Sunday, February 8, 2009

Making a difference with Assistive Technology

February 8, 2009

Assistive Technology

“Making a difference with Assistive Technology." This blog posting is to inform and educate parents, students and educators on the impact that assistive technology is making on children that have special needs. The main goal is to provide information and resources that will enhance the services to children with disabilities. The resources below help narrow down different disabilities and can help customize the students learning depending on their need. I feel like this blog will help and guide individuals that are struggling or lacking the resources to aid them in Assistive Technology and will give them a better understanding on what is actually being offered today. The main topics that these resources address include the following:

  • Information on available software for specific types of disabilities
  • How assistive technology is being used in the classroom setting
  • How teachers and students find assistive technology more effective

Here are several websites that will provide more information on Assistive Technology and how its making a difference.

Also I have listed below some reading material that will help guide you as well:

  1. Computer Resources for People with Disabilities: A Guide to Exploring Today's Assistive Technology by Stephen Hawking

  2. When Your Child is Technology Assisted: A home care guide for families by Paul Kahn

  3. Assistive Technology in Special Education by Diane Golden
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  1. LaurenFebruary 9, 2009 at 7:52 AM

    Angelica,
    What a fabulous piece of information! The use of Assistive Technology is an important topic and is indeed used as an "equalizer" in the classroom, just as one of the websites illustrated. The websites are excellent and I especially enjoyed sifting through the website, "Closing the Gap". That site gives information on annual conferences for all professionals and is geared more towards individuals with disabilities in the post-secondary level. As a former Deaf Educator, the use of Assistive Technology was essential in the classroom and allowed for the true potential of the students to shine through. I will have to check out the reading materials you've listed...I can use that in and out of my classroom. I enjoyed your blog and thank you for such great information. :)

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