Assistive Technology Disabilities Discussions 
Ask a Tech Teacher
DECEMBER 2, 2023
The Role of Assistive Technology in Promoting Inclusive Education Persons with disabilities may struggle with coordination problems, short attention spans, and limited mobility, which may or may not be obvious. Some disabilities include blindness, deafness, dyslexia, and autism. Let’s find out below.
Edsurge
OCTOBER 1, 2020
Younger students, and students with disabilities that impact executive function, struggle more in fully asynchronous learning environments, and may require adult supervision to work through asynchronous assignments. Online environments can be set up to support assistive technologies such as closed captions on videos and text to speech.
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Edsurge
MAY 31, 2023
Recently, EdSurge met with field experts, all part of the Educating All Learners Alliance (EALA), to discuss how they leverage edtech to provide an inclusive learning environment for all students. At Compass High, educators discuss with students any accommodations they are receiving and the rationale for each.
EdTech Magazine
JULY 18, 2019
Federal laws such as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) , as well as state allocations and local funding, give schools access to resources to support students with special needs. Assistive technology may be the best option. Many Devices Include Assistive Technology Tools. on a podcast.
Faculty Focus
AUGUST 13, 2023
“A disability may be the result of combinations of impairments and environmental barriers , such as attitudinal barriers, inaccessible information, an inaccessible built environment or other barriers that affect people’s full participation in society [i].” of Australian undergraduate students reported having a learning disability.
Faculty Focus
AUGUST 13, 2023
“A disability may be the result of combinations of impairments and environmental barriers , such as attitudinal barriers, inaccessible information, an inaccessible built environment or other barriers that affect people’s full participation in society [i].” of Australian undergraduate students reported having a learning disability.
Ask a Tech Teacher
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Have you considered how assistive technologies like text-to-speech can be tailored to individual needs? Understand Individual Needs Understanding the unique needs of each student with special needs is the first step in effectively using technology to support their learning.
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