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| assistive technology for reading: Practical (and Fun) Guide to Assistive Technology in Public Schools Christopher R. Bugaj, Sally Norton-Darr, 2010-03-21 From setting up a stellar team to consultations and evaluations, and from implementation to assessing success, this guide presents detailed advice and ideas to provide assistive technology (AT) services that effectively and efficiently help students. The nuts and bolts of each area are presented in a practical way (with amusing metaphors thrown in for good measure) so that you can directly apply what's in the book and see tangible results. |
| assistive technology for reading: Efficacy of Assistive Technology Interventions Dave Edyburn, 2015-06-11 The Advances in Special Education Technology series is designed to focus international attention on applications of technology for individuals with disabilities. |
| assistive technology for reading: Assistive Technology in the Classroom Amy G. Dell, Deborah A. Newton, Jerry G. Petroff, 2016-02-22 This is the eBook of the printed book and may not include any media, website access codes, or print supplements that may come packaged with the bound book. This up-to-date book shows how assistive technology can be used in all kinds of classrooms, at all grade levels, to enhance the teaching and learning of students with a wide range of disabilities. The emphasis is on the integration of assistive technology into the curriculum. It addresses the challenges teachers face when using assistive technology to teach new skills to students with disabilities, to increase their independence and productivity, and to provide them with access to the general education curriculum. The text discusses disability categories within the context of school-related tasks and technology-based solutions to avoid misleading readers into simply pairing a certain diagnosis with a certain tech tool. The new edition of Assistive Technology in the Classroom keeps readers abreast of relevant new developments in mobile devices and assistive technology through a new chapter on how to use assistive technology to create visual supports and promote positive behavior, chapter updates on available mobile devices, expanded information on Universal Design for Learning, and additional ideas and discussion on how to match technology tools to a student’s specific needs and strengths. |
| assistive technology for reading: Assistive Technology in Special Education Joan L. Green, 2021-09-03 Assistive Technology in Special Education presents a wealth of practical, well-organized information to help families, teachers, and therapists find effective solutions for students with learning, literacy, and cognitive challenges. This third edition features new affordable tools to improve and compensate for challenges related to speaking, understanding, reading, writing, and thinking and remembering, as well as strategies to help students become more organized and efficient. Also highlighted are iOS devices, G Suite (Google Apps and Extensions), online collaborative sites, and features built into the computers and mobile devices readers already use. As technology changes and new operating systems make older programs obsolete, this book will empower readers to explore the most current resources as they become available. |
| assistive technology for reading: Cook & Hussey's Assistive Technologies Albert M. Cook, Janice Miller Polgar, 2008-01-01 It's here: the latest edition of the one text you need to master assistive strategies, make confident clinical decisions, and help improve the quality of life for people with disabilities. Based on the Human Activity Assistive Technology (HAAT) model, Assistive Technologies: Principles and Practice, 4th Edition provides detailed coverage of the broad range of devices, services, and practices that comprise assistive technology, and focuses on the relationship between the human user and the assisted activity within specific contexts. Updated and expanded, this new edition features coverage of new ethical issues, more explicit applications of the HAAT model, and a variety of global issues highlighting technology applications and service delivery in developing countries. Human Activity Assistive Technology (HAAT) framework demonstrates assistive technology within common, everyday contexts for more relevant application. Focus on clinical application guides you in applying concepts to real-world situations. Review questions and chapter summaries in each chapter help you assess your understanding and identify areas where more study is needed. Content on the impact of AT on children and the role of AT in play and education for children with disabilities demonstrates how AT can be used for early intervention and to enhance development. Coverage of changing AT needs throughout the lifespan emphasizes how AT fits into people's lives and contributes to their full participation in society. Principles and practice of assistive technology provides the foundation for effective decision-making. NEW! Global issues content broadens the focus of application beyond North America to include technology applications and service delivery in developing countries. NEW! Ethical issues and occupational justice content exposes you to vital information as you start interacting with clients. NEW! More case studies added throughout the text foster an understanding of how assistive technologies are used and how they function. NEW! Updated content reflects current technology and helps keep you current. NEW! Explicit applications of the HAAT model in each of the chapters on specific technologies and more emphasis on the interactions among the elements make content even easier to understand. |
| assistive technology for reading: Assistive Technology for Visually Impaired and Blind People Marion Hersh, Michael A Johnson, 2010-05-12 Equal accessibility to public places and services is now required by law in many countries. For the vision-impaired, specialised technology often can provide a fuller enjoyment of the facilities of society, from large scale meetings and public entertainments to reading a book or making music. This volume explores the engineering and design principles and techniques used in assistive technology for blind and vision-impaired people. This book maintains the currency of knowledge for engineers and health workers who develop devices and services for people with sight loss, and is an excellent source of reference for students of assistive technology and rehabilitation. |
