1. Assistive Technology Cynthia Balderas, Elizabeth Castillo, Juan Garcia, Daniela Guardiola

2. Assistive Technology “Any item, piece of equipment, or product system, whether acquired commercially off the shelf, modified, or customized, that is used to increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities of a child with a disability.” (20 U.S.C., 1401, Section 601[1])

3. What is it? “Assistive technology (AT) refers to a wide ran ge of devices, services, strategies, and practic es that are developed and used to assist in dividuals with disabilities to deal with their p roblems (Cook & Hussey, 2002).” “Assistive technology (AT) refers to a wide ran ge of devices, services, strategies, and practic es that are developed and used to assist in dividuals with disabilities to deal with their p roblems (Cook & Hussey, 2002).” They increase, maintain, or improve the functional capabilities of children with disabilities. They increase, maintain, or improve the functional capabilities of children with disabilities.

4. Some definitions… Low-tech assistive devices Low-tech assistive devices Low cost Low cost Ex: Adapted eating utensils, picture communication books, clip boards for holding papers steady Ex: Adapted eating utensils, picture communication books, clip boards for holding papers steady High-tech assistive devices High-tech assistive devices Higher cost Higher cost Ex: Computerized synthetic speech devices, electronic switches that can be activated by eye movements Ex: Computerized synthetic speech devices, electronic switches that can be activated by eye movements

5. Examples of AT DisabilityLow TechHigh Tech Low dexterity Velcro on the pages of a book for page-turning Pencil grip Alternative hardware input devices (touch screen, trackball, customized keyboard) http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://edschool.csuhayward.edu/departments/ted/instruction/howe/5500/AT/atcartoon.gif&imgrefurl =http://edschool.csuhayward.edu/departments/ted/instruction/howe/5500/AT/contents.html&usg=__QKWEgk- h6zn6stA2_4rVhuYH0Ek=&h=288&w=404&sz=58&hl=en&start=3&um=1&tbnid=reGYMF9D8sWZVM:&tbnh=88&tbnw=124&prev=/images%3Fq%3 Dassistive%2Btechnology%26hl%3Den%26client%3Dsafari%26rls%3Den-us%26sa%3DN%26um%3D1

6. Examples of AT DisabilityLow TechHigh Tech Visual disability magnifying lens highlighting pen or tape to change background Screen Reader computer software Closed circuit television to magnify reading material http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://edschool.csuhayward.edu/departments/ted/instruction/howe/5500/AT/atcartoon.gif&imgrefurl =http://edschool.csuhayward.edu/departments/ted/instruction/howe/5500/AT/contents.html&usg=__QKWEgk- h6zn6stA2_4rVhuYH0Ek=&h=288&w=404&sz=58&hl=en&start=3&um=1&tbnid=reGYMF9D8sWZVM:&tbnh=88&tbnw=124&prev=/images%3Fq%3 Dassistive%2Btechnology%26hl%3Den%26client%3Dsafari%26rls%3Den-us%26sa%3DN%26um%3D1

7. Examples of AT DisabilityLow TechHigh Tech Writing disability tape recorder for lecture notes spell and grammar check software word prediction computer software http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://edschool.csuhayward.edu/departments/ted/instruction/howe/5500/AT/atcartoon.gif&imgrefurl =http://edschool.csuhayward.edu/departments/ted/instruction/howe/5500/AT/contents.html&usg=__QKWEgk- h6zn6stA2_4rVhuYH0Ek=&h=288&w=404&sz=58&hl=en&start=3&um=1&tbnid=reGYMF9D8sWZVM:&tbnh=88&tbnw=124&prev=/images%3Fq%3 Dassistive%2Btechnology%26hl%3Den%26client%3Dsafari%26rls%3Den-us%26sa%3DN%26um%3D1

