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Assistive Technology Power Point

Brief definition, laws, and examples of assistive technology and how they apply in education.

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Assistive Technology Power Point

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  1. Assistive Technology (AT) John Reeves

  2. Definition • According to IDEA 2004 (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act), Assistive technology devises are defined as 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. • This does not include a device that have been surgically implanted or replacement of such device. • Assistive technology is not limited to a device, AT can also be a service provided to aid students to participate to the greatest possible extent.

  3. Law • IDEA 2004 requires an IEP (Individualized Education Plan) team to consider the assistive technology needs of all children with disabilities. • If the IEP team determines that your child needs assistive technology devices and services, the school district is responsible for providing these and cannot use lack of availability or cost as an excuse. • IDEA 2004 requires schools to provide AT training for teachers, child, and family.

  4. Hearing Impaired AT(Hearing Aids) • This allows students to hear at a clear and consistent level. • All students depend on the ability to hear and with this assistive technology they are able to do so. • Letting students participate and perform at the maximum possible extent.

  5. Seeing Impaired AT(Video Magnifier) • Projects an image onto a monitor where it is easily visible to students that are visually impaired. • This helps students be independent and participate in all assignments to the best possible extent.

  6. Learning Disabled AT(Alternative Keyboard) • Customized appearance and function of a standard keyboard • Students who have LD or have trouble typing may benefit from customization that reduces input choices, groups keys by color/location, and adds graphics to aid comprehension.

  7. Physically Disabled AT(Oversized trackball mouse) • A trackball mouse has the rollerball on top rather than underneath the mouse. Instead of moving the mouse to control movement, you move the rollerball. • Students with motor impairments find this easier. • Helps students participate to the highest possible extent

  8. Works cited • "Georgia Project for Assistive Technology." www.gpat.org. Georgia Department of Education, n.d. Web. 10 Jun 2015. <http://www.gpat.org/Georgia-Project-for-Assistive-Technology/Pages/Assistive-Technology-Definition.asp&xgt;. • "Assistive Technology." www.wrightslaw.com. Peter W. D. Wright and Pamela Darr Wright, 07 12 2014. Web. 10 Jun 2015. <http://www.wrightslaw.com/info/atech.index.htm>. • Introduction to Hearing Aids. 2015. Graphic. www.floriamedicalhearing.comWeb. 10 Jun 2015. <http://floridamedicalhearing.com/main/hearing-aids/>. • Topaz Desktop Video Magnifier. 2012. Photograph. www.nanopac.com, Tulsa. Web. 10 Jun 2015. <http://www.nanopac.com/Topaz Desktop Video Magnifier.htm>. • "Assistive Technology for Kids with Learning Disabilities: An Overview." www.readingrockets.org. WETA public broadcasting, n.d. Web. 10 Jun 2015. <http://www.readingrockets.org/article/assistive-technology-kids-learning-disabilities-overview>. • "Assistive technologies for people with physical impairments." http://www.gmc-uk.org. General Medical Council, n.d. Web. 10 Jun 2015. <http://www.gmc-uk.org/accessibility/assistive_technologies/physical_impairments.asp>.

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