21 ST CENTURY LEARNING 21 st Century Learners Who are your
students? Do they all have equal access to the learning
environment? What can I do to support their learning?
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Your Classroom: 15.76% of all West Virginia students are
students with disabilities 63.94% of children with disabilities are
in the general education classroom full time Chances are your
classroom has students with disabilities Some Students need more
supports than others
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Assistive Technology: What do I need to remember? For most
people.. technology makes things easier. For people with
disabilitiesassistive technology makes things possible.
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INPUTPROCESS OUTPUT How We Teach Child behavior What if the
child does not have easy access to the input (sensory) or access to
the output (communication/motor)
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INPUT 10% of the population has a hearing loss 37% of children
with minimal hearing loss had failed a grade Children with
unilateral hearing loss are 10 times more likely to fail a grade by
age 10
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TYPES AND CAUSES OF HEARING LOSS
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Conductive Loss Fire truck Issue is with loudness Usually can
be corrected with medication/surgery Audiogram is relatively
flat
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Sensorineural Loss The issue is NOT loudness but clarity. Most
children we serve have a mixed loss. Hearing aid amplifies sounds
we need and sounds we dont need. Loss shown all over audiogram (may
be sloping, rising, or curved).
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1252505001000200040008000 FREQUENCY IN CYCLES PER SECOND (HZ)
LOW PITCH HIGH PITCH
z v p h g ch sh l r o a s f th jmdb n ng e i u AUDIOGRAM OF
FAMILIAR SOUNDS FREQUENCY IN CYCLES PER SECOND (HZ) 10 0 30 40 50
60 70 80 90 100 110 120 1252505001000200040008000 HEARING LEVEL (dB
HL) 20
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10 0 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 AUDIOGRAM OF SPEECH
SOUNDS FREQUENCY IN CYCLES PER SECOND (HZ)
1252505001000200040008000 p h g ch sh jmdb n ng e i u z v l r o a s
f th HEARING LEVEL (dB HL) 20
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z v p h g ch sh l r o a s f th jmdb n ng e i u AUDIOGRAM OF
FAMILIAR SOUNDS FREQUENCY IN CYCLES PER SECOND (HZ) 10 0 30 40 50
60 70 80 90 100 110 120 1252505001000200040008000 HEARING LEVEL (dB
HL) 20
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UNFAIR SPELLING TEST
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1. 2. 3. 4. 5.10. 9. 8. 7. 6. Number your paper from 1 to
10.
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AUDIOGRAM OF FAMILIAR SOUNDS FREQUENCY IN CYCLES PER SECOND
(HZ) 10 0 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120
1252505001000200040008000 z v l r o a jmd b n ngng eiei u HEARING
LEVEL (dB HL) 20 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Click on Speaker to
Present Spelling word. Spelling Words through Simulated Hearing
Loss above 1000 Hz
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10 0 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 AUDIOGRAM OF FAMILIAR
SOUNDS FREQUENCY IN CYCLES PER SECOND (HZ)
1252505001000200040008000 z v p h g ch sh l r o a jmd b n ngng eiei
u HEARING LEVEL (dB HL) 20 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Click on
Speaker to Present Spelling word. Spelling Words through Simulated
Hearing Loss above 1000 Hz
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10 AUDIOGRAM OF FAMILIAR SOUNDS FREQUENCY IN CYCLES PER SECOND
(HZ) 0 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 z v p h g ch sh l r o a
s f th jmdb n ng e i u 1252505001000200040008000 HEARING LEVEL (dB
HL) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Shoe Tree Math Desk Snack Miss
Test Thumb Fish Spill Click on Speaker to Present Spelling
word.
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Input 80% of learning is through your vision Vision and hearing
are your distance senses 95% of all learning is through your
distance senses 90% of learning is incidental Learning progresses
from the known to the unknown
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The disability is not the Sensory Impairment The disability is
in INFORMATION GATHERING
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AT In the Schools: Session Overview Legal Aspects of Assistive
Technology Legislation Implications for schools Implementation in
the Schools Overview of assistive technology devices/services
Educational interventions Resources
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Role of Assistive Technology Tremendous potential to promote
equity for students with disabilities independent self-confident
productive integrated into school and society. Technology is for
ALL children for students with disabilities, it may need to be more
personalized. Increase your awareness!!
