Assistive Technology: Powerful Solutions for Success

Technology is not only having a profound impact on the way we live our lives, but also how we learn and access information. For students with disabilities, technology can make the difference between success and failure in general education environments. Assistive Technology (AT) provides a means to help students compensate for their disabilities while building upon their strengths. Utilizing the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL), this revised and updated DVD takes you into classrooms where AT solutions are being successfully implemented for students requiring: auditory processing supports fine-motor and writing supports reading supports Observe first-hand how hardware and software programs not only assist students in being more successful academically, but how AT empowers them to be more confident and independent learners. The viewer will be able to: Describe the value of Assistive Technology in helping students access the general education curriculum Explain how Assistive Technology adheres to the theory of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) List a variety of hardware and software programs available for use as AT solutions Identify specific AT devices and software programs to support students experiencing auditory processing, fine-motor, writing, as well as reading problems Identify the five steps to successfully implement Assistive Technology