Assistive Technology Megan Keenum ED 500 September 25,2015

Assistive Technology Includes assistive, adaptive, and rehabilitative devices for people with disabilities and also includes the process used in selecting, locating, and using them.

Laws Regarding AT Section 501 of Rehabilitation Act Section 504 of Rehabilitation Act Section 505 of Rehabilitation Act Section 508 of Rehabilitation Act Americans with Disabilities Act Section 225 of the Telecommunications Act of Assistive Technology Act of 1998

Hearing Impaired AT

Seeing Impaired A video magnifier, or closed-circuit television (CCTV) system uses a stand-mounted or handheld video camera to project a magnified image onto a video monitor, a television (TV) screen, or a computer monitor. There is considerable versatility in types of video magnifiers available today.

Learning Disabled a condition giving rise to difficulties in acquiring knowledge and skills to the level expected of those of the same age, especially when not associated with a physical handicap.

Physically Disabled Students with a physical disability have an acquired or congenital physical and/or motor impairment such as cerebral palsy, spina bifida, muscular dystrophy, arthritis, developmental coordination disorder, amputations, genetic disorders, etc.

On- Screen Keyboards provides an image of a standard or modified keyboard on the computer screen that allows the user to select keys with a mouse, touch screen, trackball, joystick, switch, or electronic pointing device. On-screen keyboards often have a scanning option that highlights individual keys that can be selected by the user. On-screen keyboards are helpful for individuals who are not able to use a standard keyboard due to dexterity or mobility difficulties.

Speech recognition or voice recognition programs * allow people to give commands and enter data using their voices rather than a mouse or keyboard. Voice recognition systems use a microphone attached to the computer, which can be used to create text documents such as letters or messages, browse the Internet, and navigate among applications and menus by voice.

References National Disabilities Rights Network