Assistive+Technology+Presentation+-+April+29

20 minute presentation in which your team will: 1. Describe the needs of “your student” (you can either describe a student from a case study you have found or create a description based on your experience and research) 2. Describe two hardware tools (an actual device) that could help your student be more successful in the classroom 3. Describe two software tools that could help your student be more successful in the classroom 4. Use websites and video examples to describe and demonstrate
 * April 29 Presentation – Assistive Technology to meet the needs of Learners with Disabilities to allow them to participate more effectively in school settings **


 * You will focus on a student from ONE of the below categories from NCRL at **
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· ** Assistive Technology for Vision: ** Aids students who are blind or have low vision.

· ** Assistive Technology for Communication: ** Aids students who have difficulty in communicating effectively (i.e., they are unintelligible, have no or very little verbal skills, or have limited language proficiency). ( **Autism**, ** Language Disorder, ** **Severe Disabilities**)

· ** Assistive Technology for Access: ** Aids students who have difficulties in accessing communication, learning tools, or engaging in classroom or home activities. (** Cognitive disabilities **, ** Physical disabilities ** , ** Severe disabilities ** )

· ** Assistive Technology for Hearing: ** Aids students who are deaf or hard-of-hearing.

· ** Assistive Technology for Learning and Studying: ** Aids students with high-incidence disabilities **(learning, behavior, or cognitive disabilities**) to increase, maintain, or improve their functional capabilities. **(LD, CD, BD, Autism or Asperger’s Syndrome** )


 * GETTING STARTED: **

1. Read **Assistive Technology 101** handout 2. Print and read **Assistive Technology (AT) to Support Students with Special Needs** National Center to Improve Practice in Special Education through Technology, Media and Materials at [] NCREL **Assistive Technology Links** at [] Wisconsin Assistive Technology Initiative (WATI) at [] Ability Hub at [|http://www.abilityhub.com] The Family Center on Technology and Disability at [] Family Village links [] Don Johnston at [] Case studies at [] Show me how tutorials at [] Autism at [] Case studies at [] [] []
 * 3. Do some research on the following excellent Resources for Ideas, Case Studies, and AT Device information: **

Teams and Topics:

Maggie and Kelly - Asperger's Syndrome Rachel and Kristin - Autism Haley and Bryanna - Down's syndrome Marielle, Brianna, and Tyler - Physical disability Amy and Kim - Down's syndrome Bill, Jay, and Tom - Blind or Low Vison