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Assistive Technology PowerPoint

Learn about Assistive Technology and see examples of different types

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Assistive Technology PowerPoint

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  1. Assistive Technology Sarah Shaneyfelt ED 505

  2. What is Assistive Technology? • “Assistive technology (AT) is any kind of technology that can be used to enhance the functional independence of a person with a disability” (Assistive Technology, 2015). • Many teachers already use AT in their classroom without realizing it. • Examples: rubber pencil grip, earphones, audiobooks, sticky notes for organization, etc. • It is imperative that teachers, parents, and administration use AT to its full potential for the benefit of the student.

  3. AT and the Law • It is important for families of students with disabilities to understand how laws might affect their child’s right to AT • IDEA guarantees that any eligible child/youth will have a free and appropriate public education (FAPE) made available to him/her. • Assistive Technology Act provides state funds for: • Consumer-oriented programs for AT • Protection and advocacy services for people with disabilities • Financing for people with disabilities to have AT (Assistive Technology Laws, 2015)

  4. AT for the Hearing Impaired Headphones are a great AT that most classrooms already have. This AT allows students who are hearing impaired to adjust their own sound control and maintain focus on their assignment.

  5. AT for the Visually Impaired A magnifier is a great tool for students who are visually impaired. Students are still able to use teacher-issued textbooks and worksheets distributed in class but are able to use a magnifier to see them.

  6. AT for the Learning Disabled A handheld recorder is another great tool for students who are learning disabled. This AT allows students to dictate their answers so their teachers are still able to grade students on the same work as other students—just in a different form.

  7. AT for the Physically Disabled An adaptive keyboard is a great addition to any classroom for students with physical disabilities. Students are able to complete work on computers like students without physical disabilities—an adaptive keyboard just makes things much easier!

  8. References • Assistive Technology 101. (2015). In The Family Center on Technology and Disability. Retrieved March 24, 2015, from http://www.fctd.info/factsheet/ at101 • Assistive Technology Laws. (2015). In The Family Center on Technology and Disability. Retrieved March 24, 2015, from http://www.fctd.info/resources/techlaws.php

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