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What is Assistive Technology? Any item, piece of equipment, or
product system, whether acquired commercially or off the shelf,
modified, or customized, that is used to maintain, or improve
functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities Legal
Definition: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
(IDEA).
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Assistive Technology
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Assistive Technology Continuum No-tech Use of procedures,
services and existing conditions in the environment that do not
involve the use of devices or equipment. Services: physical
therapy, occupational therapy or services of other specialists.
Low-tech Less sophisticated and can include devices such as adapted
spoon handles, non-tipping drinking cups and Velcro fasteners
Medium-tech Relatively complicated mechanical devices, such as
wheelchairs Hi-tech Devices that incorporate sophisticated
electronics or computers
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Categories of Assistive Technology Daily living Use in
activities such as eating, bathing, cooking, dressing, toileting,
and home maintenance. Computer technologies Input and out- put
devices that enable persons with disabilities to use a computer.
Augmentative Communication Devices that provide a means for
communication for persons with limited speech. Environment Control
Units ECUs (electronic systems) enable someone with limited
mobility or fine motor skills to control devices in the home or
other surroundings.
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Categories of AT Seating and positioning Accommodations to a
wheelchair or seating system to provide greater body stability,
support, and the reduction pressure on the skin surface Mobility
Aids wheelchairs, walkers, scooters and other utility vehicles used
for personal mobility Prosthetics and orthotics Replacements,
substitutions or augmentation of missing or malfunctioning body
parts with artificial limbs or other orthotic aids Home, school and
worksite modifications Adaptations, fabrications in the home,
worksite or other areas (ramps, lifts, bathroom changes) that
remove or reduce physical barriers for an individual with a
disability. Sensory aids Assistive technologies enable an
individual with hearing, sight, or other sensory impairments.
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Legal Aspects Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
(IDEA) Access to the general curriculum WV Policy 2419: Regulations
for the Education of Exceptional Students No Child Left Behind
(NCLB) Improve achievement for ALL students Accountability for
students with disabilities
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Legal Aspects School districts are mandated to make assistive
technology available to all students with disabilities if
appropriate to receive a free, appropriate public education. IEP
Team Decision Home Use Funded by district Provide devices/services
Consideration of special factors. Assistive technology must be
considered for ALL students in the special education process.
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Challenges of Delivering Assistive Technology Lack of
Information Current/accurate information Lack of Expertise
Skills/Knowledge High Rate of Abandonment 1/3 abandoned after first
year Lack of Funding Significant barrier Inclusion and Lack of
Assistive Technology
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Implications for Schools PLANNING Long range technology/special
education plans, procedures, services, and budget include assistive
technology TRAINING All staff are able to appropriately consider
students for assistive technology services and/or devices. Staff
trained to integrate technology in teaching to help students with
disabilities gain skills and achieve higher standards (NCLB)
INCLUSION Assistive technology used to support the inclusion of
students with disabilities in regular education placements and
access to the general curriculum.
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Educator Responsibilities Increasing knowledge of AT How
different tools support student needs Organizing AT implementation
Ensuring that AT is used consistently Across environments
Monitoring student progress Communicating results to colleagues and
parents Learning more about how AT can enhance instruction and
student learning
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SETT Framework Decision Making Process Student Environment
Tasks Tools
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Student What does the individual need to be able to do? What
are the individuals special needs as related to the task? What are
the individuals current abilities? What are the functional areas of
concern?
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Environment What are the structural and physical arrangements
of the environment? What supports are available to both student and
staff? What materials and equipment are currently available? What
are the physical, instructional, and technological access issues?
What are the attitudes and expectations of the staff and
family?
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Tasks What specific tasks occur in the individuals environment
that enables progress toward mastery of IEP goals? What specific
tasks are required for active involvement in the identified
environments such as communication and participation?
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Tools Is it expected that the student will not be able to make
reasonable progress toward educational goals without assistive
technology devices and services? If yes, describe what a useful
system of supports, devices, and services for the student would be
like if there were such a system of TOOLS. Brainstorm specific
Tools that could be included in a system that addresses student
needs Select the most promising Tools for trials in natural
environments Plan the specifics of the trial (expected changes,
when/how tools will be used, cues, etc.)
