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ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY

WHAT IS ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY?

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ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY

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  1. Assistive Technology What is it?

  2. Assistive Technology • Assistive technology is an umbrella term that includes assistive, adaptive, and rehabilitative devices for people with disabilities and also includes the process used in selecting, locating, and using them.

  3. What is Assistive Technology (AT)? • AT can be low tech like communication boards made of cardboard or fuzzy felt. • AT can be high tech such as special purpose computers. • AT can be hardware such as prosthetics, attachment devices (mounting systems), and positioning devices. • AT can be computer hardware, like special switches, keyboards, and pointing devices. • AT can be computer software such as screen-readers or communication software. • AT can be inclusive or specialized learning materials and curriculum aids. • AT can be specialized curricular software. • AT can be much more, including electronic devices, wheel chairs, walkers, braces, educational software, power lifts, pencil holders, eye-gaze, and head trackers. Different disabilities require different assistive technologies.

  4. Top 4 Tips for Choosing the Right Assistive Technology • Choose the Right Assistive Technology (AT) for Special Education Students • Assess Student Needs - Determine the Simplest Way to Address the Problem • Consult an Assistive Technology Specialist for a Reliable, Valid Assessment • Try it Before You Buy

  5. It’s the law • IDEA requires IEP teams to consider the assistive technology needs of all children with disabilities. • IDEA also requires schools to provide assistive technology training for the teachers, child, and family.

  6. There are several key pieces of federal legislation that are relevant to the discussion of assistive technology. • Americans with Disabilities Act • National Instructional Materials Accessibility Standard • No Child Left Behind • Office of Special Education Programs Letters of Interpretation • Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973

  7. Seeing impaired • Screen readers- software programs that allow blind or visually impaired users to read the text that is displayed on the computer screen with a speech synthesizer

  8. Hearing Impaired • Audio books and publications- Recorded books allow users to listen to text and are available in a variety of formats, such as audiocassettes, CDs, and MP3 downloads.

  9. Physically disabled • Face Mouse- For students with limited mobility, Claro’s FaceMouse turns a standard webcam into a mouse operator, allowing students to use their head and facial gestures to perform a number of tasks, including pointing the cursor, clicking on sites, or typing on the keyboard.

  10. Learning Disabled • I-pads- using the different apps can help with students who have learning disabilities.

  11. Reference Page • http://learningdisabilities.about.com/od/resourcesresearch/tp/choosetechnol.htm • http://www.atia.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3859 • http://www.wrightslaw.com/info/atech.index.htm • http://www.atp.ne.gov/techassist/def-legal.html

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