Assistive Technology Initiative

It is necessary for teachers and IEP committees to consider assistive technology for students with disabilities because AT offers many different benefits to students. AT can be used to assist students with communication deficits, assist students in completing assigned daily tasks, as well as assisting students in accessing materials and navigating the classroom. Assistive technology allows students to meet their goals academically and it allows students to access and

Assistive Technology is a term that refers to devices or systems which can make people complete their daily task. It aim to help a person to build up their independence, safety and wellbeing. It also tends to refer to devices and systems that assist people with memory problems. For example, Telehealth. Telehealth is one of the system of assistive technology. it is using digital information and communication technologies, such as computers and mobile devices, to manage people health and well-being. Video monitoring technology can be an example, Video monitoring technology can provide useful informantion for the professionals and give immediate feedback for caregiver. so that the doctors or caregivers can know the situation of the patient immediatly and create a better treatment for patient.

An assistive technology device can be an item, software system, or piece of equipment used to increase, improve, or maintain the functional capabilities of a student with disabilities. It can help a person with a disability complete tasks they need to perform on a daily basis. Assistive technology services serve to directly assist students with disabilities in the selection or use of an assistive technology device. For some students with disabilities, assistive technology is important because they would not be able to benefit form their educational program. Assistive technology is a part of the Individualized Education Plan for each student. The educational team for the student must ask if there is a device that will improve their functional capabilities. If the educational team discovers that the child could benefit from a device that fits that description, the school district is required to provide the service along with training to use the device (Lewis, 1998).

Insight types of assistance like the use of Braille, large print, magnification devices, white cane, guide dog and support person such as a sighted guide.

6. What additional assistive technology is available that is not currently used in Illinois? What are the challenges to implement the technology?

The technologies that are offered in Mississippi include simple things as well as some of the more common items including tablets, applications and software for speech and communication. There are policies in many states that determine legal obligation to provide certain services to individuals with disabilities. Mississippi did not always have a policy for assistive technology, however currently there is a Assistive Technology Division that Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services can refer their clients to so that they can get the help and resources they may need. These items are beneficial so that individuals are able to contribute to their community and gives them a

Name at least three items that could be considered AT and describe how those devices could support a student with a disability in the classroom.

This technology includes voice amplifiers, wheelchair software, and other computing software to assist learning for those with a disabilities. The technology used is high tech especially in the wheelchair software. If the system was to fail it could lead to potential distress or harm of the individual in the wheelchair. In addition, staff must be properly trained so they are capable of carrying out the software

With new technology comes new ways to let disabilied people use more items. An example is, voice recognition screen readers can help peole who are blind. For instance, eye-tracking programs can make using computers simple for people who can´t move their hands.

Assistive technology was defined in the Technology-Related Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities Act (Tech Act of 1988). Assistive technology was defined as being any piece of equipment that is used to improve the life of an individual with a disability. The Telecommunications Act of 1996 provided guidelines for accessibility, usability and compatibility of telecommunications equipment. The most recent law is the Assistive Technology Act of 2004. This act focused on providing funding to individuals with disabilities (Carpenter, 2015).

Rules and Regulations for Licensing Agencies Providing Services to Adults with Developmental Disabilities states, “1.6 “Assistive Technology” means specialized medical equipment and supplies to include (a) Devices, controls, or appliances, specified in the individualized service plan, that enable Participants/Clients to increase their ability to perform activities of daily living (b) Devices, controls, or appliances that enable the Participant/Client to perceive, control, or communicate with others in the environment in which they live; including such other durable and non-durable medical equipment not available under the state plan that is necessary to address Participant/Client functional limitations. Such standards shall be appropriate to the needs of such Participants/Clients and the character of the facilities involved, and shall govern such matters as admission policies, safety, sanitation, and protection of civil rights. (“Rules and Regulations for Licensing Agencies Providing Services to Adults with Developmental Disabilities,”

Electric Wheelchairs being one of the most commonly used piece of equipment. Electric wheelchairs help millions of people across the world that are unable to walk on their own. These chairs help people with Cerebral Palsy by allowing them to control the chair by just using finger tips to move the chair in whatever direction, or speed they want to go. Other equipment involves voice sensors that connect to the chair and can steer any direction the person wants to go. Voice sensors can help in many different ways, they can be used on the computer for someone who uses one regularly, they can just say what needs to be typed if they do not have the

Living and learning with assistive technologies (AT) for disabled people is allowing them to lead virtually normal lives. Assistive technology in action videos I have recently watched introduced me to 3 people who are being assisted by this cutting edge technology.

Assistive technology (AT) is defined as “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 functional capabilities of

The file cabinet was delivered to the client and was placed at his workstation. Many of the hours charged was due to phone calls changing the client’s account form Verizone to Comcast. The client was being overcharged for Comcast. The ATS took the bill to Comcast to settle up the bill have the account noted not to have sales call, knock etc. The ATS called Verizon to have the phone disconnected however, the could not be disconnected. Comcast failed to follow through with creating a port (D5WP0208) letting Verizon know the home phone number was now in control with Comcast. The ATS later called Verizon to have this confirmed which was a process