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Students learn the concept of assistive technology (AT) and are asked
if they already use technologies. Sometimes they don't realize that
a device they use is an assistive
technology. For example, perhaps your son has a reading disability
and is used to listening to books on tape. He may not think of a tape
recording as a form of assistive technology, but it is. We want students
to begin to think of ways that technology can help them learn. The
approach that Post-ITT takes is to have them undertake a self-evaluation
and then experiment with different technologies.
Using the Assistive Technology Self-Evaluation Guide, students begin by writing their answers to the question: What learning difficulties do you experience in school?They need to be specific in their answers, which may require them to reflect on the work they did previously in the Self-advocacy section. You can help your son or daughter by taking an in-depth look at the Self-evaluation Guide. Using one of your own limitations, complete it for yourself to familliarize yourself with the activity. Other Self AssessmentsThe Illinois Assistive Technology Project posts: Deciding What's Right for You Wisconsin Assistive Technology Initiative is a statewide project that describes best practices in assistive technology. Their simple workbook titled Hey! Can I Try That? will help your son or daughter prepare themselves to discuss assistive technology options.
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Use the links below to view an Activity. View Activity 10 Close window when done. Use the "BACK" arrow to return to the list of Assistive Technology activity descriptions. Click this link to view a copy of this 3 page worksheet. That is, something that helps them work around the limiting effects of their disability. This link This is test Layer 04. This is a test of how much text you can get in the layer |