Essays on assistive technology

Abstract This paper provides a proposal for research into the advantages and disadvantages of Assistive Technology in the community, with emphasis on the education sector. ... Abstract This paper provides a proposal for research into the advantages and disadvantages of Assistive Technology in the community, with emphasis on the education sector. Over time, technology has promoted the use of assistive devices in almost every sector of a person's life, creating more opportunities for the participation...

Assistive Technology Author Institution Outline 1. Abstract 2. Introduction 3. Research methods, procedures, and instruments 4. Findings Abstract This study focuses on the concept of Assistive Technology. More specifically, the study aims at giving a discussion of the advantages and disadvantages of using Assistive Technology.... The study will also focus on the methods and procedures used to collect data on the topic under study. Data from this research will be collected by use of interview method,...

Assistive Technology Student: Course Name: Course Number Instructor: Date: Assistive Technology Each and every year, Assistive Technology experts from the school system offer a wide variety of professional development services and technical support to school personnel and their students.... These services comprise of indirect learner support, learner evaluations, appliance technical support visits and professional development workshops (Beukelman, 2005). All of these services are directed to developing...

The assignment "Assistive Technology" states that the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA, 1980) referred dry chemical as the chemical compound containing ABC powder, monoammonium phosphate, and MAP, which are usually used and stored in pressurized extinguishers.... The compound (Badger Multi-Purpose ABC Dry Chemical, 2007; p 7) ) is stable under normal conditions but should not be mixed with strong oxidizing agents. Chemists suggest these substances may irritate human beings' respiratory...

"Assistive Technology Devices" paper discusses the various advantages and disadvantages associated with the use of these devices, it highlights the benefits the disabled may derive from the use of these devices and also discuss some of the possible problems.... The disabled will depend on other people for assistance and in most cases, there is an individual employed in order to help the disabled to perform their tasks, as a result of the introduction of Assistive Technology there has been an increase...

Assistive Technology Plan University Name Assistive Technology Plan Assistive Technology Plan Name of Learner: James Disability Area: Physical – Cerebral Palsy Age/Grade: 15 – Tenth Grade Description of the Learner (educational strengths, needs, family involvement, other pertinent information): James has thrived academically, even given his physical limitations.... He has demonstrated exceptional skills in the areas of math and science. Recently, he earned perfect score on both physical laboratories...

The paper "Assistive Technology Devices" tells about Emily who has a deal going for her. The age of onset for her vision disability is early in her academic career, such that educators and parents can work with her to introduce assistive devices that enable her to excel in a school environment.... Because Emily has a low-incidence disability, the classroom teacher, and indeed the larger school staff, should be familiar with safety procedures and look out for any potential issues that might arise...

Evaluation of Assistive Technology Name University Evaluation of Assistive Technology Beard, Carpenter, and Johnston (2011) effectively state that, “Assistive Technology, like education, should not be approached with a ‘one size fits all' mentality'” (p.... 40). This concept is critically important to understand. Just as teachers should not teaching to only one learning style in a classroom, Assistive Technology should not be expected to work the same way in every situation. Even when a particular...

The term Assistive Technology (AT) generally encompasses assistive, rehabilitative and adaptive technologies and devices used by persons with disabilities (Gillespie, Best & ONeill, 2012). AT occurs specifically in the form of devices, equipment, product and software systems... It also includes specialized devices such as motorized wheelchairs and typing telephones. Some of the functional capabilities that often require some form of AT include learning, Further, from the many types of specialized...

This report "Assistive Technology and Support" presents a child with special needs or with any known disability that requires extra attention by the parents and teachers. A parent is asked to learn about his disabled child as much as possible to help the child live a normal life.... To provide proper guidelines to parents, many organizations are working tirelessly to help disabled children. The first step in this situation is the awareness of the disability the child is facing. Following are some...

