Assistive Technology for Students with Disabilities

Articles

• Assistive Technology Guide for Students with Learning Disabilities
  This guide was prepared by the Frostig Center in Pasadena, California, which is devoted to children with learning disabilities. Marshall Raskind, Ph.D., Director of Research of the Center, was the project director and primary author. Dr. Raskind is an authority on technology and learning disabilities.

• Empowering Rural Students with Disabilities Through Assistive Technology
  Despite adequate cognitive ability, learning disabled students' difficulties with basic skills such as reading and writing can prevent full participation in the classroom and later in critical adult life activities. Computer technology provides the answer for many of these students.

• Assistive Technology for Children with Autism
  This article will discuss how various modes of technology (including technology designed as augmentative communication systems), can be used for children with autism to increase or improve their overall understanding of their environment; expressive communication skills; social interaction skills; attention skills; motivation skills; organization skills; academic skills; self help skills; and overall independent daily functioning skills.

• Computer Access Program - From the TRACE Center
  This article focuses on cooperative efforts by many of the major computer and software developers towards making computers and software more usable - for all.

• Technology in Early Childhood Programs
  Tips for professionals in evaluating computer programs, which can be used -- like any other learning tool -- in developmentally appropriate or inappropriate ways. From the National Association for the Education of Young Children

• Assistive Technology Legislation
  Following is a partial list which highlights some of this legislation, with the public laws that directly impact the area of assistive technology shown in bold print.

• The Public School's Special Education System as an Assistive Technology Funding Source: The Cutting Edge
  The public school's special education system is a source of a wide range of educational services, special supports, and even AT that may be needed by children with disabilities to benefit from the public school's educational system.

• Simplified Technology for Children with Disabilities
  Describes the general philosophical basis for using augmentative communication with young children and children functioning at young levels.

• Technology Related Articles from LD OnLine
  Technology can open doors and break down barriers for children, youth and adults with learning disabilities. Whether in the classroom or workplace, technology can provide a vital difference. Here we explore new developments in technology, and practical insights into the promise and realities of making technology work for people with learning disabilities.