This document discusses the importance of assistive technology in education for students with disabilities and how it can create independence. It covers DeWitt's work with assistive technology, the challenges of developing effective assistive technology, examples of assistive technology for mild disabilities, sensory impairments and severe/multiple disabilities. The document also discusses approaches to assistive technology like computer assisted instruction and speech feedback and the need to continuously update assistive technology and educators as the definition of disability and technology evolves.

2.  The importance of assistive technology in
education
 Creating freedom and independence
for students with disabilities
 Benefits of Assistive Technology
 Additional Resources

3.  DeWitt’s dealings with AT
 Background of AT
 Removing Barriers with Technology

4.  The challenges of developing effective
AT
 AT for Mild Disabilities
 AT for Sensory Impairments
 AT for Severe/Multiple Disabilities

5.  Word Processing Software
 Word Prediction
 Communication Technologies
 Hyperlinks and Multimedia Environments

6.  Speech and Language Disorders
 Hearing Disorders
 Visual Impairments

7.  Two major approaches are discussed in
the research article
 1st approach-Computer Assisted
Instruction
 2nd approach- Speech Feedback

8.  Transformation of Technology
 Definition of “disability” changes
continuously
 Updating Educators
 More Research Needed