Assistive Technology defined refers to the technological aid assistance that improves the lives of physically impaired persons. It refers to any item, piece of equipment, which helps a... Qualitative research seeks to understand a given research problem or topic from perspective of population involved. It is more effective in obtaining culturally specific information that is opinions, behavior and How Research Proposal Will Obtain and Incorporate Qualitative and or Quantitative Data The research...

Title: Assistive Technologies- Advantages and Disadvantage Research Study Assistive Technologies- Advantages and Disadvantage Research Study 1. Introduction Technology has intervened in every walk of life and has introduced revolutionary changes in the lifestyles of humans.... The field of education is no different; innovative technologies have made their way into the classrooms and other modes of education that are being followed by the academicians in the prevailing times. Assistive technologies...

Response to Intervention and Assistive Technology University Name Response to Intervention and Assistive Technology Introduction Education is a serious matter. Children are not afforded too many years to meet a plethora of academic and social objectives that society thrusts upon them.... It is important to not waste precious time, as contact hours in the classroom seem to be diminishing year after year. This becomes factor becomes crucial when considering students who exhibit a learning disability....

This paper "Reading, Writing, and Assistive Technology" discusses a worrying trend in the U.S because the number of students who can't read well has been increasing over the years. This concern has made educators and legislators deal with the gaps in the school curricula and teacher training.... Technology can be used to integrate writing and reading skills curriculum, and this will help address many challenges students face in their effort to have good reading skills. With technology, it is possible...

A paper "Evaluation of Assistive Technology for Sensory Impairments" reports that these devices are enabling students with such low-incidence disabilities to thrive academically and contribute a great deal to their communities, despite any setbacks that they encounter.... Low-incidence disabilities, such as those affecting the senses, are still critically important to understand. Difficulties with such areas as hearing, vision, and sensory movements can adversely impact the learning process if properly...

These aids are called Assistive Technology. Assistive Technology refers to any aid or equipment that helps to increase, improve, and maintain functional capabilities of students with... Assistive Technology can be either high tech or low tech. Different disabilities require different assistive technologies, so it is important for the teachers to know the appropriate Assistive Technology. The Assistive Technology does not help to cure the learning This research paper will analyze the use of assistive...

The author of this paper "Assistive Technology for Students with Learning Disabilities" will demonstrate how students, parents, teachers, and everyone can make use of the apple technology in improving the lives of students with a learning disability (Bakken, 2013).... The required accommodation for students with learning disabilities is; special technology for candidates with sensory or learning disabilities that will enable them to produce or access printed materials, perfect their communication...

the Assistive Technology tools bring together the best of both of these practices. This paper reflects on the research conducted on a sample of junior level school children with disability, and how the Assistive Technology is applicable to turning around the disability into ability. ... The article focuses on the use of Assistive Technology (AT) to enable individuals with learning disabilities study with much ease. As an effective approach, the use of this technology helps learners pursue their professional...

This paper shall focus on the U.S Assistive Technology Act of 1998 as enacted by Congress. The act has three main issues that also led to its enactment with an aim of technically assisting persons with disabilities within the context of technological inclusion.... United States "Assistive Technology Act of 1998" To begin, the act provides for financial assistance through grant by the federal government for programs providing Assistive Technology. Secondly, it provides a framework for facilitation...

Evaluation of Assistive Technology for Sensory Impairments University Name Evaluation of Assistive Technology for Sensory Impairments Low-incidence disabilities, such as those affecting the senses, are still critically important to understand.... Difficulties with such areas as hearing, vision, and sensory movements can adversely impact the learning process if properly educational methodologies are not employed (Beard, Carpenter, and Johnston, 2011, p. 128). In recent years, many Assistive Technology...

Assistive Technology (AT) promotes greater independence through allowing people to perform duties, which they were formerly not capable of accomplishing, or had a great trouble accomplishing. The technology does this by offering enhancements to, or modifying techniques of... Problem behavior of students with disabilities is normally described with regards to three categories comprising of self injury, aggression and property destruction. Students with disabilities also Assistive Technology Assistive...

