enhancing general curriculum through assistive technology

Enhancing General Curriculum Through Assistive Technology

A PowerPoint Overview

Introduction The importance of assistive technology

in education Creating freedom and independence

for students with disabilities Benefits of Assistive Technology Additional Resources

History of AT DeWitt’s dealings with AT Background of AT Removing Barriers with Technology

Ensuring Equal Access The challenges of developing effective

AT AT for Mild Disabilities AT for Sensory Impairments AT for Severe/Multiple Disabilities

Computer Technology Word Processing Software Word Prediction Communication Technologies Hyperlinks and Multimedia

Environments

Communication Technology Speech and Language Disorders Hearing Disorders Visual Impairments

Studies and Research Two major approaches are discussed in

the research article 1st approach-Computer Assisted

Instruction 2nd approach- Speech Feedback

Conclusion Transformation of Technology Definition of “disability” changes

continuously Updating Educators More Research Needed