Study GuideCompetency 008: E - G

Assistive Technology

Laura RiveraEDTC 6343 Spring 2012

The master technology teacher

knows how to implement and

assess technology-enhanced

instruction to meet the diverse needs

and abilities of all students.

Competency 008

Competency 008: E

The Master Technology Teacher:

Demonstrates knowledge of assistive technology as

defined by state and federal regulations.

Assistive Technology

Any item, piece of equipment, or product system, whether acquired

commercially off the shelf, modified, or customized, that is used to increase, maintain, or

improve functional capabilities of a child with a disability.

U.S. Dept. of Education. Building the Legacy: IDEA 2004.

Competency 008: F

The Master Technology Teacher:

Recognizes that technology may be assistive, instructional or both, depending on a student’s instructional and developmental needs

• Alternative input devices

• Keyboards, joysticks, touchscreens

• Braille embossers • Screen Enlargers,

magnifiers• Text-to-Speech,

speech synthesizers • Talking and large-

print word processors

Examples of Assistive Technology Devices (AT)

AT ToolsImpairment Level of

FunctionalityAssistive Technology

Visual Sees ClearlySees Monitor Up CloseSees w/Large Type

Hi-Resolution Monitor, Glare GuardOversized Monitor, Talking CalculatorScreen Magnifier, Oversized Keyboard

Back Static Position Avoid Static Position

Foot Mouse, Ergo KeyboardAdjustable Workstation, Alternative Pointing Devices

Auditory Some Hearing Ability

Deaf

Amplified Telephone, Computer-Aided Note TakingPersonal Translator

Speech Some SpeechLittle/No Speech Communication Device, Voice Synthesizer

Psych Inability to FocusCognitive Deficit

Oversized Monitor, Task Organization SoftwarePointing Device, Tape Recorder, White Noise Generator

UnumProvident (1999). Assistive Technology Decision Tree

Competency 008: G

The Master Technology Teacher:

Knows that decisions about AT for students are required by law to be made be the admission, review, and dismissal (ARD) committee or Section 504 Committee as identified personnel who are responsible for AT decisions

Assistive Technology – any tool used to increase, maintain, or improve the capabilities of a child with disabilities

ARD – Admission, Review, and Dismissal CommitteeThe purpose of an ARD could include an Annual ARD, a Review ARD, or an ARD to discuss a new evaluation.

IEP – Individualized Education ProgramThe IEP creates an opportunity for teachers, parents, administrators, related services personnel to work together to improve educational results for children with disabilities.

IDEA – Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

Section 504 – “No otherwise qualified individual with a disability in the United States . . . shall, solely by reason of her or his disability, be excluded from the participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance . . . ."

ESSENTIAL VOCABULARY

Additional Resources

Assistive Technology Video SimpleK12 – PDNPJ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dWWT96BzfGc

Review Game

Competency 008: E – GGames on Quia

http://www.quia.com/jg/2410230.html

Work CitedAssistive Technology. Building the Legacy: IDEA 2004Ed.gov. U.S. Department of Education. Statute: Title I/A/602/1. Retrieved from http://idea.ed.gov/explore/view/p/%2Croot%2Cstatute%2CI%2CA%2C602%2C1%2C

Examples of Assistive Technologies. Microsoft Accessibility Technology for Everyone. Retrieved from http://www.microsoft.com/enable/at/types.aspx

Images of Assistive Technology devices. Retrieved from http://www.boundlessat.com/

Section 504. Protecting Students with Disabilities. Office of Civil Rights. Retrieved from http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/504faq.html

TEA (2009). TexMat Preparation Manual – Master Technology Teacher EC-12.