ITEC 7530 Intro to Assistive Technology

1. Sarah Schanck

2. Any item that individuals with disabilities
can use to aid functional capabilities
Can consist of hardware or software
Falls on a continuum of Low-Tech, Mid-
Tech, or High-Tech

3. Many resources available online
Seek assistance of IEP team at your
school or disability services if at the post-
secondary level
Determine availability of financial
resources
Seek best practices
When in doubt, tie it back to the IEP!

4.  Differentiate instruction through a variety of mediums
 iPads- to create goals and checklists for self-monitoring
• ClassDojo app- assists teachers in managing behavior will
pushing comments to students’ corresponding apps
• http://www.classdojo.com/about

5.  Personal Frequency
Modulation (FM)
System
 Transmitter
microphone worn by
teacher, receiver in
hearing aid.
 http://www.asha.org/p
ublic/hearing/FM-
Systems/

6.  Audio books to increase fluency and decoding
 Reading pen- will scan and read word and assist
with definition and pronunciation.
• Increases comprehension and fluency
• http://www.wizcomtech.com/eng/catalog/a/rp/