Assistive Technology padlet by https://padlet.com/misswhite87/til5lbfph471 en-us 2016-07-30 20:31:19 UTC 2023-10-09 10:17:17 UTC hello@padlet.com An assistive technology is a tool that a person with disabilites may use in their every day lives, to help with functional capabilities.  (There are 2 categories of assistive technology that tools fall under, low and high tech.) misswhite87 https://padlet.com/misswhite87/til5lbfph471/wish/117227862 2016-07-30 20:31:40 UTC https://padlet.com/misswhite87/til5lbfph471/wish/117227862 Low tech assistive technology are tools that are cheap and easy to use.  misswhite87 https://padlet.com/misswhite87/til5lbfph471/wish/117228007 2016-07-30 20:43:39 UTC https://padlet.com/misswhite87/til5lbfph471/wish/117228007 Low Tech ex #1: Reachers/Grabbers misswhite87 https://padlet.com/misswhite87/til5lbfph471/wish/117228061 Perfect for wheelchair users. Grabbers can assist in helping students pick up small and large objects from various locations, shelf, floor, etc.]]> 2016-07-30 20:47:52 UTC https://padlet.com/misswhite87/til5lbfph471/wish/117228061 Low Tech ex #2:  Pencil Grips misswhite87 https://padlet.com/misswhite87/til5lbfph471/wish/117228279 Pencil Grips can help children with proper use of holding a pencil when learning how to write. ]]> 2016-07-30 21:03:19 UTC https://padlet.com/misswhite87/til5lbfph471/wish/117228279 High Tech assistive technology are tools often times electronic, harder to use, and more expensive.  misswhite87 https://padlet.com/misswhite87/til5lbfph471/wish/117228549 2016-07-30 21:20:27 UTC https://padlet.com/misswhite87/til5lbfph471/wish/117228549 High Tech ex #1: Digital Hearing Aids misswhite87 https://padlet.com/misswhite87/til5lbfph471/wish/117228673 Digital Hearing Aids are a more detailed, advanced, device for hearing loss. Consumers of digital hearing aids are able to have custom hearing aids that fit their exact hearing loss needs. Students can use digital hearing aids to stay engaged in class discussions without distracting unwanted background noise. ]]> 2016-07-30 21:30:11 UTC https://padlet.com/misswhite87/til5lbfph471/wish/117228673 High Tech ex #2    Text-to-Speech misswhite87 https://padlet.com/misswhite87/til5lbfph471/wish/117229682 Text-to-Speech is an assistive technology that transfers written text into speech. This technology allows students who have trouble reading to understand what they are reading, and keep up with the pace of the class. ]]> 2016-07-30 23:02:56 UTC https://padlet.com/misswhite87/til5lbfph471/wish/117229682 Work Cited misswhite87 https://padlet.com/misswhite87/til5lbfph471/wish/117229880 Correct Pencil Grasp for Children. (n.d.). Retrieved July 30, 2016, from http://www.ot-mom-learning-activities.com/correct-pencil-grasp.html

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Digital Hearing Aid Reviews Audiology Procedures And Info. (2015). Retrieved July 30, 2016, from http://proceduralaudio.info/best-hearing-aids-2014/digital-hearing-aid-reviews/

Low-End Assistive Technology Devices. (n.d.). Retrieved July 30, 2016, from http://assistivetechnologyinfo.wikispaces.com/Low-End Assistive Technology Devices

Text-to-Speech Software:What It Is and How It Works. (2014). Retrieved July 30, 2016, from https://www.understood.org/en/school-learning/assistive-technology/assistive-technologies-basics/text-to-speech-software-what-it-is-and-how-it-works

The Best Reachers / Grabbers For Wheelchair Users. (n.d.). Retrieved July 30, 2016, from http://www.rehadesign.com/products/wheelchair-grabbers-reachers

Tools for Life. (n.d.). Retrieved July 30, 2016, from http://www.gatfl.org/assistive.php

‘Career Day’ Helps Middle-School Students Focus on Future. (2015). Retrieved July 30, 2016, from https://pctoday.pct.edu/career-day-helps-middle-school-students-focus-on-future/
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