ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY

Darien EllisED 505

Assistive technology is any device or

service that aids a student with a disability to partake in the general education classroom setting to the utmost possible degree.

Assistive technology is utilized to help students progress in the functional and academic performance of an individual with a disability.

ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY

Assistive technology helps to improve

upon student participation and excitement in the classroom for students with learning disabilities.

Students are more inclined to achieve success in learning and obtain more independence in the learning process.

ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY

According to IDEA of 1997, IEP teams are required to

consider assistive technology devices and services when developing, reviewing, and revising IEPs for students with disabilities.

Schools must make certain that assistive technology devices and services are accessible to a child with a disability if required as part of the child’s special education and related services as stated in the child’s IEP.

Assistive technology devices or services that will be provided to students must be stated and described in the IEP.

LAWS REGARDING ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY

ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED

FM TECHNOLOGY FM technology improves

SNR considerably. It picks up the speaker's voice virtually centimetres from the mouth and instantly delivers it to the ear for amplification.

ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY FOR THE SEEING IMPAIRED

SCREEN MAGNIFIER A screen magnifier is

software that interacts with a computer to present enlarged screen content.

ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY FOR THE LEARNING DISABLED

READING HELPER Reading helper will

help students as they read stories or books for class/homework assignments. This is great for students who struggle with following along when stories are read.

ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY FOR THE PHYSICALLY DISABLED

RING PEN The ring pen will

help students with writing assignments by relieving stress on fingers and wrists while writing.

Moeller, MP., et al. (1996). Longitudinal Study of FM System Use in Nonacademic Settings: Effects on Language Development. Ear and Hearing, 17, 28- 41.https://www.actionforblindpeople.org.uk/resources/practical-advice/assistive-technology-resources/types-of-assistive-technology/assistive-technology-physical-impairments/

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