adaptive and assistive technology
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ADAPTIVE/ASSISSTIVE TECHNOLOGIES
By Haley Peeples
Adaptive
Adaptive technology refers to any equipment or accommodation that can improve a person’s capacity to learn, to communicate, to solve a problem, or to complete a task through the use of a computer.
A sip-and-puff device allows a person with a disability to navigate computersby controlling inhalations and exhalations.
Assistive
Assistive technology is technology used by individuals with disabilities in order to perform functions that might otherwise be difficult or impossible
Adaptive/Assistive Technologies for Hearing Impaired
Personal sound amplifier Closed captioning
Adaptive/Assistive Technologies for Vision Impaired
Enlarged key labels on key boards Screen enlarger
Braille embosserDigital book players
Adaptive/Assistive Technologies for Physically Impaired
Augmentative communication device Alternative keyboards
The orbiTouch keyless keyboard
Types of Disabilities in Children 5 to 14 years
Hearing Vision Mobility Speech0
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Why Assistive/Adaptive Technology is Needed
Students with disabilities often struggle with school due to limitations. By utilizing assistive technology, students may begin to effectively
participate in the learning process.
Helpful Resources
Lighthouse International-http://www.lighthouse.org/services-and-assistance/computers-and-technology/assistive-technology-training
Alliance for Technology Access-http://www.ataccess.org/
At Star-http://www.atstar.org/?gclid=CNT18ZektaICFQHGsgodkhBk5w
Assisstive/Adaptive Technology Devices-http://www.enablemart.com/