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Assistive Technology

Assistive Technology . EDTC 6341 Student Centered Learning. Listed in order of presentation: Elvia Villafranca Julie Parker-Garza Charles Rich Rosa Garcia. Intro, Definitions and Descriptions of Various Types of Assistive Technologies . Elvia Villafranca. Introduction.

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Assistive Technology

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  1. Assistive Technology EDTC 6341 Student Centered Learning Listed in order of presentation: ElviaVillafranca Julie Parker-Garza Charles Rich Rosa Garcia

  2. Intro, Definitions and Descriptions of Various Types of Assistive Technologies ElviaVillafranca

  3. Introduction According to the U.S. Department of Commerce, Economics, and Statistics Administration about 8.5% of 301 million people living in the United States have at least one disability that may negatively effect and create a barrier in their ability to use a computer or to access the Internet. (Crow, 2008) These statistics come as no surprise to the U.S. government which have been involved in promoting change needed towards resolving such dilemmas. In1975 the United States government established the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act advocating for the entitlement of people with disabilities and their families whereby they could attain many of America’s educational opportunities. While education plays a vital role in one’s future success, it therefore becomes obvious that every American deserves equal access to a quality education without being denied educational opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, physical, cognitive, or mental disabilities. by: ElviaVillafranca

  4. Introduction Cont. Consequently as a result of “IDEA”, all students should in fact be provided access to a broad range of assistive technologies thereby allowing multiple pathways to learning. While “AT” makes things possible for individuals with perhaps a broad range of disabilities, “Assistive Technology” is also fostering more self-sufficient, and assertive individuals. “AT”, a means by which to break-down the barriers disabilities create. “AT”, ensuring all learners reach their academic potential. “AT”, equal and unrestricted opportunity to participate in and benefit from the learning process. by: ElviaVillafranca

  5. What is Assistive Technology? Assistive Technology has been defined in variety of ways, such as being tools, strategies, simple or complex devices which may be commercially manufactured or independently produced but at the same time are devices aimed with a purpose of ultimately increasing, maintaining, or improving the functionality of individuals with disabilities, (Lewis, 1994). “AT” can essentially be said to be any device which will make it possible for individuals with disabilities to be able to do more for themselves. by: ElviaVillafranca

  6. Categories of Disabilities • ADHD/ADD • Apraxia of Speech • Autism • Bipolar Disorder • Brain Injury and Stroke • Cerebral Palsy • Communication and Speech • Cystic Fibrosis • Deaf / Blind • Developmental Disabilities • Dyslexia • Epilepsy • General / Non-disability Specific • Health Impairments • Hearing Impairments/Deaf • Learning Disabilities • Leukemia • Mental Health Impairments • Mental Retardation • Mobility Impaired • Multiple Disabilities • Multiple Sclerosis • Muscular Dystrophy • Neurological Disorders • Orthopedically Impaired • Spina Bifida • Tourette Syndrome • Visual Impairment/Blind by: ElviaVillafranca

  7. 14 Primary Terms Under IDEA Specific Terms Guide States in Defining Disabilities & Eligibility • Autism/Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD • Deaf-Blindness • Deafness • Developmental Delay (DD) • Emotional Disturbance • Hearing Impairment • Deafness • Hearing Loss • Intellectual Disability (formerly Mental Retardation) • Severe and/or Multiple Disabilities • Orthopedic Impairment • Other Health Impairment • Learning Disabilities (LD) • Speech and Language Impairments  • Traumatic Brain Injury  • Blindness/ Visual Impairment by: ElviaVillafranca

  8. 4 Major Disability Categories • Visual Impairments • Assistive Technology for Vision • Hearing Impairments • AT for Hearing • Motor Impairments • AT for Communication • Cognitive Impairments • AT for Learning and Studying by: ElviaVillafranca

