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Assistive Technology provides the foundation for all special education services-- the IDEA 2004 law defines assitive technology in two parts which are assistive technology devices and assitive technology services.
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Assistive Technology Device: any item, piece of equipment, or product system, whether acquired commercially off the shelf, modified, or customized, that is used to increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities of a child with a disability. The term does not include a medical device that is surgically implanted, or the replacement of such device.
Assistive Technology Service: any service that directly assists a child with a disability in the selection, acquisition, or use of an assistive technology device.
Assistive Technology Service: any service that directly assists a child with a disability in the selection, acquisition, or use of an assistive technology device.
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http://www.fctd.info/resources/5478
http://www.wrightslaw.com/
http://www.assistivetechnologycenter.org/index.php
http://www.pbs.org/parents/education/learning-disabilities/strategies-for-learning-disabilities/assistive-technology/
http://www.wrightslaw.com/
http://www.assistivetechnologycenter.org/index.php
http://www.pbs.org/parents/education/learning-disabilities/strategies-for-learning-disabilities/assistive-technology/
Low-Tech Tools- use no electronic components and are
relatively inexpensive,little to no training required
Examples: pencil grips, keyguard,
moisture guard, head pointer/mouth pointer, dowel,non slip surfaces,paper holder
Mid-Tech Tools- are electronic in nature but are much less expensive and require less training than high-tech devices.
Examples: digital recorder, audio book, talking book, mini-book light, switch-operated toys and small appliances, step-by-step communicators, inexpensive augmentative communication devices
High-Tech Tools- items that often are based on computer technology which is more complicated to operate and require more training than low-tech tools, and they are considerably more expensive.
Examples: Augmentative communication devices, Internet, Alternate inputs and outputs, Apps, Software, iPod, iPad
relatively inexpensive,little to no training required
Examples: pencil grips, keyguard,
moisture guard, head pointer/mouth pointer, dowel,non slip surfaces,paper holder
Mid-Tech Tools- are electronic in nature but are much less expensive and require less training than high-tech devices.
Examples: digital recorder, audio book, talking book, mini-book light, switch-operated toys and small appliances, step-by-step communicators, inexpensive augmentative communication devices
High-Tech Tools- items that often are based on computer technology which is more complicated to operate and require more training than low-tech tools, and they are considerably more expensive.
Examples: Augmentative communication devices, Internet, Alternate inputs and outputs, Apps, Software, iPod, iPad
Low-Tech Tools Mid-Tech Tools High-Tech Tools
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Section 504 which has been improved many times
states that:
"No otherwise qualified individual with a
disability in the United States shall solely by reason of her or his handicap, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance." So, students who have a disability under Section 504 are entitled to assistive technology to create equal education opportunities.
The Americans with Disabilities Act prevents
discrimination of people with disabilities and enforces public places to make their programs accessible to everyone.
People with disabilities have the right to use and choose the best assistive technology for them to create a barrier free environment. Students and the parents have the right to participate in the decision making process of choosing the best assistive technology for that student.
History
1988: Tech Act defined assistive technology
1997: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act adopted Tech Act definition of AT, changed "individual" to "child", and said AT consideration would be for all students getting special education care
2004: IDEA says now surgically implanted medical devices or the replacement of these devices are no longer covered by the IDEA
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Sources
Dell, Amy G., Deborah A. Newton, and Jerry G. Petroff. "Introduction to Assistive Technology." Assistive Technology in the Classroom: Enhancing the School Experiences of Students with Disabilities. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Merrill renticeHall2008. N. Print.
www.loftonspace.com
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_P8OG04wqc
Dell, Amy G., Deborah A. Newton, and Jerry G. Petroff. "Introduction to Assistive Technology." Assistive Technology in the Classroom: Enhancing the School Experiences of Students with Disabilities. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Merrill renticeHall2008. N. Print.
www.loftonspace.com
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_P8OG04wqc