8. Examples of AT DisabilityLow TechHigh Tech Reading disability textbooks on audio tape text-to-speech software http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://edschool.csuhayward.edu/departments/ted/instruction/howe/5500/AT/atcartoon.gif&imgrefurl =http://edschool.csuhayward.edu/departments/ted/instruction/howe/5500/AT/contents.html&usg=__QKWEgk- h6zn6stA2_4rVhuYH0Ek=&h=288&w=404&sz=58&hl=en&start=3&um=1&tbnid=reGYMF9D8sWZVM:&tbnh=88&tbnw=124&prev=/images%3Fq%3 Dassistive%2Btechnology%26hl%3Den%26client%3Dsafari%26rls%3Den-us%26sa%3DN%26um%3D1

9. Examples of AT DisabilityLow TechHigh Tech Math disability Number line graph paper for aligning numbers specialized computer software, such as talking math worksheets http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://edschool.csuhayward.edu/departments/ted/instruction/howe/5500/AT/atcartoon.gif&imgrefurl =http://edschool.csuhayward.edu/departments/ted/instruction/howe/5500/AT/contents.html&usg=__QKWEgk- h6zn6stA2_4rVhuYH0Ek=&h=288&w=404&sz=58&hl=en&start=3&um=1&tbnid=reGYMF9D8sWZVM:&tbnh=88&tbnw=124&prev=/images%3Fq%3 Dassistive%2Btechnology%26hl%3Den%26client%3Dsafari%26rls%3Den-us%26sa%3DN%26um%3D1

10. Laws and Historical Background Special Needs Students Regular Education Students http://images.google.com

11. The Education for All Handicapped Children Act of 1975 To assure that all children with disabilities receive a free appropriate public education To protect the rights of children with disabilities and their parents http://images.google.com

12. The Education for All Handicapped Children Act of 1975 To help state and local education agencies provide for the education of all children with disabilities To assess and assure the effectiveness of efforts to educate all children with disabilities education.washington.edu/.../test4test.html

13. Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 1990 Every student is entitles to a free and appropriate public education They should be educated in the least restrictive environment Photo of graphic courtesy William Bronston, M.D http://www.mnddc.org/parallels2/three/010.htm

14. Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 “The Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 will help children learn better by promoting accountability for results, enhancing parent involvement, using proven practices and materials, providing more flexibility, and reducing paperwork burdens for teachers, states and local school districts.” --- President George W. Bush

15. No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 “ NCLB has increased the expectations for some students with mild disabilities and some of them have measured up.” --Special Education Director “It is critical that students with disabilities remain included in the accountability system to ensure that they are receiving the same high quality education as their non-disabled peers.” --Special Education Director http://www.susanohanian.org/cartoons_index.html

16. Assistive Technology Act of 2004 Ensures continued funding for assistive technology Provides assistive technology to persons with disabilities, so they can more fully participate in education, employment, and daily activities http://www.abc-pactt.org/ http://images.google.com

17. Impact on Education Past to Present http://www.chrisbeetles.com/gallery/images /pictures/C25038-s.jpg 1900-1960 Students with special needs were institutionalized or sayed home. 1960-1975 Students with special need went to school but many were not given the individual instruction or assistive technology needed. http://www.mnddc.org/parallels2/three/007.htm 1970-1990 The idea of integration into a least restrictive environment developed and was guaranteed by IDEA in 1990 http://www.mnddc.org/parallels2/three/008.htm Present Students with special needs are entitles to a free education in the least restrictive environment with an IEP that might include assistive technology http://images.google.com

18. Eligibility Requirements A student must be identified with a disability first before they are eligible for assistive technology IEP team must then evaluate the child first to see if assistive technology would improve the functional capabilities of the child with disability In our district we call the IEP team the Admissions Review and Dismissal committee Then it is up to the Admissions Review and Dismissal committee then must state what assistive technology the student needs in the students IEP. The ARD committee then reviews the IEP for the next school year and can make whatever changes they deem necessary. The ARD committee is made up of classroom teacher, special Ed. teacher, diagnostician, principal and parent.

