tools for success alice parker at consultant cannon county schools, tn,
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GIT ‘ER DONE WITH ASSISTIVE
TECHNOLOGY
Tools for Success
Alice ParkerAT ConsultantCannon County Schools, TN,
WHAT IS ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY?
Formal Definition“…any item, piece of
equipment, or product system whether acquired off the shelf, modified, or customized that is used to increase, maintain or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities.”
(PL 100-407)
Simplified Definition“…a continuum of
tools, strategies, and services used to support student success and participation.”
WHO USES ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY?
Anyone
Person
with
identified
disability
All Learners can benefit
(Universal Design Learning)
Those who cannot accomplish a goal or objective or be functionally successful
without it.
“At Risk Students”
PERSON WITH IDENTIFIED DISABILITY
•Physical Disabilities•Mental Disabilities•Learning Disabilities
AT RISK STUDENTS
Those who struggle but are not identified as Special Ed
UNIVERSAL DESIGN LEARNING
“The central practical premise of UDL is that a curriculum should include alternatives to make it accessible and appropriate for individuals with different background, learning styles, abilities and disabilities in widely varied learning contexts.” Center for Applied Special Technology (CAST), 2003
“Technology has great potential in providing access for all learners. Through the use of a variety of assistive technologies, students with disabilities can have the ability to access the general curriculum. When assistive technology is appropriately integrated into the regular classroom, students are provided with multiple means to complete their work.” Janet Jendron University of South Carolina AT Project “The Power of Assistive Technology
Give me a clue
Lacks
independence
Can’t reach the
goal
Most can, but one can’t
Lack of
participation
KNOWING WHAT AT TO USE
Evaluation
Trial & Error
Ask for help Learn more
USE IT AUTOMATICALLY
Consider student
preferences
Identify tools to address problem
AT Tools & Device
s
USE COLOR Colored papers Colored Overlays Colored Ink Pens Colored Markers on
White Boards Colored Tabs or Post-
its Highlighting Tape Highlighters Colored Folders Colored Stickers
Judith P. Sweeney Onion Mountain
Technology http://www.onionmou
ntaintech.com/
Go to Services then Handout and Article Downloads
ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY FOR READING
Predictable books Change text size, spacing, color Adapt books for page turning Use of pictures/symbols with text Talking electronic device/software to
pronounce challenging words Electronic Books Magnifiers
AT FOR LEARNING/STUDYING
Schedule (print or picture) Aid for finding materials (index tabs, color coded
folders) Highlight text (markers, highlighter tape, ruler) Recorded material Voice output reminders for assignments, task steps) Electronic organizers & reminders Software for organization of ideas and studying Slant Board Colored tabs, post-its to (mark place, most important) Foldables©
ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY FOR WRITING
Pencil/pen with adaptive grip Adapted paper (raised line, highlighted items) Use of prewritten words/phrases Templates Portable word processor to keyboard instead of writing Computer with word processing software Word cards/word book/word wall Pocket dictionary/thesaurus Electronic talking dictionary/thesaurus/spell checker Talking word processing Gel pens Dycem Finger spacer
ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY FOR MATH
Abacus/Math Line Enlarged math worksheets Low tech alternatives for answering Math “Smart Chart” Money calculator and Coinulator Tactile/voice output measuring devices Talking clocks/watches Calculator (with printout, large key, large display) Talking calculator Graph paper Extra Spacing
SO MUCH MORE…
Pre-scissor skills (tongs, tweezers, adaptive scissors
Strengthening (green floral foam, bubble wrap) ADHD (dycem, Velcro, mouse pads, pencil
toppers, stress balls) Vision (magnifiers, color, lighting) Hearing (Pen & Paper, Voice Amplifiers) Autism (Visual materials, simple, step by step
instruction, prompts, find motivators, social stories)
In conclusion…