Assisted TechnologyHelping all students

succeed

ChandaBartlettED 505

What is Assisted Technology?Assistive technology is any kind of equipment or technology that will

enhance independent function in the classroom for a student with

disabilities. This helps students with disabilities learn on the same level as

their peers.

IDEA ‘04 The Individual Education Act of 2004,defines assistive

technology services as a service that directly assists a child with

a disability.• If a child is in need of Assistive technology, the IEP team will

discuss the what the student need to perform on a equal

level of his/her peers.

Assistive Technology Law

The assistive technology act or the “Tech Act” provides a person with a disability the proper assistive technology in education, employment, and daily activities. This allows them to fully participate in activities and be equal with the peers. This law covers people of all ages with a disability.

Assistive Technology for Hearing Impaired

Assisted listening devices: • Helps amplifies specific sounds that a person

with a hearing disability needs to hear. • Can be used with a hearing aids or cochlear

implants. • With this device, the student will be able to

better hear the instruction that will allow them to be successful in their classroom.

Assisted Technology for Seeing Impaired

Video Magnifiers with text to speech:

• Is a software that interact with a computer to enlarge print and read any text.

• This device will enable the student see and hear any written text.

• The student will be able to successfully read an assignment independently.