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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.