Assistive Technology

1. Cynthia Balderas, Elizabeth Castillo, Juan Garcia, Daniela Guardiola Assistive Technology

2. Assistive Technology “Any item, piece of equipment, or product system, whether acquired commercially off the shelf, modified, or customized, that is used to increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities of a child with a disability.” (20 U.S.C., 1401, Section 601[1])

3. What is it? • “Assistive technology (AT) refers to a wide range of devices, services,  strategies,  and  practices  that  are  developed  and  used  to  assist individuals with disabilities to deal with  their problems (Cook & Hussey,  2002).” • They increase, maintain, or improve the functional capabilities of children with disabilities.

4. Some definitions… • Low-tech assistive devices • Low cost • Ex: Adapted eating utensils, picture communication books, clip boards for holding papers steady • High-tech assistive devices • Higher cost • Ex: Computerized synthetic speech devices, electronic switches that can be activated by eye movements

5. Examples of AT http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://edschool.csuhayward.edu/departments/ted/instruction/howe/5500/AT/atcartoon.gif&imgrefurl=http://edschool.csuhayward.edu/departments/ted/instruction/howe/5500/AT/contents.html&usg=__QKWEgk-h6zn6stA2_4rVhuYH0Ek=&h=288&w=404&sz=58&hl=en&start=3&um=1&tbnid=reGYMF9D8sWZVM:&tbnh=88&tbnw=124&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dassistive%2Btechnology%26hl%3Den%26client%3Dsafari%26rls%3Den-us%26sa%3DN%26um%3D1

6. Examples of AT http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://edschool.csuhayward.edu/departments/ted/instruction/howe/5500/AT/atcartoon.gif&imgrefurl=http://edschool.csuhayward.edu/departments/ted/instruction/howe/5500/AT/contents.html&usg=__QKWEgk-h6zn6stA2_4rVhuYH0Ek=&h=288&w=404&sz=58&hl=en&start=3&um=1&tbnid=reGYMF9D8sWZVM:&tbnh=88&tbnw=124&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dassistive%2Btechnology%26hl%3Den%26client%3Dsafari%26rls%3Den-us%26sa%3DN%26um%3D1

7. Examples of AT http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://edschool.csuhayward.edu/departments/ted/instruction/howe/5500/AT/atcartoon.gif&imgrefurl=http://edschool.csuhayward.edu/departments/ted/instruction/howe/5500/AT/contents.html&usg=__QKWEgk-h6zn6stA2_4rVhuYH0Ek=&h=288&w=404&sz=58&hl=en&start=3&um=1&tbnid=reGYMF9D8sWZVM:&tbnh=88&tbnw=124&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dassistive%2Btechnology%26hl%3Den%26client%3Dsafari%26rls%3Den-us%26sa%3DN%26um%3D1

8. Examples of AT http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://edschool.csuhayward.edu/departments/ted/instruction/howe/5500/AT/atcartoon.gif&imgrefurl=http://edschool.csuhayward.edu/departments/ted/instruction/howe/5500/AT/contents.html&usg=__QKWEgk-h6zn6stA2_4rVhuYH0Ek=&h=288&w=404&sz=58&hl=en&start=3&um=1&tbnid=reGYMF9D8sWZVM:&tbnh=88&tbnw=124&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dassistive%2Btechnology%26hl%3Den%26client%3Dsafari%26rls%3Den-us%26sa%3DN%26um%3D1

9. Examples of AT http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://edschool.csuhayward.edu/departments/ted/instruction/howe/5500/AT/atcartoon.gif&imgrefurl=http://edschool.csuhayward.edu/departments/ted/instruction/howe/5500/AT/contents.html&usg=__QKWEgk-h6zn6stA2_4rVhuYH0Ek=&h=288&w=404&sz=58&hl=en&start=3&um=1&tbnid=reGYMF9D8sWZVM:&tbnh=88&tbnw=124&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dassistive%2Btechnology%26hl%3Den%26client%3Dsafari%26rls%3Den-us%26sa%3DN%26um%3D1

10. Laws and Historical Background Special Needs Students Regular Education Students http://images.google.com

11. The Education for All Handicapped Children Act of 1975 • To assure that all children with disabilities receive a free appropriate public education • To protect the rights of children with disabilities and their parents http://images.google.com

12. To help state and local education agencies provide for the education of all children with disabilities To assess and assure the effectiveness of efforts to educate all children with disabilities The Education for All Handicapped Children Act of 1975 education.washington.edu/.../test4test.html

