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Assistive Technology

This presentation will inform you about several assistive technology tools that are available.

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Assistive Technology

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  1. Assistive Technology ED505 Dr. Lisa McMillan Summer 2015 Travis Rhodes

  2. What is Assistive Technology • Assistive technology is using a variety of devices to help students with exceptionalities to learn no matter the disability. Students are able to gain fulfilled learning experiences from using assistive technology to not only enhance their learning but potentially improve the exceptionality that students have. This in no way is a cure. The intention of assistive technology is to synergize with the student’s exceptionality to foster a better understanding of information while improving the students overall self confidence about learning and achieving in a classroom setting.

  3. Law in Regard to Assistive Technology • All students should have the ability to obtain a free public education with in the bounds of a public school classroom environment. The law explains that when a student is not able to obtain a free public education due to exceptionalities the process is in place to allow a student to have an enriched educational experience through the use of assistive technology. Processes have been set in place by school districts to allow students to be evaluated for these services due to the functions in the classroom. In many situations students will have assistive technology placed into an Individualized Learning Plan to ensure the students learning no matter the exceptionality. Also, within a school setting Teams are in place to evaluate the performance of students to see if a device is needed, what device, and if the device is improving the learning of a student.

  4. Hearing Impaired Assistive Technology ImageSource: http://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/hearing/pages/hearingaid.aspx Hearing Aids Many students that have the exceptionality of hearing loss can benefit from the use of hearing aids. Hearing aids can be used by students with intense amounts of hearing loss or a student with a very mild case of hearing loss. The most pivotal part of equipping a student with this type of assistive technology is making sure the device fits properly and does not cause any extreme discomfort for the child. Also, every member involved with the learning of students with this exceptionality will need to help monitor sounds and different noises that might cause the students to have a problem with the hearing aids in a school environment. A task analysis may need to be performed during a normal day or week for the students to check the performance and success of this device in and out of a classroom setting. Professionals need to be aware of the different types of hearing aids to find what works best as well as the maintenance required with the hearing aid usage. Training may be required for all persons involved.

  5. Seeing impaired Assistive Technology Image Source: http://hosted.verticalresponse.com/549964/cd67cd7d5a/1808560875/a74a8db682/ Computerized Electronic Magnifier Assistive technology for seeing impaired is very dynamic and has a variety of uses. The one featured in this slide allows individuals to not only have increased magnification, but to also have information from a text interpreted and read allowed. This will allow students to have a higher success rating in completing a task. In many cases this form of technology can include a scanner. This will allow a student to analyze a variety of text. This would be very beneficial to younger students not having to hold a text under the magnifier feature for long amounts of time. This piece of technology is a great future to improve the overall cognitive ability of a student.

  6. Learning Disability Assistive Technology Image Source: http://old.uac.byu.edu/content/assistive-technology iPads Students can suffer can have a wide range of learning disabilities. That is why the use of an iPad can be a great support to students suffering with this type of exceptionality. The use of iPads can allow educators to use apps to teach concepts through an exciting and engaging way for student's who have a disability in the form of behavior or ADHD. This type of assistive technology can be very helpful to both student and instructor. All stake holders invest in the student’s learning need to evaluate the student’s learning and systems involved in using the iPad. Training for everyone involved would be very beneficial to improve the use of this technology and the learning possibilities associated with the device.

  7. Physical Disabilities Assistive Technology Image Source: http://smallbusiness.chron.com/input-devices-physically-challenged-computer-users-60017.html Joysticks Students suffering from physical disabilities often have difficulties with using different aspects of technology associated with computers. The use of a joystick can allow students to be interactive with technology and participate within a classroom setting due to the technological advancements of a joystick. This is a feature that allows students to engage in a program the same way a mouse would allow students to interact with a computer. This feature can improve student’s understanding of material as well as equip students with a life-long tool as they advance through life.

  8. Reference Page • Allen, S., & Dickinson, T. (n.d.). Assistive Technology: An Overview. Retrieved May 28, 2015, from http://iris.peabody.vanderbilt.edu/module/at/#content • Assistive Technology. (2010). Retrieved May 28, 2015, from http://old.uac.byu.edu/content/assistive-technology • Bethesda. (2014). Hearing Aids. Retrieved May 28, 2015, from http://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/hearing/pages/hearingaid.aspx • Fischer, M. (2015). Who Can Benefit From Assistive Technology? Retrieved May 28, 2015, from http://www.lighthouse.org/for-professionals/practice-management/managing-the-patient-with-low-vision/benefit-from-assistive-technology/

  9. Reference Page Continued • Lee, K. (2015). Retrieved May 28, 2015, from http://smallbusiness.chron.com/input-devices-physically-challenged-computer-users-60017.html • Stanberry, K., & Raskind, M. (2009). Assistive Technology for Kids with Learning Disabilities: An Overview. Retrieved May 28, 2015, from http://www.readingrockets.org/article/assistive-technology-kids-learning-disabilities-overview • Visual Impairment Diagnosis: How do I cope? - The Assistive Technology Daily. (2013, January 8). Retrieved May 28, 2015, from http://attraining.org/atdaily/2013/01/08/join-us-for-a-webinar-on-january-29/

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