http://www.readingrockets.org/article/assistive-technology-kids-learning-disabilities-overview Stanberry, K., & Raskind, M. (2010, February). Variable Speed Tape Recorders - Assistive Technology | GreatSchools. Retrieved from http://www.greatschools.org/special-education/assistive-technology/947-variable-speed-tape- recorders.gs?content=947

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