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Assistive technology
This document discusses assistive technology for students with disabilities. It defines assistive technology as devices that allow people with disabilities to have greater independence. The document outlines several types of disabilities that may be eligible for Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and lists examples of assistive technologies that can benefit students with specific disabilities like ADHD, auditory impairments, or mild learning disabilities. These include technologies that aid with tasks like reading, writing, math, and note-taking. The document also notes that while technology can support learning, some instructional practices like organizing information or modifying materials can be done without devices.
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- 2. Objectives • • • • • Define Individualized EducationPrograms List disabilities that are eligible for an IEP Define assistive technology Identify various types of assistive technology Determine the types of assistive technology that are beneficial for certain disabilities • List forms of instructional practice that does not require technology
- 3. Students with Disabilities •Students with a disability must have an Individualized Education Program. (IEP) • Some examples of disabilities that are eligible for IEPs are: ▫ ▫ ▫ ▫ ▫ ▫ ▫ ▫ ▫ learning disabilities attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) emotional disorders cognitive challenges autism hearing impairment visual impairment speech or language impairment developmental delay • The IEP must outline the services and goals set forth for the student for the current year. • Some students may require assistive technology to be successful.
- 4. Assistive Technology • Assistivetechnology is defined as assistive, adaptive, and rehabilitative devices for people with disabilities. • Assistive technology allows people with disabilities to have a greater independence and perform task that were previously too difficult or even impossible for them. • There are numerous types of assistive technology that range from wheelchairs to electronic devices.
- 5. Assistive Technology forADHD students • Math Software and Gadgets: ▫ Electronic Math Worksheet Software ▫ Talking Calculators • Reading Software and Gadgets ▫ Audio Books and Software ▫ Optical Character Recognition Programs ▫ Speech Synthesizers/Screen Reader Systems • Writing Software and Gadgets ▫ ▫ ▫ ▫ Portable Word Processors Speech Recognition Programs Word Prediction Software http://www.additudemag.com/adhd/article/6585.html
- 6. Assistive Technology forAuditory Disability Students • • • • • Personal FM Systems Sound Field Systems Infrared Systems Audio Frequency Induction Loop Systems Personal Amplifiers • http://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/hearing/pages/assistive-devices.aspx
- 7. Assistive Technology forMild Learning Disabilities • • • • Recorders for note taking NCR paper/copy machine Augmentative communication devices Alternative keyboards
- 8. Instructional Practices • AssistiveTechnology can be applied in Instruction in the following areas: ▫ ▫ ▫ ▫ ▫ ▫ ▫ OrganizationNote Taking Writing Assistance Productivity Access to Reference Materials Cognitive Assistance Material Modification • https://www.teachervision.com/assistive-technology/teaching-methods/3791.html?detoured=1
- 9. Instructional Practices withoutTechnology • All instruction does not depend on assistive technology: ▫ Organization- flow charts, task analysis, and outlining ▫ Note-taking- structured outlines and copies of teacher’s notes ▫ Material Modifications
- 10. Additional Helpful Resources • • • • • • • • Backgroundon evaluating students and Individualized Education Plans Wikipedia's Definition of Assistive Technology Guidelines to choosing Assistive Technology Overview of Assistive Technology Assistive Technology for Mild Disabilities Assistive Listening Devices Examples of Products Georgia Project for Assistive Technology