| assistive technology for reading: Preventing Early Learning Failure Robert Sornson, 2001 Each year thousands of young children come to school without good early learning experiences and are unprepared for school learning activities. Others have experienced physical or emotional setbacks that make learning difficult and frustrating. In Preventing Early Learning Failure, expert educators describe practices that can help children find success in school. Topics include a look at what's important in reading and math; the nature of true learning disabilities; and problem solving using the Instructional Support Team model, with a report on an elementary school that has adopted that model and changed the lives of many at-risk learners. Other chapters report on basic sensory skill development at the kindergarten level, and reflect on the concepts and practices that make a difference in the lives of young learners. The authors examine four programs, including the widely heralded Success for All program, that show promise in helping children get ready for early learning success. The authors also describe effective preschool programs and principles, and they look at how an awareness of multiple intelligences and individual learning needs can be useful. Three of the chapters include stories that illustrate some ways to prevent failure. One story describes a classroom teacher who learned to think differently about student behavior, another describes innovative ways a school dealt with three problem children, and the third tells about the productive relationship of a young boy, his mother, and his teacher. We cannot afford to let children in the early years of school fall into a pattern of failure that will affect them, their families, and their communities throughout a lifetime. Preventing Early Learning Failure offers practical approaches to help develop every child's capacity for learning and ensure that no child will be left behind. Note: This product listing is for the Adobe Acrobat (PDF) version of the book. |
| assistive technology for reading: Assistive Technology Solutions in Minutes Book III Therese Willkomm, 2021-05-30 Low cost assistive technology solutions made in minutes from everyday materials |
| assistive technology for reading: Special Education Design and Development Tools for School Rehabilitation Professionals Singh, Ajay, Viner, Mark, Yeh, Chia Jung, 2019-12-13 Educators who work with students with disabilities have the unique challenge of providing comprehensive and quality educational experiences for students who have a wide range of abilities and levels of focus. Pedagogies and educational strategies can be applied across a student population, though they tend to have varied success. Developing adaptive teaching methods that provide quality experiences for students with varied disabilities are necessary to promote success for as many of these students as possible. Special Education Design and Development Tools for School Rehabilitation Professionals is a comprehensive research publication that examines special education practices and provides in-depth evaluations of pedagogical practices for improved educational experiences for students with disabilities. Highlighting a range of topics such as bilingual education, psychometrics, and physical education, this book is ideal for special education teachers, instructors, rehabilitation professionals, academicians, school administrators, instructional designers, curriculum developers, principals, educational software developers, researchers, and students. |
| assistive technology for reading: The Illustrated Guide to Assistive Technology and Devices (EasyRead Super Large 20pt Edition) Suzanne Robitaille, 2010 |
| assistive technology for reading: Access Technology for Blind and Low Vision Accessibility Yue-Ting Siu, Ike Presley, 2020 Access Technology for Blind and Low Vision Accessibility, the second edition of 2008's Assistive Technology for Students Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired: A Guide to Assessment, uses clear language to describe the range of technology solutions that exists to facilitate low vision and nonvisual access to print and digital information. Part 1 gives teachers, professionals, and families an overview of current technologies including refreshable braille displays, screen readers, 3D printers, cloud computing, tactile media, and integrated development environments. Part 2 builds on this foundation, providing readers with a conceptual and practical framework to guide a comprehensive technology evaluation process. As did its predecessor, Access Technology for Blind and Low Vision Accessibility is focused on giving people who are blind or visually impaired equal access to all activities of self-determined living, allowing them to be seamlessly integrated within their home, school, and work communities-- |
| assistive technology for reading: Inclusive Learning 365 Christopher Bugaj, Karen Janowski, Mike Marotta, Beth Poss, 2022-08-03 Designed to be read one day – and page – at a time, this book from four inclusive learning experts offers 365 strategies for implementing technology to design inclusive experiences. Educators across the world are working to design individualized instruction that empowers every student to become experts at learning. Technology and instructional interventions designed to support students with disabilities often eventually become mainstream and used by the masses. These practices provide a pathway for designing inclusive, equitable and accessible educational experiences that meet the needs of every individual learner. This engaging book includes daily strategies accompanied by examples of tools that can be implemented immediately to design meaningful instruction. Topics covered include role-playing games for social-emotional learning, building literacy through captioned video, coding to teach early literacy, text-to-speech for math and reading, and much more! Each daily strategy includes: • Explanation of how to use the strategy to design inclusive educational experiences. • Examples of tools that can be used to implement the strategy. • Alternative ways to use the strategy to extend student learning. • Images illustrating the strategy or tool. • Identification of relevant ISTE Standards for Educators and ISTE Standards for Students. Related resources. The heart of the book is the shift in mindset that occurs by exploring a different practical, inclusive strategy each day and infusing these strategies into everyday practice. |
