1. Assistive Technology Presentation Jeremy Rayburn ITEC 7530

2. What is Assistive Technology Any item, piece of equipment, or product system that is used to increase, maintain, or improve the functional capabilities of a child with a disability.

3. Purpose of Assistive Technology Allows people with disabilities to perform tasks that they were formerly unable to, or had great difficulty accomplishing, by giving them alternative methods to accomplish the task

4. Categories of Assistive Technology No-Technology – not electronic Low-Technology – electronic but no sophisticated computer components High-Technology – devices that utilize complex, multifunction technology and usually include a computer and associated software

5. No-Tech Assistive Technology Eyeglasses Pictures Word cards or word manipulatives Big pencils

6. Low Technology Assistive Devices Tape recorder Pen lights Switches Typewriter

7. High Tech Assistive Technology Devices Alternative keyboards – larger or smaller than normal keys Electronic Pointing devices – control cursor on screen without hands. Include ultrasound, infrared beams, eye movements, nerve signals, or brain waves Sip-and-puff systems – activated by inhaling and exhaling Wands and Sticks – worn on head, held in mouth, or strapped to chin and used to press keys on keyboard Joysticks Trackballs Touch Screens