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Assistive Technology - Thompson

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Assistive Technology - Thompson

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  1. Assistive Technology Claire Thompson ED505 Nielsen 2011

  2. Defining and Understanding Assistive Technology Assistive Technology (AT) is any device or service that helps a student with a disability to meet his or her individualized education program (IEP) goals and to participate in the general education setting to the greatest possible extent. More simply, AT improves the functional performance of an individual with a disability. Laidlaw 2013

  3. How does AT work in the classroom and beyond? Students can utilize assistive technology to: • Communicate • Perform academic tasks • Participate in social and extracurricular activities • Move or travel around the school • Use proper seating and positioning • Access materials Crossdale 2013

  4. Laws Addressing Assistive Technology Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 (IDEA ’04) IDEA ’04 defines an 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” (e.g., a cochlear implant). IDEA ’04 defines an assistive technology service as “any service that directly assists a child with a disability in the selection, acquisition, or use of an assistive technology device.”

  5. Understanding IDEA ‘04 There are a wide range of devices that may aid a child in achieving their educational goals. From devices as simple as a special pencil grip to highly advanced computerized chairs, the goal is that the device aid the child in receiving a free and appropriate public education. The second important piece of the puzzle included in IDEA ‘04 is that every child also have the necessary services available along with the devices. In this way, the child, parents, teachers, and members of the IEP team can all ensure that devices are utilized in the proper manner.

  6. Examples of Assistive Technology The remaining slides discuss how children with different disabilities make use of assistive technology in the classroom. Examples include: hearing impaired, vision impaired, learning disabilities, and physical disabilities. ESC Region 13 2015

  7. Assisted Listening Devices (ALD) can greatly improve the signal-to-noise ratio in the classroom setting. In addition to increased volume, ALDs provide the listener with a direct connection to the sound source and helps minimize the effects of background noise, distance and room acoustics. Audiologic Rehabilitation 2015 Hearing Impaired

  8. Braille Lite functions as a note taker that allows students to type notes in class using a specialized keyboard. A Braille display on the front allows students to check what they've written and an optional speech function reads the text aloud. Shepherd 2005 Vision Impaired

  9. Word prediction software can help a student in completing writing assignments by "predicting" a word the student intends to use. The software aids children who struggle with writing to use proper spelling, grammar, and word choices, with fewer keystrokes. IntelliTalk 2015 Learning Disabled

  10. Students with significant motor disabilities may need a powered wheelchair to access their environment. Students can operate the wheelchair through controls that allow a single-switch user to manipulate all aspects of movement. Physically Disabled Medicaleshop 2015

  11. References Audiologic Rehabilitation (2015). Environmental Factors. Retrieved March 21, 2015, from https://sites.google.com/site/coreandcare/home/environmental-factors The IRIS Center for Training Enhancements (2010). Assistive Technology: An Overview. Retrieved March 20, 2015, from http://iris.peabody.vanderbilt.edu/module/at Crossdale, S. (2013) Low Tech Tools for Inclusive Education (LOTTIE). Retrieved March 22, 2015, from http://ttactechtuesday.pbworks.com/w/page/42427248/LoTTIE ESC Region 13 Image Retrieved on March 22, 2015, from http://www4.esc13.net/assistivetech Gierach, J. (2009). Assessing Students Needs for Assistive Technology (ASNAT): A Research Manual for School District Teams. Retrieved on March 21, 2015, from WATI http://www.wati.org/content/supports/free/pdf/ASNAT5thEditionJun09.pdf IntelliTalk (2015). Image retrieved March 22, 2015, from http://www.synapse-ada.com/intellitools/new/IntelliTalk_3.htm Laidlaw, S. (2013). Research Update:Assistive Technology in Performing Arts Organizations. Retrieved March 22, 2015, from http://amt-lab.org/blog/2013/9/research-update-assistive-technology-in-performing-arts-organizations

  12. References Continued Medicaleshop (2015). Image retrieved March 22, 2015, from http://www.medicaleshop.com/ottobock-skippi-pediatric-power-wheelchair.html Neilsen, L. (2011). The Innovative Educator. Retrieved on March 22, 2015, from http://theinnovativeeducator.blogspot.com/2011/07/free-assistive-technology-tools-to-make.html Shepherd, J. (2005). UK Leads National Study into Technology for Children with Special Needs. Retrieved on March 22, 2015, from http://www.uky.edu/Education/news/05/research1.html

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