Assistive Technology: What is it? What are some examples?

1. Matthew Shemwell

2. Assistive Technology
IDEA 2004 Definition
Any item, piece of equipment or product
system, whether acquired commercially off the
shelf, modified, or customized, that is used to
increase, maintain, or improve the functional
capabilities of children with disabilities.
-GADOE

3. Assisted Living
Devices
and Environmental
Aids
Augmentative
Communication:
Computer
Access and
Instruction
Assistive Technology
Visual Aids:
Pre-Vocational and
Vocational Aids:

4. Assisted Living Devices
and Environmental Aids
These devices help students that have auditory
disabilities
Listening Devices:
iPod, iPad, Web apps: With
these devices, students can
utilize
highlighting, amplify
sound and speech, and
closed captioning options
to help students
understand content.

5. Students that have severe Communication:
Augmentative disabilities that prevent them
from effectively communicating ideas with peers
require supplemental technology
Visual Technology:
iPad-Students in need of
alternative means of
expression can use this
different whiteboard
apps (Educreations) to
write or insert pictures
Voice recording
Software:
Students that are adverse
to speaking with
students can record their
voices and share their
ideas without anxiety

6. Computer Access and Instruction
Students with disabilities may require modifying
computer input and output. Students may need other
ways to type or have a more specific monitor
Adjustable
Monitors and
Keyboards:
Students in need
will have the ability
to adjust the height
or angle of the
computer monitor
Adjustable and
Large Font
Keyboards : Some
students may have
issues with seeing
small text or will be
unable to type on a
normal keyboard

7. Visual Aids:disabilities can use different
Students with visual
programs and apps to help allow students to better
understand information from print resources.
Ebooks/iPads:
Benefits of these devices
allow these students to
better understand a text
through audio books
Smartpens:
Allows students to
record audio and
allows students to
take notes in a
different way

8. Pre-Vocational and Vocational
Aids:
Technology that allows students with cognitive or
physical disabilities to complete work related
activities
Communication
Boards:
Allow students to
create daily schedules
and communication
board. Apps for iPads
can give students a
creative means to
create storyboards