ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY Teacher Page A WebQuest for ETC547 Designed by: Mary Watts; Brett Bach; Geneva Baker; Jay Wallace; Patrick Wellert

Introduction | Learners | Standards | Process | Resources | Evaluation | Credits Assistive Technology Links: Screen readers & Enlargers Interactive Whiteboard Microsoft PowerPoint Introduction What is Assistive Technology? It is any sort of aid, including computers, switches, calculators, spelling devices, communication devices and voice synthesizers, which is used to help an individual perform some task of daily living. Why do we need Assistive Technology? The IDEA law requires that assistive technology devices and services be considered for all children identified as having an exceptional education need. Learners This Webquest was developed to inform teachers of students who require assistive technology. Curriculum Standards National Standards Child Find Information - The intent of Child Find is that all children from birth through age 21 with delays or disabilities are identified, located and evaluated to receive the supports and services they need. Public schools and the Arizona Early Intervention Program are responsible for "finding" eligible children and providing services needed for them to reach their developmental milestones or meet their educational needs. Process The teacher will become familiar with the above assistive technologies. Each Adaptive Technology Link will discuss ways to use the adaptive devices for the educational benefit of the student. Resources Needed Each Assistive Technology Link will specify whether any resources are needed or not. Evaluation Each Assistive Technology link will specify its own evaluation criteria. Credits & References Access to Independence - wheelchair picture Adaptive Technology Glossary - technology glossary Assistive Technology LinksAssistive Technology Links Council for Exceptional Children Family Guide to Assistive Technology Section 508 Glossary - technology glossary The WebQuest Page, Design Patterns - WebQuest Page Designs and instruction "We all benefit by being generous with our work. Permission is hereby granted for other educators to copy this WebQuest, update or otherwise modify it, and post it elsewhere provided that the original author's name is retained along with a link back to the original URL of this WebQuest. Last updatedand modified by Mary Watts on October 13, 2005. Based on a template from The WebQuest Page