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ASSISTIVE
TECHNOLOGY
WHAT IS IT??
What is Assistive Technology
Benefits
2 Forms of Assistive Technology
Assistive Technology Services
Components
Assistive Technology Devices can be…
Assistive Technology
“Cans & Cannots”
Can:
>Enables individual with learning disability to
be more independent learners
Cannot:
>Improve speed and accuracy of work—
master certain skills
>Compensate for ineffective teaching—using
technology to make up for difficulties (e.g.
providing a calculator to a child that cannot
learn subtraction facts
>Reinforce effective classroom instruction
and strengthen skill development
>Make a disability go away
>Help students “fit in” with classroom learning
style and RRE’s (rules, routines, expectations)
>Motivate individuals with learning disability
to set high goals to persevere—meaning
“Don’t ever give up. Be persistent, be
committed, be positive, and learn from every
failing. Your perseverance will reward you
someday. (Nick Saban 2005)
>Provide the same benefits to different users
with learning disability
>Automatically promotes positive attitudes
toward learning
LAWS related to Assistive Technology
“Not special access, not better access, just equal access”
Individuals with Disabilities Edcuation
Act (IDEA) 2004
Guarantee that eligible children and
youth with disabilities would have a
free and appropriate public
education (FAPE) available.
Designed to meet unique
educational needs
Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act
Requires that all electronic and
information technologies developed
by any Federal government agency
must be accessible to people with
disabilities. Including websites, video
and audio tapes, electronic books,
televised programs, special
software/hardware to access
resources.
Cont. Laws related to Assistive
Technology
Assistive Technology Act of 1998
American with Disabilities Act
(P.L. 105-394)
Prohibits discrimination of disability in
employment, state, and local government,
public accommodation, commercial
facilities, transportation,
telecommunications
Tech act provides funds to states to support
3 types of programs
>Establishment of AT demonstration centers,
information centers, equipment loan
facilities, referral services
>Protection advocacy services to help
people with disabilities and their families as
they attempt to access the services eligible
>Federal/state programs to provide other
finance options to help people with
disabilities purchase needed AT.
This law have four (4) titles
Title IV: addresses assistive technology and
requires that telephone companies provide
the necessary services to allow people who
are deaf or hearing impaired to use
telecommunication devices
How Can
Assistive Technology
Be Used
NATIONAL EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY PLAN 2010 APPLIES ADVANCE TECHNOLOGY USE
TO PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LIVES TO WHOLE EDUCATION SYSTEM TO IMPROVE
STUDENT LEARNING, ENHANCE AND EVALUATE EFFECTIVE PRACTICES, USE DATA
INFORMATION FOR CONTINUOUS EQUIPMENT
Adapting for
Special Needs
 Physically Disabled
 Vision Impaired
 Hearing Impaired
Assistive Technology Used: Stool,
Scooter, and Standing Euipment
Physically Disabled
Some students are capable of
using standard mouse and
keyboard due to their physical
disability that impairs gross and
fine motor movement
Cerebral Palsy: lack of the
brain’s ability to control muscle
coordination and bodily
movements.
Cerebral Palsy sometimes
congenital (present at birth)
acquired (after birth)
Cont. Physically Disabled
Spinal Cord Injury (Throraic T1-T-5)
Paraplegic Function :
>full head and neck movement with
normal muscle strength
>complete paralysis of lower body
and legs, upper body strength
depend on level of injury
>ability to transfer independently
from bed to chair, and chair to car
Assistive Technology Used:
Power wheelchair
Assistive Technology Used:
Built-in computer screen magnification
control panels
Visually Impaired
Vision loss from one or
more parts of the eye or
brain that needs to
process images becomes
diseased or damage
The American Foundation
for the Blind estimates that
10 million people in the
U.S. are “visually impaired”
Assistive Technology Used:
FM amplification systems
Hearing Impaired
Occurs when there is a
problem with or damage
to one or more parts of
the ear.
Some have Partial
Hearing loss, allowing the
ear to pick up little sounds
References
Roblyer., M.D. & Doering,. Aaron H. (2013) Integrating Educational Technology into Teaching 6th Edition. Summary
of Technology into Integration Strategies for Special Education (pp.405)
Saban, Nick. (2005) How Good Do You Want To Be? 1st Edition. Developing the Product. The ability to persevere
(pp. 44-47)
Rynders, Jeremy. (2013) Disabled Travelers. Type of Physical Disabilities. Cerebral Palsy. Retrieved June 9, 2014,
from http://www.disabledtravelers.com/types-of-disabilities.htm
Iris Center Peabody College Vanderbilt University. (2013) Assistive Technology. Modules. Retrieved June 9, 2014,
from http://www.irispeabody.vanderbilt.edu/module/at/chacycle/htm
Nemours Foundation. (2014) Teens Health. Visual Impaired. Retrieved June 9, 2014, from
http://www.kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/sight/visual_impairment.html
NanoPac Inc. (2014) Technology for Independence. Merlin LCD Magnifier. Retrieved June 9, 2014, from
http://www.nanopac.com
References
University of Wisconsin Whitewater. (2012) Essay. UW-Whitewater men’s wheelchair basketball team passes the
ball during practice. Retrieved June 9, 2014, from http://www.uww.edu/news/photos/essay-men-wheelchairbasketball-2012
Friendship Circle Special Needs Resource Blog. (2013) 10 assistive technology/accessibility product for individuals
with Cerebral Palsy. Stool Scooters and Standing Equipment. Retrieved June 9, 2014, from
http://www.friendshipcircle.org/blog/2013/05/10/10-must-have-products-for-individuals-with-cerebral-palsy/
National Center for Learning Disabilities. (1977) An overview of assistive technology. Retrieved June 9, 2014, from
http://www.ncldorg/students-disabilities/assistive-technology-education/overview-assistance-technology
Apparelyzed. (2013) Spinal Cord Injury Peer Support. Functionality of T1-T4 Paraplegic. Retrieved June 9, 2014,
from http://www.apparelyzed.com/support/functionality/t1-t4.html
U.S. Department of Education. (2010) National Education Technology Plan 2010. Transforming American
Education Learning Powered by Technology. Retrieved June 9, 2014, from http://www.ed.gov/technology/netp2010
Family Center on Technology and Disability. (2014) Assistive Technology Laws. Retrieved June 9, 2014, from
http://www.fctd.info/resources/techlaws.php