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Assistive Technology

Kasee Buchman ED 505 Technology and Education Dr. Beverly B. Ray

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Assistive Technology

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  1. Assistive Technology Kasee Buchman ED 505 Technology and Education Dr. Beverly B. Ray

  2. What is Assistive Technology ? • People with disabilities have a difficulties with normal surroundings • Example #1: visually impaired students have difficulty reading a blackboard • Example #2: hearing impaired students have problems hearing their teacher • Assistive Technology is formally defined in the Technology-Related Assistance Act (Tech Act) 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 functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities" (Tech Act, 1988). • In simpler terms, assistive technology is any device that gives people the ability to perform a task that they were previously unable to accomplish, or any device that greatly enhances tasks that were previously difficult to complete without the enhancement device • Assistive technology devices can be as complex as surgically implanted electronics to allow one to hear or as simple as a rubber pencil grip

  3. Law & Assistive Technology • Technology Related Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities Act of 1988 (Tech Act) • Intended to promote people’s awareness of, and access to, assistive technology  (AT) devices and services • Provides AT to persons with disabilities, so they can more fully participate in education, employment, and daily activities on a level playing field with other members of their communities • Covers people with disabilities of all ages, all disabilities, in all environments • Environments can be defined as early intervention, K-12, post-secondary, vocational rehabilitation, community living, aging services, etc.

  4. Law & Assistive Technology (continued) • Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), 1990 and 1997 • It was IDEA in 1990 that first outlined the school district's responsibility to provide AT to students with disabilities. • IDEA also included the Tech Act's Assistive Technology Devices and Services and a specific statement about the school district's role • Assistive Technology Act of 1998 • Affirmed that technology is a valuable tool that can be used to improve the lives of Americans with disabilities • Extended funding of the 50 states and six territories to develop permanent, comprehensive, statewide pro

  5. Assistive Technology for the Hearing Impaired • Assistive listening devices (ALDs) are typically the most common devices that aid hearing impaired students in a classroom environment • Many students who use hearing aids effectively in quiet environments have a difficult time following information presented in a classroom • In the classroom, the teacher’s voice is competing with background noise, room echo, etc. • Most Assistive Listening Device systems (ALDs) use a microphone/transmitter positioned close to the instructor’s mouth to send the instructor’s voice through the air or by cable to the receiver worn by the student teacher student Assistive Listening Device Example

  6. Assistive Technology for the Seeing Impaired • Video magnifiers allows students to see things typically not possible due to their disability • Devices use a small camera to enhance the size and clarity of any item • Typical system uses a stand-mounted or handheld video camera to project a magnified image onto a video monitor Video Magnifier Being Used in Classroom

  7. Assistive Technology for the Learning Disabled • Optical Character Recognition (OCR) technology benefits students who struggle with reading • Technology allows a user to scan or take a picture of printed material into a computer or handheld unit • Scanned text is then read aloud via a speech synthesis/screen reading system Intel Reader – Optical Character Recognition (OCR) Device

  8. Assistive Technology for the Physically Disabled • Physically disabled students typically need assistance on ways to mechanically interact with existing technology • Devices can be as complex as specialized wheelchairs and as simple as a pencil grip, keyboard touching stick, or alternate computer mouse Pointing device for keyboard input and trackball used as alternate computer mouse

  9. References • What is Assistive Technology. (2006, April 19). National Assistive Technology Research Institute • Retrieved from http://natri.uky.edu/resources/fundamentals/defined.html • Center for Disability Information and Referral. (n.d.). Indiana UniverstiyBllomingtom • Retrieved from http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/?pageId=2504 • Assistive Technology: An Overview. (n.d.). Vanderbilt Peabody College– The IRIS Center • Retrieved from http://iris.peabody.vanderbilt.edu/module/at/cresource/what-should-ms-adelaide-know-about-assistive-technology-and-how-it-is-used-by-students-with-disabilities/at_02/#content • Assistive Technology Act. (2013, April). Center for Parent Information and Resources • Retrieved from http://www.parentcenterhub.org/repository/ata/ • AT Laws. (n.d.). University of Buffalo School of Public Health and Health Professions • Retrieved from http://atto.buffalo.edu/registered/ATBasics/Foundation/Laws/atlegislation.php • Assistive Learning Devices. (n.d.). Northern Essex Community College • Retrieved from http://www.necc.mass.edu/academics/support-services/learning-accommodations/deaf-and-hard-of-hearing-services/student-resources/accommodations-tipsheets/assistive-listening-devices/ • Technology for the Enhancement of Face-to-Face Communication (n.d.). Sound Strategy • Retrieved from http://soundstrategy.com/content/technology-enhancement-face-face-communication • Video Magnifier Image. (n.d.). • Retrieved from https://shop.aph.org/wcsstore/APHConsumerDirect/Attachment/products_secondary/1-03913-00_VisioBook_classroom3.jpg

  10. References (continued) • Video Magnifiers (2015). American Foundation for the Blind • Retrieved from http://www.afb.org/info/living-with-vision-loss/using-technology/assistive-technology/video-magnifiers-221/1235 • Intel Reader. (n.d.). GH Accessibilty • Retrieved from https://www.gh-accessibility.com/products/intel/reader • Assistive Technology. (n.d.). Garcia’s Site • Retrieved from http://jlouiegarcia.weebly.com/assistive-technology.html

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