| assistive technology for reading: Assistive Technology for Blindness and Low Vision Roberto Manduchi, Sri Kurniawan, 2018-09-03 Assistive technology has made it feasible for individuals with a wide range of impairments to engage in many activities, such as education and employment, in ways not previously possible. The key factor is to create consumer-driven technologies that solve the problems by addressing the needs of persons with visual impairments. Assistive Technology for Blindness and Low Vision explores a broad range of technologies that are improving the lives of these individuals. Presenting the current state of the art, this book emphasizes what can be learned from past successful products, as well as what exciting new solutions the future holds. Written by world-class leaders in their field, the chapters cover the physiological bases of vision loss and the fundamentals of orientation, mobility, and information access for blind and low vision individuals. They discuss technology for multiple applications (mobility, wayfinding, information access, education, work, entertainment), including both established technology and cutting-edge research. The book also examines computer and digital media access and the scientific basis for the theory and practice of sensory substitution. This volume provides a holistic view of the elements to consider when designing assistive technology for persons with visual impairment, keeping in mind the need for a user-driven approach to successfully design products that are easy to use, well priced, and fill a specific need. Written for a broad audience, this book provides a comprehensive overview and in-depth descriptions of current technology for designers, engineers, practitioners, rehabilitation professionals, and all readers interested in the challenges and promises of creating successful assistive technology. |
| assistive technology for reading: Assistive Technology in Special Education Joan L. Green, 2014 This second edition of Assistive Technology in Special Education provides families, teachers, and therapists an update on how to use the latest technologies to help individuals who struggle with communication, literacy, and learning. |
| assistive technology for reading: Assistive Technology Emily C. Bouck, 2015-12-31 Succinct, yet comprehensive, Assistive Technology is designed to help educators better understand assistive technology and how it can support students with disabilities from early childhood through transition into adulthood. This practical book considers the purpose of technology and the support it can provide rather than a student’s disability categorization. Grounded in research and filled with engaging case studies and activities, author Emily C. Bouck offers an unbiased depiction of the advantages and limitations of technology. Readers are exposed to a full range of assistive technology including up-to-date coverage of low- and high-technology, as well as free and for-purchase options that can be used to support students with disabilities. |
| assistive technology for reading: Comprehensive Literacy for All Karen A. Erickson, Karen Erickson, David Koppenhaver, 2019-12-17 An essential resource for educators, speech-language pathologists, and parents--and an ideal text for courses that cover literacy and significant disabilities--this book will help you ensure that all students have the reading and writing skills they need to unlock new opportunities and reach their potential. |
| assistive technology for reading: Katie Can Erin Palmer, 2018-11-16 Katie has Down Syndrome, but that's not what makes her so special. Find out what makes Katie unique. This title focuses on sight words, decoding, and retelling. |
| assistive technology for reading: Disability, Society and Assistive Technology Bodil Ravneberg, Sylvia Söderström, 2017-03-27 The provision of assistive technology is an important individual and collective service of the welfare state. The state plays a significant role towards linking users and products, and the matching of devices and users is both a science and an art. However, many people feel it is stigmatising to use individually designed assistive technologies as they often, in a subtle way, convey discriminating barriers in society. The major challenges of assistive technology are thus to reduce social exclusion and marginalisation and, importantly, to reduce individual risks and societal costs related to non-use due to deficiencies in usability, aesthetics and design of the technologies. This groundbreaking book discusses the relationships among society, disability and technology by using different empirical examples (e.g., school, everyday life) to show why the combination of disability studies and STS-studies (science, technology and society) is a fruitful approach to understanding and meeting these challenges. The book explores the significance of the technologies for users, society and the field; identifies challenges to designing, adopting and using assistive technologies; and points at theoretical challenges in research as well as professional challenges in assistive technology service provision. The book also scrutinises the role of assistive technology devices, as well as the organisational structure of the assistive technology market, in relation to disabled people’s lives. This book will be valuable reading for students, academics, teachers and social educators interested in Disability Studies, STS Studies, Product Design, Sociology, Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy, as well as engineers working in the field of assistive technology. |
| assistive technology for reading: Assistive Technologies and Other Supports for People With Brain Impairment Marcia J Scherer, PhD, MPH, FACRM, 2011-12-20 Integrating current research with the experiences of people with cognitive disabilities, this volume examines how assistive and cognitive support technologies are being harnessed to provide assistance for thinking, remembering, and learning. The book vividly describes real-life situations in which cognitively impaired individuals use assistive supports and the advantages and limitations these individuals perceive from their use. It provides information on how cognitively impaired individuals and their families and caregivers can select the most appropriate technologies from a wide array of accommodations and resources, including individualized protocols of different forms of support to facilitate optimal functioning. The text offers practitioners a comprehensive and systematic process for ensuring their clients' effective application and utilization of this technology. This book will also provide insight for users of assistive technology and their families and caregivers to ensure optimal technology use. Key Features: Outlines an effective process for integrating assistive technologies into the activities and lifestyle of users with cognitive disabilities Explains how to match individuals with the most appropriate devices to enhance independent functioning Provides a detailed overview of neurological and physical characteristics of various cognitive disabilities present at birth or acquired through accident, illness, or aging Includes figures, checklists, assessment tools, and illustrations throughout the text for enhanced learning |
