At what point is the use of a currently provided base-line assistive technology detrimental in comparison to the benefits of a more modern and up-to-date assistive technology? by Lauren https://padlet.com/Lfarr0316/Assistive_Technology When dose the schools need to up-date their assistive technology? Or will the base line technology from the past always meet the requirements of IDEA? en-us 2018-06-10 00:29:05 UTC 2019-06-09 20:06:28 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Optimplaces.png ash41017 https://padlet.com/Lfarr0316/Assistive_Technology/wish/266505987 This is an interesting topic that I do not know I have thought about too much. I know with iPad, those of course have to be updated from time to time. There is a reason for apps to provide new updates so those would be useful. I do not have a wealth of experience with other types of assistive technology to know what could be considered old or obsolete. I would think that older versions would still be useful and meet requirements of IDEA. There would be added benefits from the updates as well. ]]> 2018-06-10 22:11:00 UTC https://padlet.com/Lfarr0316/Assistive_Technology/wish/266505987 I do not know enough about the rules or guidelines of when a school is required to update their AT devices and services. a_nstewart212 https://padlet.com/Lfarr0316/Assistive_Technology/wish/266893029 2018-06-12 19:56:45 UTC https://padlet.com/Lfarr0316/Assistive_Technology/wish/266893029 mallorylaurenb https://padlet.com/Lfarr0316/Assistive_Technology/wish/266898400 I would think that they would need to update and technology device whenever a new update of the software is provided. ]]> 2018-06-12 20:45:21 UTC https://padlet.com/Lfarr0316/Assistive_Technology/wish/266898400 The use of outdated assistive technology can be detrimental in that the person will not have assess to it as the lesson or use is completed in that session and so will never benefit from its use in the future and will not be aware of the updated technology khadinemorgan https://padlet.com/Lfarr0316/Assistive_Technology/wish/266993134 2018-06-13 11:14:56 UTC https://padlet.com/Lfarr0316/Assistive_Technology/wish/266993134 carlaalcastillo https://padlet.com/Lfarr0316/Assistive_Technology/wish/267212651 I'm not very knowledgable about what currently exists as base-line assistive technology but I believe any type of assistive technology can become detrimental once it stops being beneficial to the students growth. Just because something is modern or up-to-date it doesn't always necessarily going to mean that it is going to be beneficial to the students ability to learn and grow.]]> 2018-06-14 13:49:29 UTC https://padlet.com/Lfarr0316/Assistive_Technology/wish/267212651 eapadilla3 https://padlet.com/Lfarr0316/Assistive_Technology/wish/267284341 You bring up a good question. I suppose when the AT device does not appropriately support the student the way the IEP states it should help or when a newer device which will help provide the necessary support for the student becomes available.]]> 2018-06-14 22:59:19 UTC https://padlet.com/Lfarr0316/Assistive_Technology/wish/267284341 lovekarissa https://padlet.com/Lfarr0316/Assistive_Technology/wish/267301444 I don't think that assistive technology becomes a problem until it holds a student back. For example, the child can have the newest version of a device but if they don't know how to work it or if there are to many available functions, it can become confusing and overwhelming. However, if the devices is no longer up to date and needs to be upgraded it is important to provide the child with the proper support so that it does not become detrimental. ]]> 2018-06-15 02:06:57 UTC https://padlet.com/Lfarr0316/Assistive_Technology/wish/267301444 yaalihernandez https://padlet.com/Lfarr0316/Assistive_Technology/wish/267310374 Technology is changing at a very rapid pace. Improvements and updates are available more often than they were before. I think that as new technology is released students should be able to obtain that new technology. Eventually, some technology reaches a point where it can no longer be updated. It is a common thing for phones and tablets which are widely used in the classrooms. Sometimes the operating systems will not support the latest applications or software updates. When that happens, it is time for the schools to update their devices so that students can benefit from what the latest technology can provide.  ]]> 2018-06-15 03:28:15 UTC https://padlet.com/Lfarr0316/Assistive_Technology/wish/267310374 alyssa_lopez_uh https://padlet.com/Lfarr0316/Assistive_Technology/wish/267310940 I think that if a school feels that there are more up-to-date technology that can better serve their students available--they should update their AT. That being said there is a difference between just wanting resources that will not help in any way but for the novelty and actually researching to find out if the students being discussed would benefit from more modern technology. ]]> 2018-06-15 03:37:44 UTC https://padlet.com/Lfarr0316/Assistive_Technology/wish/267310940 prestonlauren4 https://padlet.com/Lfarr0316/Assistive_Technology/wish/267315458 I would say that AT becomes detrimental when it is no longer providing education benefits to the student. I do not know if up-to-date necessarily matters.]]> 2018-06-15 04:48:23 UTC https://padlet.com/Lfarr0316/Assistive_Technology/wish/267315458 Posted By: Lauren Farr Lfarr0316 https://padlet.com/Lfarr0316/Assistive_Technology/wish/267655795 In  "Providing Assistive Technology: A Legal Perspective " chapter 1 and 2 they talk about what meets the requirements of IDEA and ADA for assistive technology."Providing Assistive Technology: A Legal Perspective " explains that it  is not always the most current or update assistive technology that is provided by the schools. Which is understandable staying current with the ever developing technology is very expensive. But when is the point that the  assistive technology that is provided by the schools too out dated and needs to be replaced?  Or will old out dated assistive technology always meet the meets the requirements of IDEA and ADA? 

CITATION: Texasat.net. (2004). Providing Assistive Technology: A Legal Perspective. [online] Available at: http://www.texasat.net/Assets/legalperspguides.pdf [Accessed 18 Jun. 2018].]]> 2018-06-18 16:27:57 UTC https://padlet.com/Lfarr0316/Assistive_Technology/wish/267655795 gloriahassan55 https://padlet.com/Lfarr0316/Assistive_Technology/wish/366584823 This a great point. The schools should implement a procedure that requires a annual check and/or with every IEP meeting, revise if the AT that the student is using is still beneficial to the student. I am positive that low-tech tools will not go out of date but do need to be changed often to get a maximum benefit of them. The high-tech tools are the ones that are a great idea are always kept up to date so the child stays on the same education plan as his peers. ]]> 2019-06-09 19:49:27 UTC https://padlet.com/Lfarr0316/Assistive_Technology/wish/366584823