  9. Cognitive & Motor Disabilities by: ElviaVillafranca

  10. Sensory Disabilities by: ElviaVillafranca

  11. Mobility Disability by: ElviaVillafranca

  12. Classroom AT by: ElviaVillafranca

  13. Classroom AT (continued) by: ElviaVillafranca

  14. Julie Parker-Garza Legal Requirements, Laws and Historical Background By: Julie Parker-Garza http://www.fctd.info/resources/techlaws.php

  15. Federal Law • IDEA- Individuals with Disabilities Education Act • 504- Rehabilitation Act Section 504 • ADA- Americans with Disabilities Act • ATA- Assistive Technology Act By: Julie Parker-Garza http://www.fctd.info/resources/techlaws.php

  16. IDEA • Initially passed in 1975 • Guarantees that all eligible individuals with a disability will have a free and appropriate education available to them • Most recent amendment was in 2004 By: Julie Parker-Garza

  17. Section 504 of Rehabilitation Act • Protects qualified individuals from discrimination due to disability • Required for any agency that receives federal assistance • Who is qualified? Persons with a physical or mental impairment which limits major life activities By: Julie Parker-Garza

  18. ADA • Title II applies to education • Insists that people with disabilities be offered access to transportation, public education , recreation and any other area under their control. By: Julie Parker-Garza

  19. ATA • Passed in 1998 • Federal government provides funds to states to support programs • Provides low interest loans to help purchase assistive technology for people with disabilities By: Julie Parker-Garza

  20. Historical Background of AT 1st typewriter was made in 1808 for a blind woman Hearing aid invented in 1916 to help people who could not hear well http://www.ideal-group.org/ecc/ http://www.diytrade.com/china/4/products-list/1634-t-c-1/Other_Medicine.html?&province=%E6%B1%9F%E8%8B%8F%E7%9C%81 By: Julie Parker-Garza

  21. Historical Background Cont In 1934 the talking book was invented for the blind In 1936 the artificial talking machine was invented to help the hearing impaired speak intelligently http://perkins.pvt.k12.ma.us/museum/section.php?id=203 http://www.corp.att.com/attlabs/reputation/timeline/36speech.html By: Julie Parker-Garza

  22. Historical Background Cont. In 1952 speech recognition devices were invented for the hearing and seeing impaired Since 1808 AT devices have been invented and they are still advancing and coming up with more. By: Julie Parker-Garza http://jott.com/jotters/index.php/category/life-at-jott/

  23. Eligibility Requirements; Roles of School Districts and Teachers Charles Rich

  24. Eligibility Requirements; Roles of School Districts and Teachers • By law, public schools must accommodate disabled learners. By: Charles Rich

  25. Eligibility Requirements; Roles of School Districts and Teachers • The Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA 97) requires that students with a disability have the opportunity to be involved and make progress in the general curriculum. By: Charles Rich

  26. Eligibility Requirements; Roles of School Districts and Teachers • Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 requires that accommodations be provided to students with a disability, even if they don’t have an Individual Instruction Plan (IEP). By: Charles Rich

  27. Eligibility Requirements; Roles of School Districts and Teachers • The Americans with Disabilities act of 1990 prohibits discrimination against any people with disabilities. By: Charles Rich

  28. Eligibility Requirements; Roles of School Districts and Teachers • IDEA was reauthorized in 2004 as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEIA) By: Charles Rich

  29. Eligibility Requirements; Roles of School Districts and Teachers • The Technology-Related Assistance for individuals with Disabilities Act of 1988 recognized Assistive Technology as a viable need for people with disabilities. This act was reauthorized in 1994. By: Charles Rich

  30. Eligibility Requirements; Roles of School Districts and Teachers • IDEA defines assistive technology 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 a child with a disability.” By: Charles Rich

  31. Eligibility Requirements; Roles of School Districts and Teachers • IDEA requires that children with disabilities be provided a free, appropriate public education. Each state must ensure that service are provided in a “natural” environment, including the home and community. By: Charles Rich

  32. Eligibility Requirements; Roles of School Districts and Teachers • IDEIA requires that programs be provided in natural, or least restrictive environments. The issue of what “least restrictive” means has been hotly debated in courtrooms across the nation since the passage of this act. By: Charles Rich

