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- 3. Assistive technology isany piece of equipment, tool, device, material, or service that can be used to help a student succeed in the classroom.
- 4. Assistive Technology canhelp students in the classroom to: Communicate with teachers and peers Complete assignments Access materials Increase mobility Participate in the classroom Participate in extracurricular programs
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- 6. IDEA defines assistivetechnology as “any item, piece of equipment, or product system, that is used to increase, maintain, or improve the functional capabilities of a child and specifically excludes a medical device that is surgically implanted or the replacement of such device.”
- 7. Assistive Technology can beas simple as a rubber pencil grip or a highlighter marker to as complex as a computerized, voice controlled wheelchair.
- 8. Examples Low tech MidTech High Tech
- 9. Assistive Technology forthe Hearing Impaired Audio or Hearing Loop o Works with the hearing aid…you just flip the telecoil switch in the hearing aid or cochlear implant to amplify sound o Students are able to hear instruction from the teacher, as well as, other conversations/ happenings in the classroom o Works in any environment that has the universal magnetic signal o No additional equipment or receivers are needed
- 11. Assistive Technology forthe Seeing Impaired Screen Readers Supports the blind and visually impaired computer user by reading the text aloud Gives students with limited or no vision the ability to use computer software in the classroom Thunder is an option of free talking software for individuals with little or no sight. It is available for download on Windows 7, Vista, and XP in several different languages.
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- 13. Technology for theLearning Impaired Talking Calculator Assist students who struggle with math skills Built-in speech synthesizer to read aloud numbers, symbols, or operations pressed Auditory feedback to check accuracy of keys pressed
- 14. Assistive Technology forthe Physically Impaired Alternative Mouse Trackballs Joystick Mouse control using a switch & body part movement Mouse control using head movement Mouse control using eye movement Mouse control using sip/puff mouth actions Enables students with limited hand use, the ability to use other movements/body parts to independently use computer software for instruction/remediation
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