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Assistive Technology

The power point Assistive Technology gives a brief insight to the meaning, as well as examples developed for classroom use.

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Assistive Technology

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  1. Assistive Technology Adapting for special needs

  2. What is assistive technology? • Assistive technology is defined as any device that extends the abilities of an individual in ways that provide physical access and/or sensory access.

  3. The Assistive Technology Act was passed by Congress and Signed by the President as the Technology-Related Assistance Act of 1988, better know as the Tech Act. The most current version of the Act is authorized through 2010 The Act seeks to provide Assistive Technologies to persons with disabilities, so they can more fully participate in education, employment, and daily activities on a level playing field with their peers. The Act covers people with disabilities of all ages all disabilities, in all environments (early intervention, K-12, post-secondary, vocational rehabilitation, community living, aging services, etc.).

  4. For the Hearing ImpairedThe Pocket Talker The Pocket Talker is an affordable assistive technology device that helps in eliminating background noise. The device is perfect for noisy situations. Great for one-on-one situations.

  5. For the Seeing Impaired Quicklook Focus Portable Video Magnifier is the first and only portable video magnifier. It is a perfect visual aide designed to help any person with a visual impairment.

  6. For the Learning Disabled • Audio books or “books on tape” are perfect for students with learning disabilities. Many students with learning disabilities have sharpened their listening skills. Audio books often give students the independence needed to build their confidence level.

  7. For the Physically Disabled Speech Recognition Software * A Personal Favorite Dragon Naturally Speaking speech recognition software is designed to turn talk into text. Basically, the user speaks into the microphone, and the software converts the auditory into type. This assistive technology is ideal for any individual with a physical handicap such as an upper extremity paralysis.

  8. References Dragon Speech Recognition Software. (n.d.). Retrieved October 31, 2014 Listening to Books. (n.d.). Retrieved October 31, 2014. Pocketalker. (n.d.). Retrieved October 31, 2014. QuickLook. (n.d.). Retrieved October 31, 2014.

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