13. Every student is entitles to a free and appropriate public education Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 1990 • They should be educated in the least restrictive environment Photo of graphic courtesy William Bronston, M.D http://www.mnddc.org/parallels2/three/010.htm

14. Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 “The Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 will help children learn better by promoting accountability for results, enhancing parent involvement, using proven practices and materials, providing more flexibility, and reducing paperwork burdens for teachers, states and local school districts.” --- President George W. Bush

15. No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 “ NCLB has increased the expectations for some students with mild disabilities and some of them have measured up.” --Special Education Director “It is critical that students with disabilities remain included in the accountability system to ensure that they are receiving the same high quality education as their non-disabled peers.” --Special Education Director http://www.susanohanian.org/cartoons_index.html

16. Assistive Technology Act of 2004 Ensures continued funding for assistive technology Provides assistive technology to persons with disabilities, so they can more fully participate in education, employment, and daily activities http://images.google.com http://images.google.com http://www.abc-pactt.org/

17. Impact on EducationPast to Present Present Students with special needs are entitles to a free education in the least restrictive environment with an IEP that might include assistive technology http://www.mnddc.org/parallels2/three/008.htm http://www.chrisbeetles.com/gallery/images /pictures/C25038-s.jpg 1960-1975 Students with special need went to school but many were not given the individual instruction or assistive technology needed. 1970-1990 The idea of integration into a least restrictive environment developed and was guaranteed by IDEA in 1990 1900-1960 Students with special needs were institutionalized or sayed home. http://images.google.com http://www.mnddc.org/parallels2/three/007.htm

18. Eligibility Requirements A student must be identified with a disability first before they are eligible for assistive technology IEP team must then evaluate the child first to see if assistive technology would improve the functional capabilities of the child with disability In our district we call the IEP team the Admissions Review and Dismissal committee Then it is up to the Admissions Review and Dismissal committee then must state what assistive technology the student needs in the students IEP. The ARD committee then reviews the IEP for the next school year and can make whatever changes they deem necessary. The ARD committee is made up of classroom teacher, special Ed. teacher, diagnostician, principal and parent.

19. Eligibility Requirements Summary http://media.walton.k12.ga.us/District/Departments/ExecpEd/Images/ExecpEd.jpg Children who have been Identified with a disability Individualized Education Program (IEP) Team decides whether a student is in need of assistive technology IEP Team consists of the classroom teacher, special Ed. teacher, Diagnostician, parent and principal Teacher must follow IEP

20. Roles of the School District Evaluates the needs of the child with a disability Purchases the device the child is going to use Provides training for child and parents on how to use the device Provides training for the teachers working with the child

21. Roles of the Teacher https://myplace.durhamcollege.ca/durham/htmlemailupload/Image/IMG_9706.jpg Follows the IEP of the student Makes sure there is proper use of the assistive technology device Addresses the needs of the student Has proper training on the device the student is using

22. Role of the MTT The role of the MTT is to ensure all students are finding success using technology therefore it is important to provide the technology resources for students with disabilities to enable them to learn more productively. http://img.zdnet.com/techDirectory/_ACCESS1.GIF

23. Steps To Take To Use New Technology with Exceptional Children • Assess the learning situation • Identify specific needs • Identify specific subject areas • Identify specific skill to target and level of instruction • Select software appropriate for identified needs • Select hardware and peripherals for identified needs www.adcet.edu.au/.../Assistive_Technology.chpx

24. MTT Resources Progress Report on the Texas Long-Range Plan for Technology www.tea.state.tx.us/curriculum (Select Technology Applications.) www.techttp://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/technology/ta/edstd.html#edstd3happsnetwork.org http://www.educationworld.com/special_ed/assistive/index.shtml http://projectit.ua.edu/mttlinks.html http://www.pluk.org/AT1.html

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26. Conclusion “For most people technology makes things easier. For persons with disabilities, technology makes things possible.” Fleming, 1999

27. Lisa’s Resources Slides 21- 26 (Lisa Castillo) Texas Education Agency Master Technology Teacher Retrieved from http://www.tea.state.tx.us/index3.aspx?id=444 • Fleming, A. (1999). Assistive Technology and Learning Disabilities. Retrieved from Education Resources Information Center. (ED434473) Pictures • http://img.zdnet.com/techDirectory/_ACCESS1.GIF • www.adcet.edu.au/.../Assistive_Technology.chpx • www.ohioregion14.org/.../2008/03/giangreco.png

