imagine if you relied on an assistive technology…
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What is it? Assistive Technology- any
item, piece of equipment, or product system that is used to improve, increase, or maintain the functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities
Adaptive Technology- any item that is specifically designed to help a user compensate for areas of impairment or disability
There are many different assistive and adaptive technologies for each disability
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Why is it important? Using these technologies
in our classrooms lets students with disabilities adapt and participate in regular classroom activities.
Students with disabilities are able to succeed in general education classrooms with the use of assistive technologies
These technologies give students with disabilities a chance to expand their learning and comprehension
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Hearing Impaired Assistive Listening Systems
transmits the teachers voice to the hearing impaired student. This system decreases background noise making the audio more clear.
Closed Captioning for videos and lectures helps students read what is being said.
Be aware of students with hearing aids. Make seating accommodations so they can hear you more clearly.
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Visually Impaired
E-Books and other software programs read aloud to those with visual impairments
A screen magnifier allows the student to zoom in and see the material more clearly
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Cognitively Impaired
Picture Exchange Communication System helps those who cannot communicate verbally.
There are many educational websites that offer activities to help improve the cognitive process of students with disabilities.
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Physically Impaired
Adjustable computer monitors and keyboards are great for students with a physical disability who cannot reach the normal height
Intellikeys is a keyboard that is made for students with physical disabilities that have difficulty using a standard keyboard.
A photo by EasyStand on Flickr
Where to go for more information?
http://www.readingrockets.org/article/33074
http://atto.buffalo.edu/
References
Assistive and Adaptive Technology. (n.d.). In Glencoe McGraw-Hill. Retrieved April 8, 2014, from http://glencoe.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/dl/free/0078901359/594902/AAT_v4.pdf
Assistive Technology for Kids with Learning Disabilities. 2014. In Reading Rockets. Retrieved April 8, 2014, from http://www.readingrockets.org/article/33074
Assistive Technology Training Online Project. 2005. In ATTO. Retrieved April 8, 2014, from http://atto.buffalo.edu/
Examples of Assistive Technology. (n.d.). In Assistive Technology for Education. Retrieved April 8, 2014, from http://assistivetechnologyforeducation.com/assessments-workshops-services/examples-of-assistive-technology/