Assistive technology
- 1. Assistive Technology Robin Bryant ED 505 Technology and Education
- 2. What is assistive technology? Assistive technology is any device or service that assists a disabled student in reaching goals documented in the IEP (individualized educational plan). Assistive technology allows a student with a diagnosed disability to participate, to the greatest possible extent, in the general education setting. Assistive technology improves the functional performance of an individual with a disability.
- 3. Assistive technology may aid students with a variety of daily tasks: Communication Academic tasks Social and extracurricular activities Mobility Seating and positioning Accessing materials
- 4. Student access to assistive technology is mandated. STUDENTS Diagnosed disability identified under the law Attending an elementary or secondary school Receiving specialized instruction and related services via an IEP (the IEP documents the need/type of assistive technology accommodations for the student) PERTINENT LAWS IDEA 2004-federal law that mandates equity, accountability and excellence in education for children with disabilities. IDEA also guarantees FAPE (free and appropriate public education) ADA-a civil rights law that specifically mentions the obligation of providing assistive technology devices, when necessary, to accommodate an individual with a disability
- 5. The following slides show some examples of assistive technology.
- 6. icommunicator is assistive technology for deaf, hard of hearing, or students with unique communication challenges. Translates in real-time Speech to text, speech/text to video sign-language, and speech/ text to computer generated voice Once translated, user can perform internet searches, and access the built in dictionary / thesaurus Customizable to individual student needs
- 7. A hands-free magnifier is assistive technology for the visually impaired student. Enhances print / pictures for students with low vision Portable for easy student use when needed This model magnifies and entire page
- 8. Many learning disabled students have access to audio books to compensate for a reading disability. Recorded books allow users to listen to text Available in a variety of formats, such as audiocassettes, CDs, and downloads Some units allow users to and search and bookmark pages and chapters
- 9. A “keyless” keyboard is appropriate assistive technology for a physically disabled student. Enables students with cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, autism and other physical and developmental issues communicate via typing and also navigate their computer Characters can be "typed" by sliding the two domes into various color- coded positions Requires no finger or wrist motion to operate
- 10. References Definitions and legal requirements. (2008). Retrieved from http://www.atp.ne.gov/techassist/def-legal.html Disabilities, opportunities, internetworking, and technology. (2015). Retrieved from http://www.washington.edu/doit/what-difference-between-iep-and-504-plan Especial needs. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.especialneeds.com/orbitouch-keyless- keyboard.html icommunicator. communicate educate rehabilitate. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.icommunicator.com/productinfo/index.html Raskind, M. & Stanberry, K. (2010, Feb.). Learn about assistive technology tools called audio books and publications. Retrieved from http://www.greatschools.org/special-education /assistive-technology/954-audio-books-publications.gs The IRIS Center for Training Enhancements. (2010). Assistive Technology: An Overview. Retrieved on Jan. 21, 2015 from http://iris.peabody.vanderbilt.edu/module/at/