The paper 'Assistive Technology Assessment for Caring for Helpless Patients, Application for Funding Powered Wheelchair' is an inspiring example of a case study on nursing. I am an Occupational Therapist working at Melbourne Community Health Centre [MCHC].... The paper 'Assistive Technology Assessment for Caring for Helpless Patients, Application for Funding Powered Wheelchair' is an inspiring example of a case study on nursing. I am an Occupational Therapist working at Melbourne Community Health...

Assistive Technology includes low to high-tech communication devices, computers, etc.... 23), Assistive Technology offers an opportunity for the disabled to demonstrate their mastery of skills and achievement of knowledge without unfair and limited restrictions because of their disabilities just like their normal peers.... 45) asserts that Assistive Technology also encourages the access of those with a disability to assessment programs and more challenging programs and courses....

(2003), Assistive Technology- Supporting the participating of children with disabilities, Beyond the Journal, November Issue.... , Ethical issues in Assistive Technology, Retrieved from www.... This source is useful since it points out a disadvantage of the usage of assistive technologies by children; the child might begin relying on the Assistive Technology to such a great extent that he might not exert the required effort in developing his own skills....

An increased use of Assistive Technology during learning activities aids in facilitating participation of student with disabilities in circumventing disability related barriers.... Literature Review Notwithstanding the extensive interest in the impact of Assistive Technology, interests in measuring the outcomes of Assistive Technology can be considered to be a relatively recent phenomenon.... A research synthesis by Margret confirms that advances in the development and use of Assistive Technology avail fresh opportunities for full participation in educational programs (2004)....

Therefore, normal learning environment has been created for students with learning deficiencies, which Reflective Assessment IDEA and IEP have originated and prompted the Assistive Technology program for the benefit with extreme or mild learning deficiencies.... The difference between IT (Instructional Technology) and AT (Assistive Technology) is often misunderstood.... xperts have highlighted the need to assess the difference between present and required performance of a student, either with the presence of Assistive Technology or change in instructional....

It can be described as an Assistive Technology.... It can be described as an Assistive Technology.... Mull & Sitlington in the journal of special education have also provided meaningful insight into Assistive Technology.... For the child who may not be able to talk, Assistive Technology, for instance the smart board may be of immense help.... The Assistive Technology Act of 2004 has also been a crucial element of special education....

Hence, if the rate of abandonment of AD is to be reduced, then occupational therapists need to focus on acceptance of the AD as a ‘process,' and not just a one time thing, as success of Assistive Technology devices can be achieved only when the factors related to the user and his environment are considered while developing the device, and integrating it in his daily life.... In section 3 of the 1998 Tech Act, the Congress has defined the Assistive Technology as “any item, piece of equipment, or product system, whether acquired commercially or off the shelf, modified or customized, that is used to increase, maintain, or improve the functional capabilities of a person with a disability” (Robitaille, 2010, p....

This study "Usability of E-learning Platform for Blind Students" explores the accessibility and usability of the e-learning platform, for example, blackboard for blind students with the aim of proving whether the Assistive Technology used is essential and fit to those aforementioned students or not.... This study is an evaluation of the accessibility and usability of the e-learning platform, for example, blackboard for blind students with the aim of proving whether the current available Assistive Technology used are essential and fit to those aforementioned students or not....

ne significant kind of Assistive Technology in the field of education is the use of speech recognition tools.... efore the implementation of an Assistive Technology for use by students with various limitations, a critical analysis of the students' needs is necessary.... Having identified the best Assistive Technology by use, the student has to undergo a teaching on how to use the technology effectively.... For the case of the mentioned Assistive Technology, the student should learn on how to standardize the tone and pronunciation in order for the computer to process the words quickly....

The use of Assistive Technology has been widely adopted for students with ASD.... The availability and functionality of Assistive Technology have greatly improved the lives of students with autism by addressing their areas of need (Dianne 20).... n Assistive Technology device refers to any item, equipment or product system that is used to increase or improve the functional capabilities of persons with disabilities (Dianne 33).... SGDs are preferred to sign language and low-tech picture-based systems because the speech output can be understood by other people such as family members and other students (Missouri Assistive Technology Advisory Council 2)....