19. Eligibility Requirements Summary Children who have been Identified with a disability Individualized Education Program (IEP) Team decides whether a student is in need of assistive technology IEP Team consists of the classroom teacher, special Ed. teacher, Diagnostician, parent and principal Teacher must follow IEP http://media.walton.k12.ga.us/District/Departments/ExecpEd/Images/Execp Ed.jpg

20. Roles of the School District Evaluates the needs of the child with a disability Purchases the device the child is going to use Provides training for child and parents on how to use the device Provides training for the teachers working with the child

21. Roles of the Teacher Follows the IEP of the student Makes sure there is proper use of the assistive technology device Addresses the needs of the student Has proper training on the device the student is using https://myplace.durhamcollege.ca/durham/htmlemailupload/I mage/IMG_9706.jpg

22. Role of the MTT The role of the MTT is to ensure all students are finding success using technology therefore it is important to provide the technology resources for students with disabilities to enable them to learn more productively. http://img.zdnet.com/techDirectory/_ACCESS1.GIF

23. Steps To Take To Use New Technology with Exceptional Children 1. 1.Assess the learning situation 2. 2.Identify specific needs 3. 3.Identify specific subject areas 4. 4.Identify specific skill to target and level of instruction 5. 5.Select software appropriate for identified needs 6. 6.Select hardware and peripherals for identified needs www.adcet.edu.au/.../Assistive_Techn ology.chpx

24. MTT Resources Progress Report on the Texas Long-Range Plan for Technology www.tea.state.tx.us/curriculum (Select Technology Applications.) www.tea.state.tx.us/curriculum www.techttp://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/technology/ta/e dstd.html#edstd3happsnetwork.org www.techttp://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/technology/ta/e dstd.html#edstd3happsnetwork.org http://www.educationworld.com/special_ed/assis tive/index.shtml http://www.educationworld.com/special_ed/assis tive/index.shtml http://projectit.ua.edu/mttlinks.html http://www.pluk.org/AT1.html

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26. Conclusion “For most people technology makes things easier. For persons with disabilities, technology makes things possible.” Fleming, 1999

27. Lisa’s Resources Slides 21- 26 (Lisa Castillo) Texas Education Agency Master Technology Teacher Retrieved from http://www.tea.state.tx.us/index3.aspx?id=444 Fleming, A. (1999). Assistive Technology and Learning Disabilities. Retrieved from Education Resources Information Center. (ED434473) Pictures http://img.zdnet.com/techDirectory/_ACCESS1.GIF www.adcet.edu.au/.../Assistive_Technology.chpx www.ohioregion14.org/.../2008/03/giangreco.png

28. ReferencesReferences Slides 1-9 (Daniela Guardiola)Slides 1-9 (Daniela Guardiola) Chmiliar, L. & Cheung, B. (2007). Assistive technology for teachers- Innovation and accessibility online. Developmental Disabilities Bulletin, 35(1&2), 18-28.Chmiliar, L. & Cheung, B. (2007). Assistive technology for teachers- Innovation and accessibility online. Developmental Disabilities Bulletin, 35(1&2), 18-28. Heward, W., (2003). 466, Physical Disabilities, Health Impairments, and Traumatic Brain Injury. In Sharp, A.P. (Ed.), Exceptional Children: An Introduction to Special Education 7 th Edition (pp. 438- 479). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Merrill Prentice Hall.Heward, W., (2003). 466, Physical Disabilities, Health Impairments, and Traumatic Brain Injury. In Sharp, A.P. (Ed.), Exceptional Children: An Introduction to Special Education 7 th Edition (pp. 438- 479). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Merrill Prentice Hall. Howe, Abe. (n.d.) Assistive Technology. Retrieved July 19, 2009, from http://edschool.csuhayward.edu/departments/ted/instruction/howe/5 500/AT/contents.htmlHowe, Abe. (n.d.) Assistive Technology. Retrieved July 19, 2009, from http://edschool.csuhayward.edu/departments/ted/instruction/howe/5 500/AT/contents.html http://edschool.csuhayward.edu/departments/ted/instruction/howe/5 500/AT/contents.html http://edschool.csuhayward.edu/departments/ted/instruction/howe/5 500/AT/contents.html Kelker, K.A., Holt, R., Moses, K., (1997). Family guide to assistive technology. Retreived July 19, 2009 from http://www.pluk.org/AT1.html#2Kelker, K.A., Holt, R., Moses, K., (1997). Family guide to assistive technology. Retreived July 19, 2009 from http://www.pluk.org/AT1.html#2 http://www.pluk.org/AT1.html#2

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