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Assistive Technology Presentation

This PowerPoint presentation will tell you what assistive technology is, laws that protect AT, and examples of technology tools.

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Assistive Technology Presentation

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  1. Assistive Technology By: Laura Smith EDU 505

  2. What Is AT? • Assistive Technology (AT) is any tool or piece of equipment that helps to increase or improve the functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities. • These pieces of technology help to aid disabled people to perform daily functions more quickly, easily, or independently. • AT tools can range from very expensive pieces to low-cost pieces.

  3. IDEA • Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) was reauthorized in 1997 by the Federal government. • IDEA protects disabled students by mandating assistive technology devises or services to be considered for each child with a disability. • These services/tools are reflected in the student’s Individual Education Plan (IEP) as a method for use with the general curriculum.

  4. Other Laws • Other laws that protect individuals with the use of assistive technology are The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. • These laws require schools to provide AT for students (if needed) with disabilities.

  5. Examples • Over the next few slides, you will see examples and images of assistive technology that helps to aid students with hearing, seeing, learning, and physical disabilities.

  6. FM Systems • FM systems are a very common AT tool that is used for students with hearing disabilities. • The teacher wears a wireless transmitter and the student wears the receiver. • As the teacher speaks into the transmitter, it broadcasts radio waves that are picked up by the receiver. • This allows the student to hear the teacher anywhere within the broadcast area.

  7. FM Systems Source: http://www.michdhh.org/assistive_devices/images/audisee2.jpg

  8. Magnifiers • Magnifiers are a common assistive technology tool that is used for students with visual impairments. • Magnifiers are used to enlarge words or pictures so students can see them better. • Magnifiers come in many shapes and sizes. Some can be handheld, others can be full page. • By using magnifiers, they can help visually impaired students become a more successful learner despite their disability.

  9. Magnifiers Source: http://www.michigan.gov/images/visually_impaired_student_reading_with_CCTV_116641_7.jpg

  10. Audio Books • Audio books are an example of assistive technology for students with learning disabilities. • These books can range from a classroom read aloud to classroom textbooks. • Audio books are prerecorded or narrated books that students can listen to in many different forms of technology. • Audio books are especially great for students who struggle with reading.

  11. Audio Books Source: http://www.hodgepodge.me/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Audio-books.jpg

  12. Keyguards • Keyguards are an example of an assistive technology tool that is used by students with physical disabilities. • These keyguards are hard, plastic covers that goes over a keyboard with one hole over each key. • This tool helps a student to not hit unwanted keys and increases accuracy. • They are easy to attach to a keyboard, typically with Velcro.

  13. Keyguards Source: https://cambiumtechnology.files.wordpress.com/2012/04/graham-intellikeys-s.jpg

  14. References • TecEar – Hearing Assistance Technology Consultants (2014). Retrieved October 26, 2014, from www.tecear.com/About_FM_Assistive_Listening_Systems.htm • South Carolina Assistive Technology Program (2012). Retrieved October 26, 2014, from http://www.sc.edu/scatp/cdrom/atused.html • Dill, Margo. (2012). Using Page Magnifiers in Your Classroom for the Visually Impaired. Bright Hub Education. Retrieved from http://www.brighthubeducation.com/special-ed- inclusion-strategies/47379-mouse-and-keyboard-assisstive-technology-options/ • Audio Textbooks Help Students With Reading Problems Access Curriculum (2014). Retrieved October 26, 2014, from http://www.greatschools.org/special-education/legal-rights/944- audio-textbooks-help-students.gs

  15. References Continued • Torreno, Stephanie. (2012). Assistive Technology for Children with Physical Disabilities: Keyboard and Mouse. Bright Hub Education. Retrieved from http://www.brighthubeducation.com/special-ed-inclusion-strategies/47379- mouse-and-keyboard-assisstive-technology-options/

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