| assistive technology for reading: Assistive Technology Research, Practice, and Theory DaCosta, Boaventura, 2014-01-31 This book presents cutting-edge research in the field of assistive technologies, including both theoretical frameworks and empirical research to benefit individuals with motor and cognitive disabilities--Provided by publisher. |
| assistive technology for reading: Community-based Rehabilitation World Health Organization, 2010 Volume numbers determined from Scope of the guidelines, p. 12-13. |
| assistive technology for reading: Assistive Technology for People with Disabilities Diane Pedrotty Bryant, Brian R. Bryant, 2012 For courses in Assistive Technology and Technology in Special Education. Updated with new research, content and features to address current developments in the field, this text approaches assistive technology and education in a lifespan, multidisciplinary manner by discussing the use of current technology in the fields of special education, rehabilitation, speech-language pathology, and other disciplines. Assistive Technology for People with Disabilities, Second Edition, includes eight comprehensive chapters that focus on devices and software to enhance the lives and promote the independence of people with disabilities. The textbook's content includes material that relates to most of the disability categories in IDEA 2004 and to the key concepts of the AT legislation. Featured devices and software will help the reader understand how areas such as mobility, communication, education, independent living, and access to information media affect learning and living for individuals with disabilities. Relevant foundation information is included notably, the historical perspectives of AT, assessment, universal design, and the ADAPT framework, which is a tool to help educators make decisions about appropriate AT, student needs, and the demands of the environment. Developed from the authors' years of experience teaching both K-12 students and adults, as well as their own framework for understanding assistive technology application and integrating technology into instruction, this updated text addresses assistive technology that promotes knowledge and skills, practical application and a myriad of opportunities that good technology provides for persons with disabilities. NEW! Added Personal Perspective (PP) feature at the beginning of every chapter depicts a user of AT or his or her family, Further referenced in the chapter, the PP will help the reader make connections to key content, and provide the human side of AT and the powerful impact it has on the lives of individuals with disabilities. NEW! The devices and software featured in this edition reflect contemporary developments in the field of AT and education. The updates are featured throughout every chapter. NEW! The ADAPT Framework has been updated in Chapter Two and is further integrated into more chapters throughout the text. An important tool to help readers make good decisions about AT devices as they relate to the user and the environmental demands, the framework is applicable and practical. NEW! Information about Universal Design has been added in Chapter Two and integrated in other chapters as appropriate. Widely accepted in the field of education as a practical, useful way to think about curricular and instructional design, AT fits logically into this framework. NEW! End-of-chapter features engage students in activities that help them to think more deeply about the material and to apply what they have learned. Discussion Questions and now the Focus On features offer opportunity for critical thinking and applying chapter concepts. |
| assistive technology for reading: The New Assistive Tech Christopher Bugaj, 2022-08-29 This playful yet professional book is designed to help educators select, acquire and implement technology to help all students, but especially those with special needs. School districts often struggle to develop consistent practices for meeting the needs of special education students. With this book, you’ll learn how embracing student-centered approaches like project-based learning and growth mindset works to support students with disabilities. You’ll get guidance on how to plan and execute educational experiences using technology centered around the needs of students with disabilities. And you’ll learn how to effectively and consistently consider and select technological supports based on the specific needs of an individual student with a disability. This book: • Details how an educational team can request assistance to determine technology needs. • Explains how to conduct and document assessments to help an educational team make informed decisions about technology needs. • Describes a proactive approach to professional development for individuals and for those who train others on the use of technology. • Assists individuals or teams in creating an action plan for developing a culture of inclusion. • Interweaves stories, songs and other exciting features to make learning fun! The New Assistive Tech is a catalyst for breaking down walls between special education and general education, and will help all educators realize they have tech knowledge (and can build upon that knowledge) that can be used to support students with disabilities. |
| assistive technology for reading: Low-tech Assistive Devices Lynn Ciampa Stoller, 1998 Pt. I. Design philosophy: Theory, goals & implications for practice. Design. Materials & processes -- pt. II. Devices used throughout the school setting: Positioning. Mobility. Communication aids. Switches & switch mounts. Computers. Pointers & mouthsticks. Time management & organizational aids -- pt. III. Devices used in specific curriculum areas: Reading. Writing. Math. Arts & crafts. Music. Iindustrial arts. Home economics. Lunchroom. |
