1. Shanna Moss

2. Assistive technologies are tools that make academic material more accessible to students by minimizing barriers to learning. 3. Video from: www.youtube.com/watch?v=DB9pKkZoJDc 4. Technologies for Hearing Challenges: C-Print: Printed text of real-time speech FM Systems: Send auditory signals to student using radio transmission. 5. Braille Light: Specialized keyboard that allows students to type notes, and re-read what they wrote. Duxbury & WinBraille: Software that converts text into braille. 6. Cognitive & Mobile Challenges:Video from: www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXxdxck8Gic# 7. According to the NCES more than 6 million children receive special needs services. 1/3 of the public schools in the United States report insufficient services to meet the needs of students with disabilities. 8. Funding Resources for Assistive Technology in the ClassroomInfinitec.org 9. No childs education should suffer due to their impairment. Assistive technology can ensure an improved and equal education experience for all students. 10. The End 11. References Maloy, Robert, Verock-OLoughlin,Ruth-Ellen, Edwards, Sharon A., and Woolf, Beverly Park (2011). Transforming Learning with New Technologies. Boston, MA: Pearson Education, Inc. ISBN:10 0-13-159611-X, ISBN:13 978-0-13-159611-5"Assistive Technology for College Students." Technology Tools for Students Who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing. N.p., n.d. Web. 24 Oct. 2013. .Ring, Sara. "Out of Sight: Technology Helps Visually Impaired Students Thrive." Edutopia. N.p., 23 July 2008. Web. 24 Oct. 2013. .Bridge Multimedia. "Education World: Assistive Technology Helps All Kids Learn." Education World: Assistive Technology Helps All Kids Learn. N.p., 9 Aug. 2005. Web. 24 Oct. 2013. .All Pictures provided by Microsoft Office 2010 Clip Art