Education For All

Every student deserves the same education. Just because the child has trouble learning does not mean that that child will fail. Times are changing and new tools are being invented to help student learn and grow to be more independent.  Assistive technology has made it possible for children with disabilities to participate, learn and love learning.

According to PBS Parents “Assistive technology is any device that helps a person with a disability complete an everyday task. If you break your leg, a remote control for the TV can be assistive technology. If someone has poor eyesight, a pair of glasses or a magnifier is assistive technology.”

Here are some Examples of assistive technology from Types of assistive technology:

Alternate keyboards -  featuring larger or smaller keys or keboards and keyboads made for one hand

Electric pointing devises this is uded to navigate the cruser on the scree without the use of hands. By use of ultrasound, infrared, eyemovenemt, nerve signals, or brain waves.

Braille embosser – transferres computer text to emboss output braille translation programs change text into braille that can be printed using the embosser.  

Screen readers- are used to say everything on the screen includiong, text, grapics and control buttons. Screan readers are essential for stdents who are blind.

Some examples of low Tech Assistive technology:

Wheelchairs- used for student who need assistance getting around.

Reading magnifiers- Used to help students with impared vision see clearer.

Customized pencil grips- For students who need assistance holding writing tools.

All that was mentioned are just a few examples of Assistive technology tools. These tool can be used in the classroom to help the students learn and the teacher achieve the desired goals and objectives. 

Imagine the smiles on the students face when they are able to learn and participate with their peers. And the imagine how happy  the parents of the students will be to see that their child will benefit from such tools. It is not only rewarding but life changing to the students, teachers and parents. 

http://www.pbs.org/parents/education/learning-disabilities/strategies-for-learning-disabilities/assistive-technology/

http://www.microsoft.com/enable/at/types.aspx