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Assistive Technology in the Classroom

Assistive Technology in the Classroom. George Gober Assistive Technology Associate Research Department Methodist Rehabilitation Center. Objectives. Define Assistive Technology and associated terminology Introduce the IEP process Identify categories of AT with examples of equipment

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Assistive Technology in the Classroom

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  1. Assistive Technology in the Classroom George Gober Assistive Technology Associate Research Department Methodist Rehabilitation Center

  2. Objectives • Define Assistive Technology and associated terminology • Introduce the IEP process • Identify categories of AT with examples of equipment • Introduce training opportunities and certifications • Provide info regarding AT resources • A vision of the future of AT Methodist Rehabilitation Center

  3. What is Assistive Technology? The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act IDEA ‘97 (Public Law 105-17) mandates the provision of assistive technology and offers clear definitions of assistive technology devices and services. Methodist Rehabilitation Center

  4. Definition Assistive Technology Devices 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 the functional capabilities of children with disabilities. (Section 300.5) Methodist Rehabilitation Center

  5. Definition Assistive Technology Services • Any service that directly assists an individual with a disability in the selection, acquisition, or use of an assistive technology device. (Section 300.5) • Evaluating • Providing devices • Selecting, Designing, Customizing • Maintaining, Repairing • Coordinating • Training/Technical Assistance –student, family and school service providers Methodist Rehabilitation Center

  6. IEP Team • Student, Parents • Assistive Technology Specialist • Special Education Teacher • General Education Teacher • Occupational Therapist, Speech and Language Pathologist, Physical Therapist, • School Administrator • School Psychologist

  7. AT support for IEP • Positioning • Physical access for learning tools/computers • Writing (Physical and Composition) • Math • Reading • Learning/Studying • Organization • Communication • Specific sensory deficits • Aids for Daily Living Methodist Rehabilitation Center

  8. Positioning Methodist Rehabilitation Center

  9. Physical Access to Computers

  10. Writing • Low-tech writing aids • High-tech software assists example: Co:Writer from Don Johnston

  11. Math • Visually enhanced calculator • Talking calculator • Talking scientific calculator

  12. Reading • Low-tech solutions • High-tech hardware • Text-to-Speech and Scan-and-Read software (OCR)

  13. Learning / Studying • Internet • High-tech software solutions Example: WYNN from Freedom Scientific

  14. Organization • Bar code identification • Braille tags • Watches with reminders • Software assists…signals, reminders, scheduling programs • Hand held recorders

  15. Communication • Low-tech communication board • AAC: Alternative and Augmentative Communication Independent devices and computer based software

  16. Sensory Deficits • Hearing • Alerts, signals • Assistive Listening Device (ALD) • Personal FM • Induction Loop • Captioning • Vision • Magnifiers • Readers • CCTV • Braille

  17. Aids for Daily Living • Special handles for classroom utensils • Special switches • Reachers • Chalkboard options • Special toilet needs

  18. Major Categories of AT • Aids for Daily Living • Communication • Computing • Mobility, Seating and Positioning, & Adapted Transportation • Sensory Aids Methodist Rehabilitation Center

  19. Aids for Daily Living • Home accommodations • Utensils and tools • Lifts, elevators, ramps • Bathroom assists • Home modifications • Workplace or school accommodations • Special workstations • Ergonomic equipment

  20. Utensils and ToolsLow Tech • Eating Implements • Kitchen Utensils • Tools • Modification types • Straps • Weights • Ergonomic handles

  21. Utensils and ToolsHigh Tech • Assistive feeding machines • Barcode scanners for grocery items

  22. Communication • AAC: Alternative and Augmentative Communication • Digital Speech • Recorded speech • Independent devices • Computer based software

  23. Computers • Input Devices • Output Devices • Ergonomics • Keystroke Reduction • Accessibility Issues

  24. Mobility • Support canes • White canes • Walkers • Manual wheelchairs • Scooters • Power wheelchairs

  25. Sensory Aids • Hearing • Alarms, alerts • TTY Phones (TDD) • Captioning • Vision • Talking Devices • Bar Code organization • Magnifiers

  26. AT Certifications • Assistive Technology assessments typically performed by a PT or an OT • RESNA : • Assistive Technology Practitioner (ATP) • Assistive Technology Supplier (ATS) • ATACP (online from CalState Northridge) • Assistive Technology Applications Certificate Program • Certificate in Assistive Technology • Graduate programs in BioMedical Engineering

  27. The Future of Assistive Technology • Universal Design • Moore’s Law • Convergent Technologies • Emerging Technologies • Virtual Reality • Neuroprosthetics

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