Assistive Technologies PowerPoint

1. Shanna Moss

2. • Assistive technologies are
“tools that make academic
material more accessible to
students by minimizing barriers
to learning.”

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4. Technologies for Hearing
Challenges:
• C-Print: Printed text of real-time speech
• FM Systems: Send auditory signals to
student using radio transmission.

5. • Braille Light: Specialized keyboard
that allows students to type
notes, and re-read what they wrote.
• Duxbury & WinBraille: Software that
converts text into braille.

6. Cognitive & Mobile
Challenges:
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7. • According to the NCES more
than 6 million children receive
special needs services.
• 1/3 of the public schools in the
United States report insufficient
services to meet the needs of
students with disabilities.

8. Funding Resources for Assistive
Technology in the Classroom
Infinitec.org

9. • No child’s education should suffer
due to their impairment.
• Assistive technology can ensure an
improved and equal education
experience for all students.

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11. References
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Maloy, Robert, Verock-O’Loughlin,Ruth-Ellen, Edwards, Sharon A., and Woolf,
Beverly Park (2011). Transforming Learning with New Technologies. Boston,
MA: Pearson Education, Inc. ISBN:10 0-13-159611-X, ISBN:13 978-0-13-159611-5
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"Assistive Technology for College Students." Technology Tools for Students
Who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing. N.p., n.d. Web. 24 Oct. 2013.
<http://adaptivetech.tcnj.edu/resheet/deaf.htm>.
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Ring, Sara. "Out of Sight: Technology Helps Visually Impaired Students
Thrive." Edutopia. N.p., 23 July 2008. Web. 24 Oct. 2013.
<http://www.edutopia.org/edward-r-murrow-technology-visually-impaired>.
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Bridge Multimedia. "Education World: Assistive Technology Helps All Kids
Learn." Education World: Assistive Technology Helps All Kids Learn. N.p., 9
Aug. 2005. Web. 24 Oct. 2013.
<http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/tech/tech220.shtml>.
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