| assistive technology for reading: Wrightslaw Special Education Legal Developments and Cases 2019 Peter Wright, Pamela Wright, 2020-07-10 Wrightslaw Special Education Legal Developments and Cases 2019 is designed to make it easier for you to stay up-to-date on new cases and developments in special education law.Learn about current and emerging issues in special education law, including:* All decisions in IDEA and Section 504 ADA cases by U.S. Courts of Appeals in 2019* How Courts of Appeals are interpreting the two 2017 decisions by the U.S. Supreme Court* Cases about discrimination in a daycare center, private schools, higher education, discrimination by licensing boards in national testing, damages, higher standards for IEPs and least restrictive environment* Tutorial about how to find relevant state and federal cases using your unique search terms |
| assistive technology for reading: The Promise of Assistive Technology to Enhance Activity and Work Participation National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, Health and Medicine Division, Board on Health Care Services, Committee on the Use of Selected Assistive Products and Technologies in Eliminating or Reducing the Effects of Impairments, 2017-09-01 The U.S. Census Bureau has reported that 56.7 million Americans had some type of disability in 2010, which represents 18.7 percent of the civilian noninstitutionalized population included in the 2010 Survey of Income and Program Participation. The U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) provides disability benefits through the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program and the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program. As of December 2015, approximately 11 million individuals were SSDI beneficiaries, and about 8 million were SSI beneficiaries. SSA currently considers assistive devices in the nonmedical and medical areas of its program guidelines. During determinations of substantial gainful activity and income eligibility for SSI benefits, the reasonable cost of items, devices, or services applicants need to enable them to work with their impairment is subtracted from eligible earnings, even if those items or services are used for activities of daily living in addition to work. In addition, SSA considers assistive devices in its medical disability determination process and assessment of work capacity. The Promise of Assistive Technology to Enhance Activity and Work Participation provides an analysis of selected assistive products and technologies, including wheeled and seated mobility devices, upper-extremity prostheses, and products and technologies selected by the committee that pertain to hearing and to communication and speech in adults. |
| assistive technology for reading: Assistive Technology for Cognition Brian O'Neill, Alex Gillespie, 2014-12-22 Assistive technology for cognition is technology which can be used to enable, enhance, or extend cognitive function. This book systematically examines how cutting-edge digital technologies can assist the cognitive function of people with cognitive impairments, with the potential to revolutionize rehabilitation. Technologies are reviewed which direct attention, remind, recognize, prompt, and generally guide people through activities of daily living. Written by experts in neuropsychology and technology development, Assistive Technology for Cognition provides a comprehensive overview of the efficacy of technologies to assist people with brain impairments. Based on the list provided by the International Classification of Function, each chapter covers a different cognitive function; namely, attention, memory, affect, perception, executive function, language, numeracy, sequencing, and navigation onto which existing and future assistive technologies for cognition are mapped. This structure provides in-depth research in an accessible way, and will allow practitioners to move from an assessment of cognitive deficits to the prescription of an appropriate assistive technology for cognition. The chapters also make suggestions for future developments. Assistive Technology for Cognition will be of great interest to clinicians and researchers working in brain injury rehabilitation, technology developers, and also to students in clinical psychology, neuropsychology, and allied health disciplines. |
| assistive technology for reading: Innovative Technologies and Learning Tien-Chi Huang, Ting-Ting Wu, João Barroso, Frode Eika Sandnes, Paulo Martins, Yueh-Min Huang, 2020-11-20 This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the Second International Conference on Innovative Technologies and Learning, ICITL 2020, held in Porto, Portugal, in November 2020. The 65 full papers presented together with 2 short papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 127 submissions. The papers are organized in the following topical sections: Augmented and Virtual Reality in Education; Educational Data Mining and Learning Analytics; Emerging Issues and Trends in Education; Innovative Learning in Education; Online Course and Web-Based Environment; Technology-Enhanced Learning; Application and Design of Innovative Learning Software; and Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Design, and Mathematics. Due to the Corona pandemic this event was held virtually. |
| assistive technology for reading: Sensory Processing Challenges: Effective Clinical Work with Kids & Teens Lindsey Biel, 2014-02-03 Equipping clinicians with “sensory smarts” to treat their child clients. Many children, teens, and even adults experience sensory processing challenges including out-of-proportion reactions to certain sensory experiences that most of us find commonplace. These challenges can range from mild to severe—from difficulty tolerating fluorescent lights and discomfort with certain clothing textures, to fight-or-flight reactions to unexpected or loud noises such as sirens or automatic hand dryers, or such strong oral sensitivities that the individual can tolerate eating just a few foods. They may struggle with one or more “sensory channels, or, more often, be quickly overwhelmed by the demand to process multisensory input (especially in busy environments with competing sights, sounds, and smells), leading to poor self-regulation, acting out, and tuning out. Sensory challenges, sometimes referred to as Sensory Processing Disorder when they interfere with daily function, are frequently seen in tandem with autism, anxiety, attention disorders, oppositional defiant disorder, and other diagnoses. This book equips clinicians with all the information they need to know to recognize and understand sensory sensitivities; connect the dots between behavior and underlying sensory processing problems; when to refer and collaborate with sensory processing professionals; and essential “sensory smart” strategies that can help clients feel and function at their best at home, in school, and in the community. |