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Assistive Technology Communication Picture Board, Voice Output
Device Hearing/Vision FM system, magnifier, Braille printer
Position, Access, and Mobility Walker, wheelchair, grab rails
Activities of Daily Living Adaptive eating devices, drinking
devices Environmental Controls Light switch extension, remote
controlled appliances
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TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS Educational choices in Assistive
Technology Instructional Use of Video & Captioning Multimedia
Organizing Tools Providing Access to Portable Tools Word Prediction
Technology in Early Childhood Education Low-tech/High-tech
Solutions Commercially Available Adapted Items Creative
Solutions
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Assistive Technology and Reading How Assistive Technology is
used to support students in developing literacy. Highlighting
Important Words Text Readers Changes in Text, Spacing, Color
Physical Access Speaking Spell Checkers Electronic Books Single
Word Scanners
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Assistive Technology and Math Abacus/Math Line
Calculator/Talking Calculator Tactile/Voice Output Measuring
Devices Math Smart Charts Low Tech Adaptations for Answering
Enlarged Math Worksheets On screen Calculator Alternative Keyboards
Software/Voice Recognition
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Assistive Technology and Writing Adapted Paper/Pencils Pencil
Grips Rubber Stamps Word Processor Writing Guides Computer
Alternate keyboards Arm Support Mouth Stick/head pointer
Scanner
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Assistive Technology Tools Learning and Studying Print or
Picture Schedule Highlighting Text Recording Material Voice Output
Reminders NCR Paper Low Tech Aids to Identify Materials Electronic
Organizers Palm Computers Software
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Highlights Weve come a long way..biggest issue is not obtaining
the AT Closet shelf Too complicated for student and staff
Definition of AT includes training!
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TECHNOLOGY TIPS Consider low-tech solutions first.
knowledgeable Build a network of individuals knowledgeable about
equipment and low-tech strategies. Access local, regional and
national resources. Consider adaptable equipment when purchasing
new technology and other educational products. Systems should be
portable. BE CREATIVE !
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TECHNOLOGY TIPS See Equipment Tips Handout Provide print or
tactile copy of screens Verbal descriptions Be cognizant of
background noise Lighting enough to seewatch for glare Choose font,
size, color for strong contrast Paler highlighters Uncluttered
screens Described and Caption Media Program:
http://www.dcmp.org/
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WV RESOURCES WV DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (WVDE) OFFICE OF
SPECIAL PROGRAMS Kathy Knighton
([email protected])[email protected] Annette Carey
[email protected]@access.k12.wv.us Ruth Ann King
[email protected]@access.k12.wv.us Valerie Wilson
[email protected]@access.k12.wv.us WV Birth to Three
Program (WVDHHR) Contact: Pam Roush, (304) 558-6311, 1-800-642-9704
WV Early Childhood Resource Lending Library (ECRLL ) 1-800-642-9704
http://cedwvu.org/resources/library.phphttp://cedwvu.org/resources/library.php
West Virginia Assistive Technology System (WVATS) (888) 829-9426
http://wvats.cedwvu.org/http://wvats.cedwvu.org/ West Virginia
Division of Rehabilitation Services (304) 356-2060 or
1-800-642-8207 http://www.wvdrs.orghttp://www.wvdrs.org
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CAMP GIZMO 2013 Assistive Technology Summer Camp Parents,
professionals and students learn how assistive technology can help
young children (0-8) with significant and multiple developmental
needs WV Schools for the Deaf and Blind Campus Romney, WV July
20-24 Lodging/meals provided Registration (website) Professional
Development Opportunities
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RESOURCES Article: Using Flexible Technology to Meet the Needs
of Diverse Learners: What Teachers Can Do
http://www.wested.org/online_pubs/kn-05-01.pdf Web Resources for
Assistive Technology in the Classroom Family Center on Technology
and disability http://www.fctd.info/ Assistive Technology funding
in the Schools http://wvde.state.wv.us/osp/assistivetechnology.html
TIS TECHNOLOGY TIPS Using Apple Technology to Support Learning for
Students with Sensory and Learning Disabilities
http://images.apple.com/education/docs/L419373A-
US_L419373A_AppleTechDisabilities.pdf
http://images.apple.com/education/docs/L419373A-
US_L419373A_AppleTechDisabilities.pdf SETT FRAMEWORK
http://www2.edc.org/ncip/workshops/sett/SETT_Framework.html