In the essay 'Technology and Language Development in School' the author discusses Assistive Technology, which plays a very crucial role in the provision of instruction based on universal design.... Assistive Technology permits one to maintain, increase, or enhance the functional capabilities of a person.... The author states that Assistive Technology supports both the remedial and compensatory needs of the student....

Hence, if the rate of abandonment of AD is to be reduced, then occupational therapists need to focus on acceptance of the AD as a ‘process,' and not just a one time thing, as success of Assistive Technology devices can be achieved only when the factors related to the user and his environment are considered while developing the device, and integrating it in his daily life.... Advantages In section 3 of the 1998 Tech Act, the Congress has defined the Assistive Technology as “any item, piece of equipment, or product system, whether acquired commercially or off the shelf, modified or customized, that is used to increase, maintain, or improve the functional capabilities of a person with a disability” (Robitaille, 2010, p....

Therefore, AT is important in ensuring that students with disabilities have equal UDL Solution Plan David Henry Licuanan Dithmer Meeting Individual Needs With Technology EDU620 Chenee Gilbert Assistive Technology refers to devices that are used by disabled learners to improve their functional abilities.... The employment of AT is accompanied by Assistive Technology service.... The decision to employ Assistive Technology to overcome learning challenges experienced by disabled students should be arrived at after a wide consultation between the student, parents, teachers and panels representing the disabled....

ccording to Wendt, Quist and Lloyd (2012: 15) , the application of technological tools, machines and materials in reaching out to the people in need within the society with a goal of assisting them solve some problem is what defines ‘Assistive Technology'.... Godwin (2012:101) describes Assistive Technology as using improved systems to make the life of the vulnerable and marginalised easy in their undertakings. ... study carried out by McLoughlin and Leather (2013) showed that Assistive Technology is beneficial in aiding leaners who are dyslexic in reading....

Features of assistive technologies for learning Ideally, Assistive Technology is a term that describes the family of rehabilitative, aiding, and adaptive technology applying devices made for people living with learning disabilities.... Further, Assistive Technology refers to any form of equipment, customized or modified whose main function is to aid the functionality of a person with learning disability either acquired commercially or through other legitimate means....

Assistive Technology Name Institution Tutor Date Assistive Technology Assistive Technology refers to equipment, products, or systems used to maintain or improve capabilities of people with disabilities (Beard, Carpenter and Johnston, 2011).... Assistive Technology has caused an intense dissimilarity for countless students with serious physical injuries.... Case study #1 Assistive Technology gives blind and low vision students support in academic areas as well as in expanded curriculum....

(“Assistive Technology Helps All Kids Learn”) That is where the Accessibility Tools option in all Windows products, in this case Windows *, comes in to “allow the user to customize their accessibility options in Windows 8”.... (“Assistive Technology Helps All Kids Learn”) For students with Dexterity Impairment, the mouse can be turned off and its functions redirected to the arrow keys on the numeric keypad on a PC or the arrow keys on a laptop.... The modern computers now have touch technology built into their screens thereby minimizing the need for an actual keyboard when using the PC, laptop, or tablet....

To this end, Assistive Technology is proposed to enable Richard learn with minimal difficulties.... Assistive Technology refers to the devices used by people with disability to carry out human functions in a normal way (Hersh, 2008).... Assistive Technology for visually impaired and blind people.... The panel was created by the Department of Education in 1987 to ensure that UDL Solution Plan: Executive Summary David Henry Licuanan Dithmer Meeting Individual Needs With technology EDU620 Chenee Gilbert The purpose of this essay is to justify the three UDL solutions designed for a totally blind student called Richard, who is in Grade 12 at Greenwich Senior School in United Kingdom....

