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ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY
The definition of assistive technology applied to education is extremely broad, encompassing "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.
AT is implemented for a student is greater independence and increased success towards accessing the curriculum.
WHAT
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DISABIL
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education law that ensures public schools serve the educational needs of students with disabilities. IDEA requires that schools provide special education services to eligible students as outlined in a student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP).
IDEA
Free
and
Appropria
te
Ecuca
tion
FAPE mandates that school districts provide access to general education and specialized educational services.
FAPE
AT CONTINUUM CHARACTERISTICS
LOW TECH MID TECH HIGH TECH
Less Sophisticated Low-cost
Tools
Relatively Complicated Mechanical
Devices
Very Advanced Computers and Digital
Devices
HIERARCHY OF TECHNOLOGY
LOW TECH MID TECH HIGH TECHKoosh Ball Special Mouse Software word
prediction
Pencil Grips Special Keyboard
Smart Board/touch screen
Velcro Books on Tape
Software voice recognition
White Boards Calculator iPad
Color Coding Slant Board Laptop Computer
Magnifiers Adaptive Scissors
Environment Controls
Picture Schedule
Switches/toys
PECS Writing Template
SETT DECISION PROCESS
Student
EnvironmentTaskTool
Student
What does the student need to do?What are the student’s abilities and special needs
CommunicationFine Motor
Gross Motor
Cognition
Learning Style
Environment What equipment and materials are available?
What is the physical arrangement?
Who are the primary people working with the student?
How is the service delivered?
Task
What are the activities? What are the critical elements of the
activity?How might modifications be made to
accommodateThe student’s special needs?
How might technology support the student’s active participation in these activities?
Tools
What no-tech, low-tech, high tech options should be considered?
What strategies might be used?
How will this be tried with the student?
WHAT ARE THE AREAS THAT THE STUDENT STRUGGLES?
1. Reading2. Writing3. Organization4. Spelling5. Visual6. Sensory7. Math8. Communication
What is the task?
Current Outcome?
What are the needs?
Assistive Technology Software for PC
SOLO Suite: Don Johnston
• Read Out Loud• Write Out Loud
• Co-Writer• Draft Builder
Software for PC
Kurzwiel
Read and Write Gold
IPAD APPLICATIONS
Organization
Homework Applications for Assignments
Graphic Organizers
Timers
Applications for Writing
CoWriter
Applications for Reading
Read2Go
Ipad Use Accessibility Speak Auto Text
ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
The evaluation
Purchasing or Leasing
Selecting, customizing, adapting, applying maintaining, repairing, replacing devices
Coordinating and using other therapies, interventions, or services
Training or technical assistance for the student/if appropriate student’s family
Training or assistance for professionals
Assistive Technology Misconceptions
All AT is Computer BasedAll AT is ComplexOnly students with severe
disabilities need ATAt Solves All ProblemsOnly AT Specialists deal
with ATAT is a one-shot process