When considering a student for Assistive Technology, it is important to begin with the "low-tech" tools that teachers might be able to find already in the classroom. Some examples of low-tech AT tools include the use of highlighters, sticky notes, note cards, pencil grips, folders, seating arrangements, or anything that can help a student accomplish their learning goals and that is usually readily available in the classroom and typically does not use electricity or batteries. Remember that it is the way a tool is used and what it is used for that makes it AT.
What is Assistive Technology (AT)? As defined in IDEA 2004, the term assistive technology (AT) device means 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 the function capabilities of a child with a disability [IDEA 2004, Part B, Section 612, (1)].
Sunday, June 3, 2012
Low-Tech Assistive Technology
When considering a student for Assistive Technology, it is important to begin with the "low-tech" tools that teachers might be able to find already in the classroom. Some examples of low-tech AT tools include the use of highlighters, sticky notes, note cards, pencil grips, folders, seating arrangements, or anything that can help a student accomplish their learning goals and that is usually readily available in the classroom and typically does not use electricity or batteries. Remember that it is the way a tool is used and what it is used for that makes it AT.
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