The document discusses assistive technology used to help students with various disabilities. It describes how hearing impaired students may use devices like pen and paper, closed captioning, or TTD phones. Visually impaired students could benefit from eyeglasses, magnifiers, or large print books. Assistive technology for learning disabilities includes highlighters, recorded manuals, or talking clocks. Physically disabled students may use wheelchairs, ramps, or robotic arms. The document provides examples of assistive technologies that can increase functional capabilities for students with different types of disabilities.

1. Genetrice Doss
January 23, 2015

2.  Assistive technology is an item, product
system, or piece of equipment that is used to
increase, improve, or maintain the functional
capability of a child with a disability.

3.  A hearing impaired student demonstrates trouble
hearing or can’t hear at all.
Examples of Assistive Technology Devices Used
 Pen and paper
 Signaling Devices
 Closed Captioning
 TTD/TTY for phone access

4.  A visually impaired student demonstrates trouble
seeing or can’t see at all.
Examples of Assistive Technology Devices Used
 Eyeglasses
 Magnifier
 Large Print Books
 CCTV

5.  A learning disabled student struggles to get
their work done in a timely fashion or may
struggle understanding concepts presented in
various lessons
 Examples of Assistive Technology Used
 Highlighters
 Recorded Manual
 Hand Held Scanners
 Electronic Organizer
 Print or picture schedule
 Number line
 Talking Clocks
 Voice Output Measuring Device

6.  A physically disabled student struggles to
function in their environment
 Examples of Assistive Technology Used
 Wheelchairs
 Crawling Assist
 Ramps
 Robotic Arms
 Door Openers

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