Using Assistive Technology To Reach All Students

1. Learn how to utilize (AT) to help learners in your classroom
By: Leigh Mason Hummel

2. Assistive Technology
is…Any kind of technology
that can be used to
enhance the functional
independence of a person
with a disability.
Low Tech Examples: handheld magnifiers, large print text, canes and walkers,
reachers/grabbers, & pen and paper
Middle Range Options: alternate mouse, books on CDS, manual wheelchairs,
talking spell checkers, electronic organizers, Closed Caption Televisions
(CCTV's), & amplifiers
High Tech Devices: digital hearing aids, computers with specialized software
such as voice recognition or magnification software, electronic aids to daily
living, digital hands-free headsets, voice activated telephones, communication
devices with voices

3. •Fosters inclusionwhich supports IDEA
•Helps studentslearn material in a way thatthey understand
•Eliminatesbarriers of working on grade level along side peers
•Aids in allsubject areas
•Promotes student autonomyand self-efficacy
AT Device Loans Information

4. Examples & Variety of AT available
for use in the Classroom
 Reading and Writing
• Electronic Books
• Talking Devices or Software
• Pencil Grips
• Writing Templates
• Easy Reader
• Talking Spell Checkers
• Scan/Read Systems
• Word Prediction Programs
 Learning/Time
Management/Attention
• Highlighters
• Hand-held Scanners
• Electronic Organizers
• Picture Schedules
• Watchminder
 Math
• Number Line
• Enlarged or Electronic Sheets
• Talking Clocks
• Calculators
 Hearing & Vision
• TTD/TTY phone access
• Signaling Devices
• Closed Captions
• Hearing Aids & Eyeglasses
• Magnifier
• Large Print Books
• CCTV
• Claroread
• Livescribe
• Pocket-talker

5. What kinds of roles
do teachers and
administrators have
in the IEP process
and how do we
implement IDEA for
all learners that
require assistive
technologies?
Steps To Develop A Technology Enhanced
Lesson Plan.pdf

6. Professional Development Opportunity
Webinar Link: Fine Motor and Sensory Apps for iPad
Instructional Best Practices Supporting A Classroom
“Universal Design For Learning”
•Focus oncreativecurriculum design
•Mayinclude assistivetechnology
•Addressing differentlearning styles
•DifferentiatedInstruction
•DirectVocabularyInstruction
•Reading& Writing AcrossAll ContentAreas
•DataDriven Instruction
•ProjectBased& Active Learning
•High Level ofRigorandRelevance
•BalancedandIntegratedCurriculum

7. References
Tools for Life. (n.d.). Retrieved February 17, 2015, from http://www.gatfl.gatech.edu/
The Center for Universal Design - Universal Design Principles. (n.d.). Retrieved February 17, 2015,
from http://www.ncsu.edu/ncsu/design/cud/about_ud/udprinciplestext.htm
The Family Center on Technology and Disability. (n.d.). Retrieved February 17, 2015, from
http://www.fctd.info/factsheet/at101
Wisconsin Assistive Technology Initiative - Contact Us. (n.d.). Retrieved February 17, 2015, from
http://wati.org/
SC Curriculum Access through AT. (n.d.). Retrieved February 17, 2015, from
http://www.sc.edu/scatp/cdrom/atused.html
WatchMinder. (n.d.). Retrieved February 17, 2015, from http://watchminder.com/
Claro Software. (n.d.). Retrieved February 17, 2015, from http://www.claroread.com
Livescribe :: Never Miss A Word. (n.d.). Retrieved February 17, 2015, from
http://www.livescribe.com/en-us/solutions/learningdisabilities/
Pocket Talker Ultra Personal Amplifier w/DUAL Ear Bud. (n.d.). Retrieved February 17, 2015,
from http://store.hearingplanet.com/pocket-talker-ultra-personal-amplifier-wdual-ear-
bud-p40.aspx
Georgia Project for Assistive Technology. (n.d.). Retrieved February 17, 2015, from
http://www.gpat.org/Georgia-Project-for-Assistive-Technology/Pages/default.aspx