2. Explanation of Assistive Technology:
A Response to the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001
According to Roblyer and Doering (2013), assistive technologies are
products designed specifically for the purpose of ensuring that students
with disabilities are able to work around a disability or impairment with
proper technological aid. These assistive technologies “level the playing
field” for students with disabilities in comparison to their general education
counterparts (18).
3. Law Regarding Assistive Technology
As outlined in Integrating Educational Technology into Teaching (2013), the
following federal laws promote the use of assistive technology:
“The Technology-Related Assistance Act for Individuals with
Disabilities…provides funding for statewide systems and services to provide
assistive technology devices and services to individuals with disabilities.”
“Reauthorization of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Acct
(IDEA)…mandates that every individualized education program team
„consider‟ assistive technology when planning the educational program of
an individual with a disability.”
(400)
4. Assistive
Technology for the
Hearing Impaired
A portable RF device like the one shown
allows a person with limited hearing to
hear a speaker more clearly. The
portable RF is a wireless device, and the
speaker‟s volume is controlled by the
listener to suit the listener‟s needs.
Portable RF
5. Assistive
Technology for the
Seeing Impaired
Low Vision - LVI Magnilink
Student Addition
The Magnilink is a portable device
designed to make reading, both up
close and at a distance, easier for
students who are seeing impaired.
According to Visioncue, the Magnilink is
compatible with Windows
computer/laptop, Apple Mac
computer/laptop, any VGA monitor or a
TV with an RCA connection.
6. Assistive
Technology for the
Learning Disabled
Quicktionary2
The Quicktionary2 is a portable device
that can scan up to a full line of text for
translation and pronunciation. Though
appropriate for English language
learners, the Quicktionary2 is also useful
for assisting students with learning
disabilities, particularly in reading
comprehension and fluency.
7. Assistive
Technology for the
Physically Disabled
IntelliKeys® USB
IntelliKeys is a keyboard alternative for
students with physical disabilities, specifically
limited mobility.
According to Intellitools, “the universal
design of the overlays provides large, well-
spaced keys in high contrast colors to help
students locate letters, numbers, words, and
directional arrows. Concepts are broken
down into manageable components, with
streamlined choices, fewer concepts at a
time, pictures to support learning—even
student photographs for personalization.”
8. References
Intellitools. Kurzweil / IntelliTools. Image retrieved from
http://www.intellitools.com/intellikeys.html
Listen. (2014). Listen Technologies Corporation. Image retrieved from
http://www.listentech.com/products.html
Roblyer, M.D. and Aaron H. Doering. (2013). Integrating educational technology into teaching (6th ed.).
Pearson.
VisionCue. (2010). VisionCue, LLC. Image retrieved from http://www.visioncue.com/low-vision/magnilink-student.html
WizcomTech. (2013). Wizcomtech Ltd. Image retrieved from
http://www.wizcomtech.com/eng/catalog/platforms/01/default.asp?pCat=1&PlatformID=1
