1. Assistive Technologies
in Educational Settings
Grace Younger

2. What are they & why use them?
Snapshot from Technology Related Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities Act

3. Impairments That May Require
Accommodations
● Visual
● Hearing
● Physical
● Cognitive

4. Visual Impairment
● Digital Book Readers
● Screen Magnification
Photo Credit to naturemusicfreak on Flickr

5. Hearing Impairment
● Hearing Aids/Receivers
● Speech Synthesizer
Photo Credit to soitiki on Flickr
Photo Credit to southwellpics on Flickr

6. Physical Impairment
● Adapted Computer Accessories (ie
oversized mouse or joystick)
● Voice Recognition
Photo Credit to anasqtiesh on Flickr
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7. Cognitive Impairment
(Video)

8. Why is it important?
“Assistive technology increases a student’s opportunities for
education, social interactions, and potential for meaningful
employment. It also supports a student’s participation in
learning experiences in the least restrictive environment.
Assistive technology is a tool to help the student benefit from
the general education curriculum, and access extracurricular
activities in home, school, and work environments.”

9. References (APA)
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YouTube Video - click through for credit
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Tech Act: Technology Related Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities Act. (n.d.). ok.gov.
Retrieved October 29, 2013, from http://www.ok.gov/abletech/documents/Tech%20ActIndividuals%20with%20Disabilities.pdf
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Motor DisabilitiesIntroduction. (n.d.). WebAIM: Motor Disabilities. Retrieved October 29, 2013,
from http://webaim.org/articles/motor/
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Speech synthesis. (2013, October 19). Wikipedia. Retrieved October 29, 2013, from
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speech_synthesis
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Flickr -- credit is hyperlinked
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Considering Assistive Technology. (n.d.). National Dissemination Center for Children with
Disabilities. Retrieved October 29, 2013, from http://nichcy.org/schoolage/iep/meetings/specialfactors/considering-at