The document discusses how technology has revolutionized possibilities for disabled learners by making things possible that were previously inaccessible. It notes that there are many types of disabilities including physical, sensory, cognitive, psychiatric and health-related. The document then provides four examples of how technology can help disabled people: using tablets to speak, using voice control on smartphones, improving communication skills for those with autism, and Apple's Assistive Touch feature. It defines assistive technology as any item or system that increases functional capabilities for those with disabilities and lists some forms of assistive technology including speech recognition software, text-to-speech software, visual aids, audio aids and physical aids.

1. By Batoul Marstani
January 2020

2. Introduction
 The most amazing developments is the way
technology has created a revolution in
possibilities for disabled learners. For years,
differently-disabled students have struggled
with their assignments or been shut out of
different classes or subjects because schools
had accessibility or instructional problems.

3. “For people without
disabilities, technology
makes things easier. For
people with disabilities
technology makes thing
possible.”
Radabaugh, 1988

6. There are many different kinds
of disabilities
 Physical
 Sensory
 Cognitive
 Psychiatric
 Health-related

7. Four ways technology can help
disabled people
 Using tablets to speak
 Using voice control to navigate smart
phones
 Improving communication skills of people
with autism
 Apple’s Assistive Touch

9. Definition
Assistive Technology is “Any item, piece of
equipment, or product system, is used to
increase, maintain, or improve functional
capabilities of individuals with disabilities.

10. Forms of Assistive Technology
 Speech-Recognition software:
 Text-to-Speech software:
 Visual Aids
 Audio Aids
 Physical Aids