Full Description
Empower every learner in your classroom with this comprehensive guide to assistive technology implementation. Moving beyond theoretical concepts, this text provides a blueprint for creating accessible learning environments where technology creates equitable learning opportunities for all. Through real-world examples and evidence-based approaches, you'll gain the confidence to select, implement, and evaluate assistive technology that truly makes a difference in students' lives.
From cutting-edge communication tools to innovative mobility solutions, this text takes you on a journey through the assistive technology landscape:
Master the fundamentals with an accessible introduction to AT principles and legal frameworks
Implement multi-modal communication systems that give every student a voice
Discover academic support technologies that break down barriers to learning
Explore mobility and recreational solutions that enhance students' physical independence
Glimpse into the future of assistive technology and prepare for tomorrow's innovations
Each chapter weaves together evidence-based High-Leverage Practices (HLPs) with vivid classroom vignettes, showing you not just what works - but how and why it works in real educational settings. Whether you're an undergraduate exploring special education for the first time, a graduate student deepening your expertise, or a seasoned educator seeking fresh approaches, this essential resource provides the knowledge, tools, and confidence to transform how you support students with disabilities.
Contents
Part 1: An Introduction to Assistive Technology 1. What Is Assistive Technology? 2. Assistive Technology and the Quality Indicators for Assistive Technology (QIAT) 3. Assistive Technology and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) 4. Assistive Technology and the SETT and C-SETT Frameworks Part 2: Assistive Technology for Multi-Modal Communication, Access, and Support 5. Assistive Technology to Support Multimodal Communication and Access 6. Assistive Technology and Peer-Mediated Interventions to Promote Inclusion 7. Assistive Technology for Computer and Environmental Access Part 3: Assistive Technology for Academic Support 8. Assistive Technology for Learning to Read and Reading to Learn 9. Assistive Technology for Learning to Write and Writing to Learn 10. Assistive Technology for Mathematical Learning Part 4: Assistive Technology for Body Support, Mobility, And Recreation/Leisure 11. Assistive Technology for Body Support and Positioning 12. Assistive Technology for Travel Mobility and Recreation and Leisure Part 5 Assistive Technology and The Future 13. Assistive Technology for Study Skills, Transition, and Post-Secondary Education 14. Assistive Technology Reflection and Future Directions
