Inclusion and what it means for you…

Anna Campbell Summer 2011

School is for everyone…deaf, blind, in a wheelchair, learning disabled, or unable to communicate like you and me.

Inclusion = special education (SPED) students in mainstream classrooms.◦ SPED students placed based on their least

restrictive environments.◦Support for inclusion:

Co-teacher Paraprofessional Speech & Language (SLP), Occupational (OT),

and/or physical therapists (PT).

What’s an IEP?

IndividualizedEducation

Plan

Who can have an IEP?

Those with…Learning DisabilitiesPhysical DisabilitiesDevelopmental DelaysAttention Disorders (ADD and/or ADHD)Emotional DisordersBehavior DisordersAutismVarious impairments

Assistive Technology for your students

Devices should be included in your student’s IEP!

FM System

Microphone that amplifies sound only for the hearing impaired student.• Worn by teacher.• Minimally invasive for both parties.

• Remember your audience, turn offor adjust volume when needed.

My new student is in a

wheelchair…Be proactive!

•Ask for assistance ahead of time.

• Will the student need hand rails for independent bathroom use?

• Is the car rider ramp wheel -chair accessible for the student?

•If particular items are needed get in touch with your SPED staff.

•Both items above are assistive technology for that student.

READ THEIR IEP!!!

ONLY useful if visually impaired individual can read Braille!

Braille Technology

Braille displays◦ Produces Braille for portions

of computer screen displays.

Braille printers◦ Embosses Braille from

computer input onto paper.

Electronic Braille Note-takers◦ Portable allows user to enter

information with a Braille keyboard.

Assistive Technology Many different options; research is key in providing the most effective tool for those in need.

Find more information at…

American Foundation for the Blindhttp://www.afb.org/

Georgia Department of Educationhttp://gadoe.org/

US Department of Educationhttp://www.ed.gov/