28. Slides 1-9 (Daniela Guardiola) Chmiliar, L. & Cheung, B. (2007). Assistive technology for teachers-Innovation and accessibility online. Developmental Disabilities Bulletin, 35(1&2), 18-28. Heward, W., (2003). 466, Physical Disabilities, Health Impairments, and Traumatic Brain Injury. In Sharp, A.P. (Ed.), Exceptional Children: An Introduction to Special Education 7th Edition (pp. 438-479). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Merrill Prentice Hall. Howe, Abe. (n.d.) Assistive Technology. Retrieved July 19, 2009, from http://edschool.csuhayward.edu/departments/ted/instruction/howe/5500/AT/contents.html Kelker, K.A., Holt, R., Moses, K., (1997). Family guide to assistive technology. Retreived July 19, 2009 from http://www.pluk.org/AT1.html#2 References

29. References • Slides 10-17 (Cynthia Balderas) • Cole, Cassandra. (Fall 2006). Center for Evaluation and Education Policy. Retrieved July 18, 2009, from http://www.ceep.indiana.edu/projects/PDF/PB_V4N11_Fall_2006_NCLB_dis.pdf • Relton, Joy. (January 2005). Policy Issues. Retrieved July 19, 2009, from http://www.afb.org/AFBPress/pub.asp?DocID=aw060109 • Individuals with Disabilities Act of 2004 (n.d). In Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Retrieved July 19, 2004, from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Individuals_with_Disabilities_Education_Act • Parallels in Time II.(2006) The Minnesota Governor's Councils on Developmental Disabilities.Retrieved July 19, 2004, fromhttp://www.mnddc.org/parallels2/index.htm

30. References Slides 18-21 (Juan Garcia) http://idea.ed.gov/explore/home http://www.tea.state.tx.us/ Pictures http://media.walton.k12.ga.us/District/Departments/ExecpEd/Images/ExecpEd.jpg https://myplace.durhamcollege.ca/durham/htmlemailupload/Image/IMG_9706.jpg

31. Pictures Used Slide 1: http://edschool.csuhayward.edu/departments/ted/instruction/howe/5500/AT/contents.html Slide 2: http://www.ilwig.net/resources/assistive_technology.html Slide 3: http://edschool.csuhayward.edu/departments/ted/instruction/howe/5500/AT/contents.html Slide 4: http://simmonsatshowcase.wikispaces.com/Assistive+Technology+Implementation+Model+-+CETT+Team?f=print Slide 5: http://www.bindependent.com/cgi-bin/shopper.cgi?preadd=action&key=elc142 Slide 5: http://aramedia.com/aslintro.htm Slide 5: http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Logitech-trackball.jpg Slide 6: http://www.abledata.com/abledata.cfm?pageid=19327&ksectionid=19327&top=15466 Slide 6: https://www.ibmilw.com/item/view/id/100819 Slide 6: http://blog.vcu.edu/ttac/assistive_technologies/ Slide 6: https://www.kansasworks.com/ada/disability/dis_dev_dsp.cfm?adiid=10&callingfile=dis_controller_dsp.cfm&hash=BE3A0E3D8E27AACE08F30A3932A3F641

32. Pictures Used Slide 7: http://nestaquin.wordpress.com/2009/05/20/the-strauss-tapes-part-xv/ Slide7: http://www.1st-grammarchecksoftware.com/ Slide 7: http://support.prentrom.com/article.php?id=460 Slide 8: http://www.waltham.lib.ma.us/blog/main/?p=268 Slide 8: http://hoa-viet.com/forum/showthread.php?p=22907 Slide 8: http://www.sparknotes.com/math/algebra1/graphingequations/section1.html Slide 8: http://www.freewebs.com/writingwithict/talkit.htm Slide 10 http://images.google.com Slide 11 http://images.google.com Slide 12 http://images.google.com

33. Pictures Used http://www.chrisbeetles.com/gallery/images/pictures/C25038-s.jpg http://www.mnddc.org/parallels2/three/007.htm http://www.mnddc.org/parallels2/three/008.htm Slide 13: http://www.mnddc.org/parallels2/three/010.htm Slide 15: http://www.susanohanian.org/cartoons_index.html Slide 16: http://www.abc-pactt.org/ Slide 16 http://images.google.com Slide 16 http://images.google.com Slide 17 Slide 17 Slide 17 Slide 17 http://images.google.com