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Assistive Technology
Maggie AdamsAnd
Danielle Danaher
What is assistive technology?
O “Any item, piece of equipment or product system… that is used to increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities”
Understanding Assistive Technology
HistoryO Pellerino Turri’s typewriterO BrailleO Pre-computer technologyO Education for All Handicapped
Children Act 1975O Assistive Technology Act of 1998
DevicesO There are an array of devices for
each need, including O visual impairmentO hearing impairmentO communication disabilitiesO learning disabilitiesO motor-skill related disabilities
Visual Impairment
• Braille• Read:OutLoud• PHANToM®
Hearing Impairment, Learning and
Communication Disabilities
• Cochlear Implants
• Hearing Aids
• Use of pictures• Don Johnston Technology
• Leap Frog
Devices
Stephen Hawking
• Diagnosed with ALS
• Uses a Speech Plus speech synthesizer
• Has a specially made wheelchair
• A Brief History of Time
Stephen Hawking
Don JohnstonO Don Johnston had a reading disability
that was never helpedO 32 years, 32,000 schoolsO Make assistive technology for many
reading and writing disabilities, especially autism and dyslexia
Pros
O Takes expertise that few have
O Lack of funds
Improve and aide capabilites of children
Better behavior and attitude
Ability to connect with teachers and peers
Cons
Our Opinion
The benefits far outweigh the negative consequences. Using
assistive technology is more than worth it! We should continue to use it in the classroom, further the research, and improve the
technology.
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