Assistive Technology Snapshot Connie Gray EDTC 6340: Project 4.

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Assistive Technology Snapshot Connie Gray EDTC 6340: Project 4

Purpose: The topics covered in this presentation will be beneficial to faculty who wish to learn: Current laws and legislation involved with assistive technology Meaning of assistive technology Types of technologies available

Assistive Technology (AT) Laws & Legislation AT is defined by federal law (IDEA ’97, ADA, Tech ACT) as: "any item, piece of equipment, or product...whether acquired commercially, something modified, or custom made...that is used to increase, maintain, and/or improve the functional capability of individuals with disabilities."

Assistive Technology Umbrella Advantages: More Features & Functions Greater Capability Low Tech High Tech Specialized for each individual Adaptable to all individuals Advantages: Readily available Low Cost Easy to use

Categories Assistive Technology Computer Technologies Communication Learning Aids Manipulation Behavioral Support Mobility & Positioning VisionHearing

Access & Software Low Tech Special Keyboards Special Mouse High Tech Optical Character Recognition Software Computer Technologies

Augmentative & Alternative Low Tech Symbols & Pictures High Tech Hand Held Communication Device Communication

Content Areas Low Tech Speaking Homework Whiz handheld spell checker speaks words & definitions High Tech Quicktionary Reading Pen handheld reading pen scans word & defines Learning Aids

Daily Living Low Tech Pencil Grips High Tech Photophone Switches Manipulation

Self Management Organizational Skills Self Monitoring Low Tech Picture Schedule Board High Tech Personal Digital Organizer Behavioral Support

Content Areas Low Tech Wheelchairs Standing Aids Special Seating High Tech Scooters Powered Wheelchairs Mobility and Positioning

Visual Impairment Low Tech Magnifiers Highlighter Tape High Tech Comprehensive Screen Reading Program Vision

Hearing Impairement Low Tech Amplifiers High Tech TTY telephone Hearing

Related Links For further information check out: Accessibility Institute dex.html dex.html Able Data The Alliance for Technology Access Assistive Technologies Assistive Technologies in the Classroom logy/index.html logy/index.html National Early Childhood TA Center

Acknowledgements Special thanks to the following websites for providing information used in the creation of this presentation. Special Needs Opportunity Windows showtechnology=1 showtechnology=1 Assistive Technology Resource Center

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