| assistive technology for reading: Assistive Technologies for People with Diverse Abilities Giulio E. Lancioni, Nirbhay N. Singh, 2014-01-07 The familiar image of the disabled tends to emphasize their limitations and reduced quality of life. However, many people with cognitive, motor, and other difficulties also have the capacity to enhance their social interactions, leisure pursuits and daily activities with the aid of assistive technology. Assistive devices from the simple to the sophisticated, have become essential to intervention programs for this population. And not surprisingly the numbers of devices available are growing steadily. Assistive Technologies for People with Diverse Abilities offers expert analysis of pertinent issues coupled with practical discussion of solutions for effective support. Its comprehensive literature review describes current and emerging devices and presents evidence-based guidelines for matching promising technologies to individuals. Program outcomes are assessed, as are their potential impact on the future of the field. In addition, chapters provide detailed descriptions of the personal and social needs of the widest range of individuals with congenital and acquired conditions, including: Acquired brain damage. Communication impairment. Attention and learning difficulties (with special focus on college students). Visual impairment and blindness. Autism spectrum disorders. Behavioral and occupational disorders. Alzheimer's disease. Severe, profound and multiple impairments. The scope and depth of coverage makes Assistive Technologies for People with Diverse Abilities an invaluable resource for researchers, professionals and graduate students in developmental psychology, rehabilitation medicine, educational technology, occupational therapy, speech pathology and clinical psychology. |
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| assistive technology for reading: Improving Adult Literacy Instruction National Research Council, Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education, Committee on Learning Sciences: Foundations and Applications to Adolescent and Adult Literacy, 2012-04-26 A high level of literacy in both print and digital media is required for negotiating most aspects of 21st-century life, including supporting a family, education, health, civic participation, and competitiveness in the global economy. Yet, more than 90 million U.S. adults lack adequate literacy. Furthermore, only 38 percent of U.S. 12th graders are at or above proficient in reading. Improving Adult Literacy Instruction synthesizes the research on literacy and learning to improve literacy instruction in the United States and to recommend a more systemic approach to research, practice, and policy. The book focuses on individuals ages 16 and older who are not in K-12 education. It identifies factors that affect literacy development in adolescence and adulthood in general, and examines their implications for strengthening literacy instruction for this population. It also discusses technologies for learning that can assist with multiple aspects of teaching, assessment,and accommodations for learning. There is inadequate knowledge about effective instructional practices and a need for better assessment and ongoing monitoring of adult students' proficiencies, weaknesses, instructional environments, and progress, which might guide instructional planning. Improving Adult Literacy Instruction recommends a program of research and innovation to validate, identify the boundaries of, and extend current knowledge to improve instruction for adults and adolescents outside school. The book is a valuable resource for curriculum developers, federal agencies such as the Department of Education, administrators, educators, and funding agencies. |
| assistive technology for reading: Building Wings Don Johnston, Jerry Stemach, 2006-07-31 Autobiographical about Dons challenges and learning differently from others. Written at ability level grades 1-3, interest grade level 5-12, with a with a Lexile Level of 670, in three formats, Computer Book, Audio Book and Paperback Book. |
| assistive technology for reading: Literacy's Beginnings Lea M. McGee, Donald J. Richgels, 2000 The third edition of Literacy's Beginnings: Supporting Young Readers and Writers offers an integrated, literature-based approach to reading and writing instruction keyed to the typical developmental stages through which most children pass. Its emphasis is on child-centered instruction in phonemic awareness, phonics, decoding, comprehension, and interpretation. Numerous vignettes are presented, which describe young children's reading and writing from birth to age eight. Children's learning is examined in social settings, including home, preschool, and school. A thorough description of ways to organize an environment to stimulate the growth of language, both written and oral, makes the text an invaluable resource for prospective teachers of children from birth to age eight. |
| assistive technology for reading: Assistive Technology for Students who are Blind Or Visually Impaired Ike Presley, Frances Mary D'Andrea, 2008 Assistive technology is essential in today's world to enable people who are blind or visually impaired to participate fully in school, work, and life. But which assistive technology tools are right for your students? This comprehensive handbook is the essential resource for teachers of students with visual impairments, administrators, technology professionals, and anyone who needs to keep up with the ever-changing world of technology. Assistive Technology For Students Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired: A Guide to Assessment contains a wealth of technical information translated into clear, user-friendly terms, including: - An overview of the full range of assistive technology that students can use to manage information in print or electronic formats-whether they use vision, touch or hearing to access information - How to select appropriate tools and strategies - A structured process for conducting a technology assessment - Detailed assessment forms that can be used to determine students' technology needs and solutions to address them - Advice on writing up program recommendations based on assessment results - Reproducible, blank assessment forms |