  33. Eligibility Requirements; Roles of School Districts and Teachers • Assistive technology is generally assumed to be covered under the terms of IDEA and IDEIA and thus should be provided wherever the student needs it. By: Charles Rich

  34. Eligibility Requirements; Roles of School Districts and Teachers • Assistive technology assets should be addressed in a child‘s individual education plan (IEP). By: Charles Rich

  35. Eligibility Requirements; Roles of School Districts and Teachers • An IEP team includes the child's parents, a general education teacher, and a special education teacher, though schools may assign other members as well. By: Charles Rich

  36. Eligibility Requirements; Roles of School Districts and Teachers • States are responsible for insuring compliance with the previously mentioned acts. By: Charles Rich

  37. Eligibility Requirements; Roles of School Districts and Teachers • States generally delegate this task to individual school districts. • Districts further depend on their teachers to police disability issues. By: Charles Rich

  38. Eligibility Requirements; Roles of School Districts and Teachers • The bottom line is simply that we, as teachers, are responsible for helping our students locate and use assistive technology. By: Charles Rich

  39. Roles and Responsibilities of MTTs and Assistive Technologies; Resources for MTTs; Conclusion Rosa Garcia

  40. Roles of an Master Technology Teacher (MTT) • Assistive technologies need to be accessible to students with disabilities to guarantee their educational success. Therefore, the role of an MTT is to research and locate any necessary technologies to aid students in their classroom activities. http://www.soundclarity.com/images/uploads/FMWomanGirls.jpg By: Rosa Garcia

  41. Roles of an MTT (cont) • Competency 8 • The Master Technology Teacher knows how to implement and assess technology-enhanced instruction to meet the diverse needs and abilities of all students. By: Rosa Garcia

  42. Roles of an MTT (cont) • Standard IV • The Master Technology Teacher serves as a resource regarding the integration of assistive technologies and accessible design concepts to meet the needs of all students. By: Rosa Garcia

  43. Roles of an MTT (cont) • Teacher Knowledge: What MTT Knows • The Master Technology Teacher knows and understands: • 4.1k; • 4.2k; • 4.3k; • 4.4k; and • 4.5k http://www.flickr.com/photos/citizenrob/2717843207/in/set-72157606461969815/ By: Rosa Garcia

  44. Roles of an MTT (cont.) • Teacher Application: What MTT Can Do • The Master Technology Teacher is able to: • 4.1s; • 4.2s; • 4.3s; • 4.4s; and • 4.5s http://www.flickr.com/photos/citizenrob/2718659936/ By: Rosa Garcia

  45. Roles of Assistive Technology • “Assistive technology is defined as any item, piece of equipment, or system of products that is used to increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities.” - Education World http://www.marylandhsht.org/HSHT/Disability+Resources/Assistive+Technolog By: Rosa Garcia

  46. Trained MTT & Assistive Technology By: Rosa Garcia

  47. Trained MTT & Assistive Technology By: Rosa Garcia

  48. Resources for MTTs • Texas Assistive Technology Network (TATN) • http://www.texasat.net/ • http://www.texasat.net/docs/Legal.Persp.Guides.pdf • Education World • http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/tech/tech220.shtml • Texas Center for Disability Studies • http://techaccess.edb.utexas.edu/resource.html By: Rosa Garcia

  49. Conclusion • “NEA reports that, as of 2004, nearly every general education classroom across the country includes students with physical and/or learning disabilities. Because of exciting new technologies, many of those students now are able to work right beside their classmates.” -Education World By: Rosa Garcia

  50. References • http://www.fctd.info/resources/techlaws.php • http://www.fctd.info/resources/ATlaws_print.pdf • http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/civilrights/resources/factsheets/504.pdf • http://www.ideal-group.org/ecc/ • http://jott.com/jotters/index.php/category/life-at-jott/ • http://perkins.pvt.k12.ma.us/museum/section.php?id=203

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