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Assistive Technology

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Assistive Technology

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  1. Assistive Technology By: Shalanda Dixon Lamar 01/24/2014 ED505

  2. Assistive Technology • Assistive Technology- is any device that is used to increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities (Tech,1998).

  3. Law in Regard to Assistive Technology • Any child with an IEP must be considered for assistive technology. • Child must have access to assistive technology to receive a fair appropriate education. • It is the school system responsibility to provide assistive technolgy for the child under 504 or IDEA

  4. Disabilities &Assistive Technology Hearing Impaired Seeing Impaired • Communication Access Real-time Translation (CART) • A Transcription machine to record spoken text. • All speech is recorded • A written record of everything said in the classroom. • Text is displayed on a computer monitor or projected screen. • Visual Aids are used. • Books on tapes • Large print books • Magnifier • Eyeglasses

  5. Disabilities & Assistive Technology Learning Disability Physically Disabled • Computer-Based Instruction • Speech-recognition programs • Talking calculators • Graphic organizers and outlines • Walkers • Manual or powered wheelchairs • Wedges and straps. • Adapted pencil grips • Screen readers

  6. References • Assistive Technology for Students who are Blind or Visually Impaired. (n.d.). Retrieved January 24, 2015, from http://www.teachingvisuallyimpaired.com/assistive-technology.html • Classroom Assistive Listening Devices. (n.d.). Retrieved January 24, 2015, from http://www.californiaearinstitute.com/hearing-device-center-listening-device- classroom-bay-area.php • IRIS | Transcript: Margaret Bausch, EdD. (n.d.). Retrieved January 24, 2015, from http://iris.peabody.vanderbilt.edu/module/at/cresource/what-are-the-schools- responsibilities-regarding-assistive-technology/at_04/at_04_trans_bausch/#content • What is Assistive Technology. (n.d.). Retrieved January 24, 2015, from http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/?pageId=2504 • What are some types of assistive devices & how are they used? (n.d.). Retrieved January 24, 2015, from http://www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/rehabtech/conditioninfo/Pages/device.aspx

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