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Assistive Technology

A quick description of assistive technology including definition, law, and examples.

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Assistive Technology

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  1. Assistive Technology By Joshua King

  2. What is Assistive Technology • Is any device or service that helps a student with a disability to meet his/her IEP. • Helps overcome physical barriers • Improves function performance

  3. Law in Regard to Assistive Technology • Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) – states that it is the school system’s responsibility to provide assistive technology to students with disabilities. • Assistive Technology Act (Tech Act) - provides people with disabilities a level playing field with other members of their community.

  4. Law in Regard to Assistive Technology • Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Technical Education Act – schools are required to integrate academic, vocational and technical training to staff to increase the quality of programs offered.

  5. Assistive Technology Examples Hearing Impaired FM systems – teacher wears a transmitter while the student wears a receiver. The system uses radio frequencies to amplify the voice of the teacher.

  6. Assistive Technology Examples Seeing Impaired Screen Reader – computer software that reads to the user what appears on the screen.

  7. Assistive Technology Examples Learning Impaired Audio Books – these can greatly increase student confidence and reading ability. Especially for students who struggle visually but excel in auditory learning.

  8. Assistive Technology Examples Physically Impaired Eye Tracking – allows people to speak or write messages by looking at predetermined phrases.

  9. References • "10 Sites To Download Free Audio Books." - Edudemic. N.p., n.d. Web. 18 Jan. 2015. • “Assistive Technology: An Overview." IRIS. N.p., n.d. Web. 22 Jan. 2015. • “Center for Parent Information and Resources." Center for Parent Information and Resources. N.p., n.d. Web. 22 Jan. 2015. • "Classroom FM Has Never Been Easier."Classroom FM Has Never Been Easier. N.p., n.d. Web. 21 Jan. 2015. • "Disabled Users Navigate Daily Routines with Eye Tracker."- Vision Systems Design. N.p., n.d. Web. 21 Jan. 2015. • "The Family Center on Technology and Disability." FCTD. N.p., n.d. Web. 19 Jan. 2015.

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