Assistive technology refers to devices or services that help students with learning disabilities meet their educational goals as outlined in Individualized Education Plans. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act requires public schools to provide assistive technology to students with disabilities to ensure equal access to education. Assistive technologies can include word processors for learning disabilities, computerized glasses for visual impairments, and speech devices for hearing impairments. Schools must provide these services and devices to allow students to learn in the least restrictive environment.

1. ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY
Devices & Services

2.  Assistive Technology is considered to be any device or service
that aids students with learning disabilities meet their
Individualized education plan and participate in the general
education setting as best as possible , it also includes the
location, implementations and the selection of these services or
devices.
ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY

3.  The (IDEA) Individuals with disabilities education act of 1973
created the legal requirements for students with disabilities.
 Public schools are required to offer assistive technology to
students with disabilities to assure they receive a free public
education (FAPE) regardless of the severity of their disability.
 The Least restrictive environment (LEA) provided as a part of IDEA
requires students with disabilities to be educated with students
without disabilities. LEA requires public schools to provide assistive
devices or services.
ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY LAW

4.  There are many assistive technologies that help students reach
their intended educational goals no matter what their individual
disabilities are
ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGIES

5. HEARING IMPAIRED
VV-talker helps deaf children overcome
their difficulty in speaking accurately.

6. Computerized Glasses: These glasses look like sunglasses
and have a camera in each lens. The glasses highlight
objects that could be obstacles. Users need some vision to
use these glasses.
SEEING IMPAIRED

7. Word processors are a valuable tool for students who have
a learning disability in handwriting. It can be very helpful for
students who have trouble writing by hand. Word processors
are lightweight and can be transported from class to class.
LEARNING DISABLED

8.  Assistive computer technology helps bridge the gap in
communication and accessibility.
 These tools help students communicate, access resources, and
perform academic tasks independently.
PHYSICALLY DISABLED

9. References
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Computerized glasses help visually impaired navigate obstacles. (2012). Assistive Technology
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VV-Talker speech assistive device for vulnerable deaf children. (n.d.). Tuvi design of the future
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Assistive technology-word processors. (2010). Assistive Technologies for Writing Assistive
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Overview and access issues. (n.d.). University of Washington Website. Retrieved August 27,
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