Introduction:
Assistive technology helps individuals with disabilities access education while participating in society by overcoming barriers related to their limitations. It allows them to perform tasks independently and enhances their overall quality of life. Assistive technology doesn’t cure or eliminate learning difficulties, but it can help children reach their potential by allowing them to capitalize on their strengths and bypass areas of difficulty (Reading Rockets, 2024).
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act defines assistive technology devices as items, equipment, or systems that serve to “…increase, maintain, or improve the functional capabilities of a child with a disability.”
(Ed, 2019)
Two assistive technologies
Audiobooks
Recorded books allow users to listen to text and are available in various formats, such as audiocassettes, CDs, and MP3 downloads. In my classroom we use the website ABCya,Epic, and Starfalls these sites help children to use their listening skills, while hearing the words read out loud, learn new vocabulary words, and comprehend questions.
Gonoodle.com
We use this website for rainy or inclement weather days, this keeps get the wiggles out of the children, when they become restless as well. This is a staple within my classroom, especially the yoga when we are doing the calming down and exercise study series.
Two supportive technologies
Picture schedules-
Due to the increase in autism within children we have modified our schedules, we now use picture schedules which a series of pictures that are sequenced in an order either horizontally or vertically for a specific purpose. Which can be use in a variety pf ways numbered, checklist, strip, or flap. Flap is my classroom favorite because the children can turn the flap themselves after that event is complete.
Assistive technology is culturally responsive and are they effective
Assistive technology assessments benefit students with disabilities by identifying the most effective tools and strategies to support their learning and participation in the educational environment. This allows for greater access to curriculum, improved communication abilities, and increased independence New England, 2024).
Issues with technology
With assistive technology we had to make sure to limit the amount screen time
References
Definition and Purpose of Assistive Technology Assessments: A Concise Overview. New England Low Vision. (2024, September 12). https://nelowvision.com/
Reading Rockets (2024). Assistive Technology for Kids with Learning Disabilities: An Overview https://www.readingrockets.org/topics/learning-disabilities/articles/assistive-technology-kids-learning-disabilities-overviewLinks to an external site.
Section 1401. Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. (2019, November 7). https://sites.ed.gov/idea/statute-chapter-33/subchapter-i/1401
Introduction:
Assistive technology helps individuals with disabilities access education while participating in society by overcoming barriers related to their limitations. It allows them to perform tasks independently and enhances their overall quality of life. Assistive technology doesn’t cure or eliminate learning difficulties, but it can help children reach their potential by allowing them to capitalize on their strengths and bypass areas of difficulty (Reading Rockets, 2024).
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act defines assistive technology devices as items, equipment, or systems that serve to “…increase, maintain, or improve the functional capabilities of a child with a disability.”
(Ed, 2019)
Two assistive technologies
Audiobooks
Recorded books allow users to listen to text and are available in various formats, such as audiocassettes, CDs, and MP3 downloads. In my classroom we use the website ABCya,Epic, and Starfalls these sites help children to use their listening skills, while hearing the words read out loud, learn new vocabulary words, and comprehend questions.
Gonoodle.com
We use this website for rainy or inclement weather days, this keeps get the wiggles out of the children, when they become restless as well. This is a staple within my classroom, especially the yoga when we are doing the calming down and exercise study series.
Two supportive technologies
Picture schedules-
Due to the increase in autism within children we have modified our schedules, we now use picture schedules which a series of pictures that are sequenced in an order either horizontally or vertically for a specific purpose. Which can be use in a variety pf ways numbered, checklist, strip, or flap. Flap is my classroom favorite because the children can turn the flap themselves after that event is complete.
Assistive technology is culturally responsive and are they effective
Assistive technology assessments benefit students with disabilities by identifying the most effective tools and strategies to support their learning and participation in the educational environment. This allows for greater access to curriculum, improved communication abilities, and increased independence New England, 2024).
Issues with technology
With assistive technology we had to make sure to limit the amount screen time
References
Definition and Purpose of Assistive Technology Assessments: A Concise Overview. New England Low Vision. (2024, September 12). https://nelowvision.com/
Reading Rockets (2024). Assistive Technology for Kids with Learning Disabilities: An Overview https://www.readingrockets.org/topics/learning-disabilities/articles/assistive-technology-kids-learning-disabilities-overviewLinks to an external site.
Section 1401. Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. (2019, November 7). https://sites.ed.gov/idea/statute-chapter-33/subchapter-i/1401
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