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Assistive Technology

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Assistive Technology

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  1. Assistive Technology By Trevell Coleman

  2. Assistive Technology Definition Assistive technology: Devices, equipment, or systems that enhance, increase, or maintain the physical and/or mental capabilities of people with disabilities.

  3. Assistive Technology Device • 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.

  4. Assistive Technology Laws • Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) : The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) was initially passed in 1975 as P.L. 94-142. That law, known as the Education for All Handicapped Children Act, or the EHA, guaranteed that eligible children and youth with disabilities would have a free and appropriate public education (FAPE) available to them, designed to meet their unique educational needs. P.L. 94-142 has been amended many times since passing in 1975, most recently in 2004.

  5. Assistive Technology Laws Cont. • Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act: Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act requires that all electronic and information technologies developed and used by any Federal government agency must be accessible to people with disabilities. This includes websites, video and audio tapes, electronic books, televised programs, and other such media. Individuals with disabilities may still have to use special hardware and/or software to access the resources. Section 508 does not apply to the private sector or to organizations that receive Federal funds.

  6. Assistive Technology Law Cont. • Assistive Technology Act of 1998: The Assistive Technology Act, also known as the “Tech Act” provides funds to states to support three types of programs: • the establishment of assistive technology (AT) demonstration centers, information centers, equipment loan facilities, referral services, and other consumer-oriented programs; • protection and advocacy services to help people with disabilities and their families, as they attempt to access the services for which they are eligible; • Federal/state programs to provide low interest loans and other alternative financing options to help people with disabilities purchase needed assistive technology.

  7. Hearing Aid • Hearing Aids: A hearing aid is a device that can amplify sound waves in order to help a deaf or hard-of-hearing person hear sounds more clearly.

  8. Reference • Jensen, L. (2014). User perspectives on assistive technology: a qualitative analysis of 55 letters from citizens applying for assistive technology. WFOT Bulletin, 6942-45. • Bauer, S., & Elsaesser, L. (2012). Integrating medical, assistive, and universally designed products and technologies: assistive technology device classification (ATDC). Disability & Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology, 7(5), 350-355. • Donnelly, M. (2008). Assistive Technology in Education. Research Starters Education (Online Edition),

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