| assistive technology for reading: Teaching Every Student in the Digital Age David Howard Rose, Anne Meyer, 2002 Ensuring that all students achieve the same high standard of learning would be much easier if you could quickly and easily customize lesson plans and curriculum materials to each student's needs, interests, and skills level. Here's a book that explains how to make that ideal a reality. Explore the concept of Universal Design for Learning and how it can help you meet standards while you address the unique needs of each student. Drawing from brain research and the power of digital technology, the authors explain how to - Set appropriate goals for every student. - Choose the teaching methods and materials that give every student optimum instructional support. - Ensure the fair and accurate assessment of every student's progress. A school case study, a set of templates, and links to online resources get you started in applying the concepts to your classroom. A companion website offers interactive experiences, classroom videos, lessons, online discussions, interviews with experts, student case stories, resource links, and more in-depth information. |
| assistive technology for reading: Rethinking Learning Disabilities Deborah P. Waber, 2011-09-06 Experts have yet to reach consensus about what a learning disability is, how to determine if a child has one, and what to do about it. Leading researcher and clinician Deborah Waber offers an alternative to the prevailing view of learning disability as a problem contained within the child. Instead, she shows how learning difficulties are best understood as a function of the developmental interaction between the child and the world. Integrating findings from education, developmental psychology, and cognitive neuroscience, she offers a novel approach with direct practical implications. Detailed real-world case studies illustrate how this approach can promote positive outcomes for children who struggle in school. |
| assistive technology for reading: Learning Disabilities and Employment Paul Jay Gerber, Dale S. Brown, 1997 Explores issues related to learning disabilities in youth and adults, in school and workplace settings. Contains sections on employment of people with learning disabilities, training for employment, workplace issues, and experiences in the workplace. Specific topics include legal rights of adults with learning disabilities, the roles of four- year and community colleges in developing employment skills, students with learning disabilities in graduate and professional programs, and technology in the workplace for those with learning disabilities. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR |
| assistive technology for reading: Dyslexia Kathryn Crockett, 2016-07-15 Many of today's foremost innovators from a variety of fields--business, medicine, law, entertainment, design, government and literature--are dyslexic. Most rose to their positions through talent, grit, and a careful navigation of barriers. Meet some of these leaders in the pages of this book. |
| assistive technology for reading: Handbook of Special Education Technology Research and Practice Dave L. Edyburn, Kyle Higgins, Randall Boone, 2005 An authoritative single-volume reference documenting the latest research and practice developments in special education technology. Features 41 chapters by over 90 internationally renown authors. Essential reading for special education teachers, administrators, teacher educators, graduate students, technology specialists, researchers, and policy makers. |
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Assistive Technology Evaluation of effectiveness of AT use is a two-part process. It includes systematically recording data about a child’s performance and then reviewing that data to …
Assistive technology as reading interventions for children …
(2016): Assistive technology as reading interventions for children with reading impairments with a one-year follow-up, Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology, DOI: …
Assistive Technology Consideration Resource Guide - IU9
Assistive Technology Consideration Resource Guide The following information is provided to assist educational teams in considering assistive technology in the development, review, …
Assistive Technology Consideration Form
Assistive Technology Consideration Companion Guide The following is a non-exhaustive list of potential accommodations, modifications, strategies, and assistive technology according to …
Developing Technology-Supported, Evidence-Based Writing …
Assistive Technology Outcomes and Benefits Focused Issue: Assistive Technology and Writing 3 tactile form. We recognized that many students with disabilities have to attend to the use of …
Infusing Assistive Technology for Learning into the IPP …
Assistive technology for learning (ATL) is defined as the devices, media and services used by students with physical, sensory, cognitive, speech, ... education needs may benefit from …
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Dec 30, 2009 · Assistive technology (AT) is available to help individuals with many types of disabilities — from cognitive problems to physical impairment. This article will focus specifically …
Tablet PCs – An Assistive Technology for Students with …
Assistive technologies are even more difficult. However, from 2020, universal accessibility will be enforced by law in Norway, and thus it is timely to investigate how
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Page 11 Apple Technology and Students with Reading and . Writing Disabilities. Example #3: A middle-school student with dyslexia. Example #4: An elementary-school student with …
AAC in the IEP: Goals, Therapy, and Classroom Strategies
AAC consultant on the Assistive Technology Augmentative-Alternative Communication (ATAAC) Team. We present several AAC courses annually at the Stark County Educational Service …
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Assistive Technology Outcomes and Benefits, published by the Assistive Technology Industry Association, is an open access, peer-reviewed journal that publishes articles specifically …
Assistive Technology and Mathematics Education
nationwide. Assistive Technology (AT) is a tool that can help teachers meet these challenges and improve mathematics instruction to help raise student math achievement. All math educators …
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Assistive Technology Tried Please describe any other assistive technology previously tried, length of trial, and outcome (how did it work or why didn’t it work.) Assistive Technology Number and …
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assistive tech- very helpful for kids with ADHD, speaking, understanding,reading and writing challenges. It’s great for overwhelmed students in higher ed and adults juggling multiple …
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The WATI Assistive Technology Assessment is a process based, systematic approach to providing a functional evaluation of the student’s need for assistive technology in their …
