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Assistive Technology presentation by Emilee Johnson.
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Assistive Technology Emilee Johnson ED 505
Definition • Assisted technology devices are devices that help students who have certain special needs such as vision or hearing impairment. • The Assistive Technology Act of 1998 is a grant program that provides federal funds for state programs that address the needs of students with disabilities.
Hearing Impaired Device • A Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) is a device that is a modified telephone that allows the student to use a QWERTY keyboard to help communicate.
Vision Impaired Device • A braille typewriter is a useful tool for a student with vision impairment. This typewriter can braille letters and symbols.
Learning Disabled Device • Talking calculators are helpful to students who struggle with math. These calculators give the student auditory feedback before he or she puts the answer on paper.
Physical Disabled Device • Voice recognition software is a great tool for people with physical disabilities. They can carry out certain computer tasks by speaking directly into a microphone.
References • Bloomberg Business. (n.d.). Retrieved May 22, 2015, from The Art of the Home Office: http://www.bloomberg.com/ss/09/10/1005_coolest_office_furniture /6.htm • General Medical Council. (n.d.). Retrieved May 22, 2015, from Assistive technologies for people with physical impairments: http://www.gmc- uk.org/accessibility/assistive_technologies/physical_impairments.asp • Great Kids. (n.d.). Retrieved May 22, 2015, from Assistive technology for kids with LD: An overview: http://www.greatschools.org/gk/articles/assistive- technology-for-kids-with-learning-disabilities-an-overview/ • Lifesafe Foundation. (2012, August 13). Retrieved May 22, 2015, from Fire Safety for the Disabled: http://www.live-safe.org/2012/08/13/fire-safety-for-the- disabled-3/
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