EDU 619 Dr. Moerland

1. Assistive Technology
Emma Paula Hulsey
EDU 619
Assistive Technology

2. Assistive Technology: a necessity in our classrooms
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=02Q7mUFPEUA

3. • Many students with disabilities require assistive
technology to participate in and benefit from their
educational programs.
• A range of technology solutions is available to support
student performance, achievement, and independence
in the following areas: academics and learning
aids, aids to daily living, assistive listening and
environmental aids for the hearing impaired and
deaf, augmentative communication, computer
access, leisure and
recreation, seating, positioning, mobility, and vision. .
• Students who have access to the appropriate assistive
technology solutions that they need are more likely to
be successful in their educational programs.

4. Technology Areas
Academic and Learning Aids
Math
Reading
Writing
Spelling

5. Math
• Assistive technology is also
available to support student
achievement in the area of math.
• A range of low technology to high
technology solutions are available.

6. Math Assistive Technologies
• Calculators and/or talking calculators
• On-screen electronic worksheets
• Hands-on Manipulatives
• Math software
• Tactile/voice output measuring devices
• Alternative keyboard/keyboard additions
• Computer with touch screen
• K-12 Using Assistive Technology for Math and Science
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ik1BuiLyMkY
» 3 mins 35 secs

7. Reading
Students who demonstrate difficulty with
basic reading skills or reading
comprehension skills may benefit from
assistive technology.

8. Reading Assistive Technologies
• Colored Overlays
• Reading Window
• Hand-held spell checker or talking Dictionary
• Audio-taped textbooks/Books adapted for page turning
• Talking word processing program/electronic devices
• Advanced reading aid
• CCTV video magnifiers
• iPad or Tablet
• A "Reading Community" for Kids with Learning
Disabilities
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2uznFtbg18

9. Spelling
• Students who have difficulty with
spelling can benefit from assistive
technology to identify and correct
their spelling errors.
• Technology is available to support
spelling in handwritten as well as
computer generated text.

10. Spelling Assistive Technologies
• Personal word list or dictionary
• Hand-held spell checker
• Standard word processing program
with built-in spell check
• Talking word processing program with
built in spell-checker

11. Writing
Students who have difficulty producing
written communication with standard
writing tools such as pen and paper may
benefit from assistive technology.

12. Writing Assistive Technologies
• Alternative paper/adapted paper
• Pencil grips
• Adapted tape recorder
• Portable word processor
• Talking word processor software
• Word prediction software
• Outlining and webbing software
• Voice dictation software
• Electronic/talking dictionary
• Writing templates
• Using Pencil Grips as an Assistive Technology in the
Classroom
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9RQBAn-bhOU 3mins 55secs

13. Communication
Students that have limited verbal
expression or none at all, need
enhanced communication at
school.

14. Communication Assistive
Technologies
• Eye Gaze Board
• Simple voice output device
• Voice output device with Icon sequencing
• Voice output with dynamic display
• Device with speech output for typing
• Test Speak
• Assistive Technology
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GT2pJrArbWs

15. Kidspiration
Assistive Technology can be a part of a UDL
because it helps all students. AT is costly but
effective and can prove very successful.

16. Various Cost for Assistive Technology
for the Classroom
Cost for assistive technology for writing
Math and Learning Disabilities
Prices range from $15.00 to $3500.00 plus.
Assistive Technology is a necessity for
children to be able to learn when they have a
LD. AT makes things easier for us but for
students with LD or SPED inclusion makes
things POSSIBLE!

17. Funding for Assistive
Technology
• If a student who is eligible under IDEA requires assistive
technology in order to receive a free appropriate public
education, the school must provide the appropriate assistive
technology devices and services at no cost to the parents.
• School districts should be proactive in coordinating efforts to
secure supplemental funding. Districts may use any of the
following funds to purchase assistive technology devices and
services.
• When equipment is purchased with state or local district
funds, state special education or IDEA funds, the equipment
becomes the property of the school and the school is
responsible for maintenance, repair and insurance.

18. Assistive Technologies -
Let that voice be heard
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IXnqToAwqiE

19. For more AT resources please visit:
www.udltechtoolkit.wikispaces.com
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20. References
• 1. Introduction to Assistive Technology Many students with disabilities
http://www.florida-ese.org/atcomp/_PDF/GPAT%20Intro%20to%20AT.pdf
• 2. Assistive Technology Solutions
www.fctd.info/assets/assets/21/AT_solutions-may2012.pdf
• 3. A resource guide on Assistive Technology
www.maepd.org/NHRDsamples/...29.../11_ResourceGuideonAT.pdf
4. Google images
5. Assistive Technology: A Special Education Guide to Assistive Technology
6. Technology and Learning: Meeting Special Student’s Needs, National
Center on UDL
7. Schwab Foundation of Learning: Assistive Technology for Children with
Learning Difficulties
8. www.youtube.com