Assistive Technology can Impact a child with a disability in what type of ways? by Zoey Fuqua https://padlet.com/zoeygrace_fuqua/4a0ggql0i361 Technology has been called "the great equalizer" for people with disabilities because it offers "better opportunities to communicate, learn participate and achieve greater overall level of independence." (Dell, Newton, & Petroff, 2017, p. 13) en-us 2018-06-09 03:12:07 UTC 2019-06-14 14:43:04 UTC hello@padlet.com ash41017 https://padlet.com/zoeygrace_fuqua/4a0ggql0i361/wish/266503678 Assistive technology can help kids in many different ways. A simple pencil grips helps a student with deficits in motor skills. An audio book helps a student with a learning disability in reading access the content without becoming frustrated. An iPad app can help a nonverbal student express what they want to play with instead of having a meltdown because they are not understood.]]> 2018-06-10 21:33:50 UTC https://padlet.com/zoeygrace_fuqua/4a0ggql0i361/wish/266503678 Impact of AT a_nstewart212 https://padlet.com/zoeygrace_fuqua/4a0ggql0i361/wish/266890735 AT can impact a child with a disability by...
1.) Motivating them to learn
2.) Creating equal access to knowledge.
3.) Allowing them to express themselves.]]> 2018-06-12 19:34:47 UTC https://padlet.com/zoeygrace_fuqua/4a0ggql0i361/wish/266890735 mallorylaurenb https://padlet.com/zoeygrace_fuqua/4a0ggql0i361/wish/266896274 Assistive technology can help a nonverbal child be able to communicate with others. It can also help a child academically, such as using different learning games.]]> 2018-06-12 20:25:15 UTC https://padlet.com/zoeygrace_fuqua/4a0ggql0i361/wish/266896274 There is a lot of ways that assistive technology can help students. Persons with limited motor skills can be fitted with different devices to assist them. Color blind students can be give special glasses, non-verbal students can be give computers that can be use to help them express themselves, etc.. khadinemorgan https://padlet.com/zoeygrace_fuqua/4a0ggql0i361/wish/266994779 2018-06-13 11:27:06 UTC https://padlet.com/zoeygrace_fuqua/4a0ggql0i361/wish/266994779 carlaalcastillo https://padlet.com/zoeygrace_fuqua/4a0ggql0i361/wish/267217193 Assistive technology can bridge gaps between learning. When our environment is universal to our ability to learn our capacity to engage in the learning process can be substantial to our growth as individuals. This universal concept to learning is what assistive technology allows. ]]> 2018-06-14 14:08:36 UTC https://padlet.com/zoeygrace_fuqua/4a0ggql0i361/wish/267217193 eapadilla3 https://padlet.com/zoeygrace_fuqua/4a0ggql0i361/wish/267279490 AT can impact a student with a disability in a variety of ways. One of the most important ways it can impact a student is by allowing the student to become independent in a variety of ways both academically and socially.]]> 2018-06-14 21:51:59 UTC https://padlet.com/zoeygrace_fuqua/4a0ggql0i361/wish/267279490 lovekarissa https://padlet.com/zoeygrace_fuqua/4a0ggql0i361/wish/267304094 AT can impact a child in an infinite amount of ways. One of the most important I believe is that they learn to do things on their own. Ex: a child who cannot speak can now put their thoughts into words by typing them.]]> 2018-06-15 02:31:59 UTC https://padlet.com/zoeygrace_fuqua/4a0ggql0i361/wish/267304094 yaalihernandez https://padlet.com/zoeygrace_fuqua/4a0ggql0i361/wish/267305983 Assistive technology can help improve the capabilities of students with disabilities. It can have a significant effect in helping students with disabilities make progress towards the goals that have been set for them in their individual education plans. Assistive technology is important because it helps create customized learning experiences for students with disabilities. ]]> 2018-06-15 02:51:05 UTC https://padlet.com/zoeygrace_fuqua/4a0ggql0i361/wish/267305983 alyssa_lopez_uh https://padlet.com/zoeygrace_fuqua/4a0ggql0i361/wish/267310441 AT can first and foremost provide a student with independence. I believe this can go a long and eventually allow a student to develop confidence which is proven to aid learning. The child will be able to actively participate in his/her own learning and feel more connected to his/her peers. It will also provide an easier life in and outside of school if every individual is given the proper training. ]]> 2018-06-15 03:29:19 UTC https://padlet.com/zoeygrace_fuqua/4a0ggql0i361/wish/267310441 prestonlauren4 https://padlet.com/zoeygrace_fuqua/4a0ggql0i361/wish/267314845 AT can help a child become more independent, and also motivate them to learn to things. It can also help with communication which is very beneficial to nonverbal students.]]> 2018-06-15 04:37:08 UTC https://padlet.com/zoeygrace_fuqua/4a0ggql0i361/wish/267314845 Posted by: Lauren Farr Lfarr0316 https://padlet.com/zoeygrace_fuqua/4a0ggql0i361/wish/267394671 Assistive Technology is a vital instrument for students with disabilities. Assistive Technology allows students with disabilities to have the needed assistance to level the learning field. Which then allows the student with the disabilities to learn faster and achieve the goal set for them in their individual education plans. ]]> 2018-06-15 16:56:58 UTC https://padlet.com/zoeygrace_fuqua/4a0ggql0i361/wish/267394671