Assistive Technology is assistive and adaptive devices or software that support students in many different areas of needs. Assistive Technology Specialist provides assessments to outline the students’ abilities and challenges, in addition to the need for assistive technology. Results of this assessment will assist the IEP team in determining if the student requires assistive technology device(s) and/or software to access and make appropriate progress in the educational curriculum. Technology recommended is expected to make an educational impact and assist in the student’s learning by reducing the influence of the defined disability.
Area of needs that can be supported by AT:
Vision limitations/tracking
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Hearing loss/Auditory Professing deficit
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Reading fluency
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Spelling issues
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Keyboarding/typing
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Communication
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OT needs
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PT needs
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Motor Planning
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Executive Functioning
Examples of basic software:
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Audiobooks/Electronic edition of textbooks
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Speech to Text
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Text to Speech
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Graphic Organizers
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Digital Math Equation Builders
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Typing Programs
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Spelling and Grammar Software
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Electronic Dictionaries
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Enlarged Materials and Fonts
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Electronic planners and calendars