2. SPED 427 Instructional Strategies: Preschool Assistive Technology “Real Life AT”

3. Assistive Technology: What is it? Assistive technology is technology used by individuals with disabilities in order to perform functions that might otherwise be difficult or impossible…

4. Assistive Technology: What is it? Assistive Technology products can enable people with disabilities to accomplish daily living tasks, assist them in communication, education, work or recreation activities, in essence, help them achieve greater independence and enhance their quality of life

5. Assistive Technology: What is it? Assistive Technology Services support people with disabilities or their caregivers to help them select, acquire, or use adaptive devices. Such services include functional evaluations, training on devices, product demonstration, and equipment purchasing or leasing.

6. Life Story Drew and his mom, Brenda –History… –New directions… –New opportunities… –New world…

7. Assistive Technology Images

8. AT in the Classroom

9. AT in the Home

10. AT in the Community

11. AT in Recreation and Leisure Settings

12. AT in the Workplace

13. AT in Post-Secondary Settings

14. Objectives for AT Unit Understand and appreciate potential of children with disabilities Explore possibilities of assistive technology (AT) in the field of early childhood education Consider impact of AT on the lives of children in the home, community, and educational settings

15. Expectations for AT Unit Participate in classroom discussions and activities Begin working on an in-class, 30 point assignment/project at the end of week two to be completed at the end of week three –Develop a resource list of AT options for early childhood case study Complete a 30 point examination at the end of week three –Covering material presented regarding AT and early childhood education