Assistive Technology by Jasmine Anderson-Cruthird https://padlet.com/jjanderson_c/5hh12qzcpwu1 en-us 2017-03-18 23:19:00 UTC 2024-08-09 15:50:46 UTC hello@padlet.com WHAT IS ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY? jjanderson_c https://padlet.com/jjanderson_c/5hh12qzcpwu1/wish/160958694 According to the Assistive Technology Industry Association, assistive technology is defined as "products, equipment, and systems that enhance learning, working, and daily living for persons with disabilities.".]]> 2017-03-18 23:24:20 UTC https://padlet.com/jjanderson_c/5hh12qzcpwu1/wish/160958694 HOW CAN ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY BE USED IN EDUCATION? jjanderson_c https://padlet.com/jjanderson_c/5hh12qzcpwu1/wish/160959291 2017-03-18 23:48:25 UTC https://padlet.com/jjanderson_c/5hh12qzcpwu1/wish/160959291 IMAGE REFERENCES jjanderson_c https://padlet.com/jjanderson_c/5hh12qzcpwu1/wish/160960262 1. ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY WORD WEB: https://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.augsburg.edu%2Fclass%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F78%2F2012%2F08%2FExpressway-Free-2.jpg&imgrefurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.augsburg.edu%2Fclass%2Fgroves%2Fassistive-technology%2F&docid=SJ2_sumCMwMsrM&tbnid=yTTYhxONxxLELM%3A&vet=10ahUKEwjio_vxn-HSAhXlxYMKHbJXDGUQMwhlKAIwAg..i&w=837&h=498&bih=638&biw=1366&q=assistive%20technology&ved=0ahUKEwjio_vxn-HSAhXlxYMKHbJXDGUQMwhlKAIwAg&iact=mrc&uact=8#h=498&imgrc=yTTYhxONxxLELM:&vet=10ahUKEwjio_vxn-HSAhXlxYMKHbJXDGUQMwhlKAIwAg..i&w=837

2. ASSISITIVE TECHNOLOGY HONEYCOMB PHOTO: https://www.slideshare.net/allisonmarielawrence/assistive-technology-39812226

3. FRACTION TILES: http://search.rainbowresource.com/fraction-tiles

4. ONE-LEGGED STOOL: http://www.instructables.com/id/One-Leg-Therapy-Stool-Autism/

5. PENCIL GRIPS: https://www.google.com/search?q=pencil+grips&espv=2&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwje7P6F7eHSAhWp24MKHdqyDa4Q_AUIBigB&biw=1366&bih=589#imgrc=nsiZdoQJ8ptwLM

6. REACHERS/GRABBERS: http://www.ecvv.com/product/4456378.html

7. AUDIOBOOKS: http://www.openculture.com/freeaudiobooks

8. LARGE PRINT TEXT: 
http://www.usimac.org/large%20print.html

9. COMMUNICATION BOARD: http://www.i-ma.com/Critical-Care/Patient-Communication-Board.html

]]> 2017-03-19 00:29:23 UTC https://padlet.com/jjanderson_c/5hh12qzcpwu1/wish/160960262 WHAT CAN ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY INCLUDE? jjanderson_c https://padlet.com/jjanderson_c/5hh12qzcpwu1/wish/160960381
  • Electronic Devices
  • Medical Devices
  • Computer Hardware
  • Computer Software
  • Specialized Learning Materials
  • Modified products or equipment
]]> 2017-03-19 00:36:16 UTC https://padlet.com/jjanderson_c/5hh12qzcpwu1/wish/160960381 NO TECH SOLUTIONS jjanderson_c https://padlet.com/jjanderson_c/5hh12qzcpwu1/wish/160960895 ·  One-legged stools or medicine balls for fidgety students
·  Fraction tiles for students who have difficulty visualizing fraction relationships
·  Pencil grips for students who struggle to hold a writing utensil

]]> 2017-03-19 01:01:40 UTC https://padlet.com/jjanderson_c/5hh12qzcpwu1/wish/160960895 FRACTION TILES jjanderson_c https://padlet.com/jjanderson_c/5hh12qzcpwu1/wish/160966276 2017-03-19 04:45:37 UTC https://padlet.com/jjanderson_c/5hh12qzcpwu1/wish/160966276 ONE-LEGGED STOOL jjanderson_c https://padlet.com/jjanderson_c/5hh12qzcpwu1/wish/160967045 2017-03-19 05:16:11 UTC https://padlet.com/jjanderson_c/5hh12qzcpwu1/wish/160967045 PENCIL GRIPS jjanderson_c https://padlet.com/jjanderson_c/5hh12qzcpwu1/wish/160967643 2017-03-19 05:39:28 UTC https://padlet.com/jjanderson_c/5hh12qzcpwu1/wish/160967643 ADDITIONAL AT RESOURCES jjanderson_c https://padlet.com/jjanderson_c/5hh12qzcpwu1/wish/161029580 https://www.therapyshoppe.com/
An online shop specializing in sensory integration products, special needs toys, oral motor tools, and occupational therapy supplies. Educators can purchase AT from this site or browse for ideas.

http://www.openculture.com/freeaudiobooks
Great resource for free audiobooks.

http://udltechtoolkit.wikispaces.com/
This website provides free Universal Design for Learning (UDL) resources that educators can use to id diverse learners in accessing the curriculum. The UDL Tech Toolkit includes apps, audio books, free text-to-speech, graphic organizers, multimedia and digital storytelling, study skills tools, literacy tools, writing tools, collaborative tools, research tools, math tools, and handwriting tools.

http://atto.buffalo.edu/
This site, from the University of Buffalo, provides information on AT applications that help students with disabilities learn in elementary classrooms; it includes online tutorials, AT planning tools, and other helpful links.

http://www.watchknowlearn.org/default.aspx
Free educational videos listed by subject that teachers can show in the classroom to support UDL. Each video has a description, grade-level, and rating.

]]> 2017-03-19 21:20:42 UTC https://padlet.com/jjanderson_c/5hh12qzcpwu1/wish/161029580 HIGH TECH SOLUTIONS jjanderson_c https://padlet.com/jjanderson_c/5hh12qzcpwu1/wish/161030768 · Voice recognition software for students with visual or occupational impairments
· Magnification software for visually impaired
· Communication boards for non-verbal students
]]> 2017-03-19 21:32:54 UTC https://padlet.com/jjanderson_c/5hh12qzcpwu1/wish/161030768 LOW TECH SOLUTIONS jjanderson_c https://padlet.com/jjanderson_c/5hh12qzcpwu1/wish/161031357 ·  Reachers/Grabbers for students with occupational disabilities
·  Audiobooks for students who have difficulty reading
·  Large print text for students with visual impairments
]]> 2017-03-19 21:40:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jjanderson_c/5hh12qzcpwu1/wish/161031357 REACHER/GRABBER jjanderson_c https://padlet.com/jjanderson_c/5hh12qzcpwu1/wish/161031637 2017-03-19 21:45:01 UTC https://padlet.com/jjanderson_c/5hh12qzcpwu1/wish/161031637 AUDIOBOOKS jjanderson_c https://padlet.com/jjanderson_c/5hh12qzcpwu1/wish/161031682 2017-03-19 21:45:43 UTC https://padlet.com/jjanderson_c/5hh12qzcpwu1/wish/161031682 LARGE PRINT TEXT jjanderson_c https://padlet.com/jjanderson_c/5hh12qzcpwu1/wish/161031915 2017-03-19 21:49:56 UTC https://padlet.com/jjanderson_c/5hh12qzcpwu1/wish/161031915