Assistive Technology ... Assistive Technology for Students who are Blind or have ... Assistive Technology for the Blind.... Assistive Technology for Students who are Blind or have Low Vision.... Assistive Technology for the Blind.... tudents can also make use of a combination of large print, Braille, technology and optical devices such as reading glasses or contact lenses. ... ith the advancement in technology Braille can now be presented in computer keyboards....

Due to the advent of Assistive Technology, many tools and devices have been developed to help blind people make displacement safely and independently.... Due to the advent of Assistive Technology, many tools and devices have been developed to help the blind people make displacement safely and independently.... eywords: Visually impaired, Assistive Technology, electronic travels aids, electronic orientation aids, navigational systems ... he term ‘Assistive Technology' 1 is commonly used to indicate technology that is designed for people with some kind of disability [2]....

This paper "Education for Children with Intellectual Disability, Hearing and Visual Impairment" is about a study conducted to investigate how technology is used to help children with hearing impairment, visual impairment, and intellectual disability in selected schools in Saudi Arabia.... Given that the study is about how technology is used to help children with the aforesaid disabilities to learn, the background to the study also provides details about the challenges that are associated with disabilities and how the challenges can be overcome through the use of technology....

(South Carolina Assistive Technology Program, August 16, 2007 ).... Now let us know how Assistive Technology can be used.... Thus as you can see that Assistive Technology can help your child to achieve confidence and steadily gain independence and acceptance by becoming a substitute for the shortcomings which your child may have.... Assistive Technology should be introduced as early as possible so that your child adapts it better and faster and should be present in all walks of your child's life from home to school and should be flexible to suit your children need....

There is “Assistive Technology” (Raskind & Stanberry para.... Assistive Technology for Kids with Learning Disabilities: An Overview.... The essay 'Benefits of technology-Based Education' resumes this approach improves the scores of all students, even those with communicative issues and special needs, allows students to receive updates in the database for each subject, and teachers to monitor the dynamics of academic performance.... Today, technology has become so advanced that its implementation can improve the productivity and efficiency of any field, including education....

In addition, this author will exam how both federal laws and Assistive Technology in special education are forcing teachers to utilize technology, thus provoking undesirable teacher attitudes towards technology.... Searching the database can be conducted by four distinct topic areas including: mathematics, reading, writing, and Assistive Technology devices and programs (Review, 2008) ... An amendment to IDEA attempts to define Assistive Technology as “any item, piece of equipment, or product system that is used to increase, maintain, or improve the functional capabilities of a child with a disability....

With this in mind, the teacher will work with Nathan's parents in order to identify his strengths, needs and challenges, and hence identify the right Assistive Technology for use.... In class, the Assistive Technology can be done in just a small fraction of the teacher's time in class – specifically because it includes adaptive devices such as grip pens, which do not require much effort and time dedication from the teacher.... The influence of Assistive Technology on students with learning disabilities in the inclusive classroom....

For Duran “accommodations, adaptations, and Assistive Technology all enable children with disabilities to fully participate in typical home, school, and community activities” (Duran, 2006, p.... For instance, a child who is unable to write the letters may be assisted by another student in a general education class with the help of a keyboard or some other Assistive Technology devices....

Included in this writing are comprehensive definitions of accommodations, relevant findings guiding their selection, various points of view regarding accommodation, current research findings analyzing various points of view regarding accommodations and how they impact student performance, and future directions related to the role of Assistive Technology.... How to “Level the Playing Field” For a Student With a Disability: Accommodations and the Future of Assistive Technology Here we will focus on: perspective; what Assistive Technology is; case studies which provide insights; and an Assistive Technology at school age and beyond....

??Reading, writing, and Assistive Technology: An integrated developmental curriculum for college students'.... Students are given rigorous training covering reading and study skills techniques as well as direct teaching in decoding, careful use of Assistive Technology.... The Assistive Technology acts a spelling checker, removes need for handwriting and the revision toolbar helps in revisions and proofreading.... Assistive Technology, when incorporated into a reading and writing curriculum helps students in comprehension because they can handle complex assignments since the structure of language has been simplified, which gives them amble time to understand written information....