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Assistive Technology Presentation

Presentation providing an overview of various types of Assistive Technology.

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Assistive Technology Presentation

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  1. Assistive TechnologyKristy HarrisDr. Martha HocuttED 505

  2. Explanation of Assistive Technology Assistive technology is an umbrella term that includes assistive, adaptive, and rehabilitative devices for people with disabilities and also includes the process used in selecting, locating, and using them. Assistive technology promotes greater independence by enabling people to perform tasks that they were formerly unable to accomplish, or had great difficulty accomplishing.The technology helps accomplish this by providing enhancements to, or changing methods of interacting with, the technology needed to accomplish such tasks.

  3. The Law Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act amended the Rehabilitation Act to require Federal agencies to make their electronic and information technology accessible to people with disabilities. Section 508 was enacted to eliminate barriers in information technology, to make available new opportunities for people with disabilities, and to encourage development of technologies that will help achieve these goals. The law applies to all Federal agencies when they develop, procure, maintain, or use electronic and information technology. Under Section 508 (29 U.S.C. ‘ 794d), agencies must give disabled employees and members of the public access to information that is comparable to the access available to others.

  4. The Law The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination and ensures equal opportunity for persons with disabilities in employment, state and local government services, public accommodations, commercial facilities, and transportation. The ADA requires that reasonable accommodations be provided in meeting the needs of individuals with disabilities. Additional technical assistance regarding the ADA is available through the ADA Technical Assistance Program.

  5. The Law The Assistive Technology Act establishes a grant program, administered by the U.S. Department of Education, to provide Federal funds to support State programs that address the assistive technology needs of individuals with disabilities.

  6. Assistive Technology for the Hearing Impaired The Baha is a device that assists the student in allowing him to hear oral instructions, participate in classroom discussions, and obtaining information from audio-visual resources.

  7. Assistive Technology for the Seeing Impaired The Pebble HD Hand Held Portable Magnifier features an HD camera. The lightweight ergonomic compact design makes it the perfect companion whether on the go or at home. The Pebble HD is a multi-purpose , fully adjustable low vision solution that gives visually impaired users the ability to instantly read.

  8. Assistive Technology for the Learning Impaired A portable word processor is lightweight device that is easy to transport (e.g., from classroom to home). It can be helpful to kids who may have trouble writing by hand and prefer to use a keyboard. Word processing allows the user to edit and correct his written work more efficiently than doing so by hand.

  9. Assistive Technology for the Physically Disabled The Rifton Toddler Chair is perfect for feeding, speech therapy, active learning, and for clients with sensory processing challenges. Parents also see what it can do for their child in the classroom and realize how much they need it at home, too. Rifton’s clinical positioning chair has revolutionized active seating. Versatile, adaptable, durable – this is a chair designed by therapists.

  10. References Ear Associates & Rehabilitation Services, Inc. (n.d.). Bone anchored hearing aid implants. Retrieved from http://www.earassociates.com/services-bone-anchored-hearing-aids-san-jose-ca.html Healthy Kin. (2014). Retrieved from https://www.healthykin.com/p-3081-pebble-hd-hand-held-portable-electronic-magnifier.aspx?gclid=Cj0KEQjw7IWgBRCjv8Cv4vfC3ckBEiQAE7nvR8UD2mgxRmb55prsibkNKdJefxWT-1Zf9ZJFZwJYDgYaAhWs8P8HAQ National Disability Rights Network. (2012). Retrieved from http://www.ndrn.org/issues/assistive-technology/292-assistive-technology-federal-law-and-regulations.html One chair, many lives.. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.rifton.com/products/special-needs-chairs/rifton-activity-chairs Stanberry, K., & Raskind, M. (n.d.). Assistive technology for kids with learning disabilities: An overview. Retrieved from http://www.readingrockets.org/article/assistive-technology-kids-learning-disabilities-overview Wikipedia. (January 19, 2015). Retrieved from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assistive_technology

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