ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY

ED 505 PATRICIA MCVAY

Assistive Technology is any software, device, or item used to help a studentwith a disability to meet the goals in hisor her IEP, individual education plan. This allows the student to improve functional capabilities in the classroom settingand all aspects of life.

ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY ACT OF 2004

THIS ACT REQUIRES THE STATE TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO TECHNOLOGY NEEDED FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. THIS DIRECT AID INCLUDES ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY REUTILIZATION PROGRAMS , DEMONSTRATION PROGRAMS , ALTERNATIVE FINANCING AND DEVICE LOAN PROGRAMS.

HEARING IMPAIRED

PERSONAL AMPLIFIERS ARE USEFUL DEVICES THAT ARE ABOUT THE SIZE OF A CELL PHONE. IT REDUCES BACKGROUND NOISE AND INCREASES THE SOUND LEVELS INTO A HEADSET OR EARBUDS.

Hearing Loop (or induction loop) System include an amplifier, a good sound source, wire that surrounds the area and a receiver headset or ear buds. The sound is transmitted by electromagnetic energy.

FM Systems amplify sounds by transmitting radio signals. This is most often used in the classroom where the teacher wears a small microphone and the students wears a receiver.

Infrared Systems transmit sound by using infrared light. Sound is converted into a light signal that beams to the receiver worn by a listener.

SEEING IMPAIRED

LARGE PRINT BOOKS HAVE LARGE LETTERS TO ALLOW STUDENTS WITH MINIMAL VISION TO SEE THE WORDS AND PICTURES.

Braille Textbooks have raised letters that when combined create words. This allows students with vision impairments to fell the words and read along.

Talking Calculators have large numbers illustrated and talk to the students as they make their calculations.

Screen Reader and Talking Browsers allow the students to communicate with the electronic device.

LEARNING DISABLED

PHOTO CARDS CAN BE USED TO CREATE STORIES TO TELL ALOUD AND HELP STUDENTS ORGANIZE THEIR THOUGHTS AND TELL A STORY IN SEQUENTIAL ORDER.

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LiveScribe SmartPen allows handwritten notes and audio recordings to sync with your smartphone or tablet.

Math Manipulatives allow students to engage in hands on activities and manipulate the objects for a better conceptual understanding.

Audio books allow students to hear the words as they read along with the text. These books can be downloaded to an electronic device or played from a CD.

PHYSICALLY DISABLED

OVERSIZED TRACKBALL MOUSE ALLOWS THE STUDENT TO CLICK AND DRAG BY MOVING THE LARGER TRACKBALL ON THE MOUSE.

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Alternative and Augmentative Communication System has two headsets, a keyboard and intricate software system that allows students with severe disabilities to communicate with people and manipulate their environment. Watch this amazing video of Ellen.

A walker helps physically disabled students to walk with little to no assistants

Ergonomic Keyboards can be made to specifically match up with the needs of the student. This replaces the tradition keyboard.

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Assistive Devices for People with Hearing, Voice, Speech, or Language Disorders. (2014, July 03). Retrieved June 7, 2015, from http://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/hearing/pages/assistive-devices.aspx

 Assistive Technology Act of 2004: Putting Technology into the Hands of Individuals with Disabilities. (2004, October 7). Retrieved June 7, 2015, from http://archives.republicans.edlabor.house.gov/archive/issues/108th/education/at/ billsummary.htm Assistive Technology (2015). Retrieved June 7, 2015, from

http://iris.peabody.vanderbilt.edu/module/at/cresource/what-should-ms-adelaide-know-about- assistive-technology-and-how-it-is-used-by-students-with disabilities/at_02/#content Assistive Technologies for people with physical impairments. (2015). Retrieved June 7, 2015, from

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Books for All: Accessible Curriculum Materials for Pupils with Additional Support Needs. (2007, June 5). Retrieved June 8, 2015, from http://www.gov.scot/Publications/2007/06/05081600/10

Cerebral Palsy Multimodality Treatment. (2014, June 3). Retrieved June 8, 2015, from https://cerebralpalsytreatmentindia.wordpress.com/2014/06/03/cerebral-palsy-multimodality-treatment/

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Screen Reading and Talking Browsers (2013). Retrieved June 8, 2015, from http://www.snow.idrc.ocad.ca/content/screen-readers-and-talking-browsers

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