This document discusses assistive technologies that can help students with disabilities access academic materials. It provides examples of technologies that aid students with hearing, visual, cognitive, and mobility challenges, such as C-Print for printed text of speech, FM systems using radio transmission, and Braille keyboards. The document also notes that over 6 million children receive special needs services in the US, but 1/3 of schools report insufficient services, and assistive technologies can help ensure equal education experiences for all students.

1. Shanna Moss

2. • Assistive technologies are
“tools that make academic
material more accessible to
students by minimizing barriers
to learning.”

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4. Technologies for Hearing
Challenges:
• C-Print: Printed text of real-time speech
• FM Systems: Send auditory signals to
student using radio transmission.

5. • Braille Light: Specialized keyboard
that allows students to type
notes, and re-read what they wrote.
• Duxbury & WinBraille: Software that
converts text into braille.

6. Cognitive & Mobile
Challenges:
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7. • According to the NCES more
than 6 million children receive
special needs services.
• 1/3 of the public schools in the
United States report insufficient
services to meet the needs of
students with disabilities.

8. Funding Resources for Assistive
Technology in the Classroom
Infinitec.org

9. • No child’s education should suffer
due to their impairment.
• Assistive technology can ensure an
improved and equal education
experience for all students.

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11. References
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Maloy, Robert, Verock-O’Loughlin,Ruth-Ellen, Edwards, Sharon A., and Woolf,
Beverly Park (2011). Transforming Learning with New Technologies. Boston,
MA: Pearson Education, Inc. ISBN:10 0-13-159611-X, ISBN:13 978-0-13-159611-5
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"Assistive Technology for College Students." Technology Tools for Students
Who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing. N.p., n.d. Web. 24 Oct. 2013.
<http://adaptivetech.tcnj.edu/resheet/deaf.htm>.
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Ring, Sara. "Out of Sight: Technology Helps Visually Impaired Students
Thrive." Edutopia. N.p., 23 July 2008. Web. 24 Oct. 2013.
<http://www.edutopia.org/edward-r-murrow-technology-visually-impaired>.
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Bridge Multimedia. "Education World: Assistive Technology Helps All Kids
Learn." Education World: Assistive Technology Helps All Kids Learn. N.p., 9
Aug. 2005. Web. 24 Oct. 2013.
<http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/tech/tech220.shtml>.
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