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Assistive technology is any tool or device that a student with a disability uses to do a task ... There is assistive technology to help an individual with reading, writing, remembering, walking, …
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ACCESS to LEARNING: ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY AND ACCESSIBLE INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS and companion website, developed by the Massachusetts Department of …
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Eects of assistive technology for students with reading and writing disabilities Svensson, Nordström, Linde-blad, Gustafson, Björn, Sand, Almgren/Bäck & Nilsson (2021) To explore …
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use of assistive technology on reading comprehension in students with autism spectrum disorder. International Online Journal of Education and Teaching (IOJET), 10(3). 2154-2165. Received : …
Chapter 8 – Assistive Technology for Mathematics
Chapter 8 – Assistive Technology for Mathematics Assessing Students’ Needs for Assistive Technology (2009) 1 Assistive Technology for Mathematics Marcia Obukowicz, OTR Overview …
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Assistive Technology Loan Program Provide USDA employees with Assistive Technology loans to bridge a gap in time before customers have access to permanent solutions or for a temporary …
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language, reading, and writing)” (Introduction to AAC section, Bottom Line text box, para. 4). AAC systems are categorized as assistive technology devices. The Technology-Related Assistance …
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b. Additional navigation and reading options provided by certain structure types 2. A logical reading order so that assistive technology users encounter content in the sequence that best …
Improving Vocabulary Skills through Assistive Technology …
Assistive T echnology as a V isual Support Assistive technology (A T), such as digital story books and other computer - supported reading instruction, is coming to the forefront a viable tool for …
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assistive technology tools and devices for special education • Includes reviews of the top assistive technology tools and guidance on how to implement them at home and at. school. Resources …
Assistive Technology: Software Operating Procedure
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Global Report on Assistive Technology - UNICEF
make access to assistive technology a reality for all those in need. This includes integration of assistive technology throughout health systems, as well as ensuring access points in …
Assistive Technology Policy: Promoting Inclusive Education …
Apr 22, 2004 · of students with reading disabilities. Keywords: Assistive Technology, Educational Policy, Special Education, Reading Disability More than twelve million students in the United …
Assistive Technology for Autism Spectrum Disorder: A
Siti Nur Syuhada Che Daud Figure 1: Assistive Technology Categories 2.1.1 Low Technology Devices According to (Okolo,2014 & Eliana,2017), low technology devices can be defined as a …
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Title: Assistive Technology (AT) Can Play an Important Role in Meeting the Needs of Students with. Disabilities in School: Definition of AT devices and services including how it relates to …
Assistive Technology Consideration Guide - Arizona …
assistive technology devices and services for each student individually, using a framework that considers the student, the environment, and the tasks. This document is available for …
Increasing the Reading Levels of Grade 2 Learners through …
KEYWORDS: assistive technology, reading literacy, technology tools I. INTRODUCTION Reading is a lifelong ability that can be employed in school and everyday life. It is a fundamental life …
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Assessing Students’ Needs for Assistive Technology (2004) 1 Chapter 1 - Assistive Technology Assessment Overview of the Assessment and Planning Process
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Nov 15, 2017 · Assistive Technology/Services Physical Behavioral Psychological Classroom-Based Assessment* Social/Emotional Communication Transition Developmental Other: …
Assistive Technology for Students with Autism Spectrum …
selection, acquisition, or use of an assistive technology device. Typically, children with autism process visual information easier than auditory information. Any time we use assistive …
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They use technology and digital media strategically and capable. They come to understand other perspectives and cultures” (p. 7). IEP goals for high school students may include all areas of …
Speaking to Read: The Effects of Speech Recognition …
Stat., 1046, p. 102), assistive technology refers to "any item, piece of equipment, or product system, whether acquired commer cially off-the-shelf, modified, or customized, that is used to …
Assistive technology applications for students with reading ...
Reading difficulties; assistive technology; intervention; special education Introduction This study is one part of a larger Swedish project investigating the impact of assistive reading and writing …
A Descriptive Case Study Analysis - ed
study involved an eleven year old fifth grade student with learning disabilities in reading and writing and limited English proficiency. Assistive technology assistance was provided from the …
The effectiveness of Assistive Technology to support
perspectives on assistive technology regarding children with SLD. Six scholarly articles were used for this study. The information drawn from the articles showed that teachers are receptive to …
Integrating Assistive Technology in Early Literacy - ed
area during shared reading. When Ana selects a book to read during shared reading, Ana turns the pages of the book very quickly while Ms. Miriam sits next to her and reads the story. Ms. …
ESL Students with Assistive Technology - edtechpolicy.org
preservice education programs need to include assistive technology instruction. Assistive technology strategies can provide access to curriculum and information in a variety of formats …
Guiding Document for Consideration of Assistive …
1. Assistive technology devices and services are considered for every student with disabilities regardless of type or severity of disability. Intent: Consideration of assistive technology (AT) …
