ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY IN THE CLASSROOM PAIGE CARR

EXPLANATION OF ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY Technology Used by individuals with disabilities To perform functions that might be difficult to student Mobility devices Hardware Software

Section 501 of the Rehabilitation Act – prohibits discrimination. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act – prohibits discrimination based on disability in federally funded and federally conducted programs or activities in the United States. Section 505 of the Rehabilitation Act – establishes the enforcement procedures for title V of the Rehabilitation Act. Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act – eliminates barriers in information technology, to make available new opportunities for people with disabilities, and to encourage development of technologies that will help achieve these goals.

 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) –  Prohibits discrimination and ensures equal opportunity for persons with disabilities in employment, state and local government services, public accommodations, commercial facilities, and transportation.  Section 255 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 – requires manufacturers of telecommunications equipment and providers of telecommunications services to ensure that such equipment and services are accessible to persons with disabilities, if readily achievable.  The Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (Access Board)  issued final guidelines for accessibility, usability and compatibility of telecommunications equipment and customer premises equipment covered by Section 255 of the Telecommunication Act of  Assistive Technology Act of 1998 – establishes a grant program, administered by the U.S. Department of Education, to provide Federal funds to support State programs that address the assistive technology needs of individuals with disabilities.

HEARING IMPAIRED Infrared systems use infrared light to transmit sound. A transmitter converts sound into a light signal and beams it to a receiver that is worn by a listener. This is a great device for hearing impaired students. This particular device allows children to hear what they need to.

SEEING IMPAIRED Specialized computers and enhancing devices can help students with seeing impaired disabilities. This can enlarge writing and make learning possible for children.

LEARNING DISABLED The biggest influence for a learning disabled child is an iPad. This device can be effective and make learning proficient to and disable child. An iPad can be used to enlarge papers, read to the person, and research on websites. Students can use a calculator on this device. They can watch themselves sound out letters with the camera or video process. Students can play educational games and watch educational videos dealing with the Common Core Standards.

PHYSICALLY DISABLED Sip-and-puff (SNP) assistive technology is used for students who need to signal something to a certain device. The students who are confined to very little movement can make use out of this device. Students who use this can send signals to a computer, wheelchair, or speech devices.

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Assistive technology changes the lives of students.