A relatively permanent change in behavior that is brought about by experience.
What is Learning
100
Any item, piece of equipment, or product system, whether acquired commercially off the shelf, modified, or customized, that is used to increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities
What is Assistive Technology
100
Major reform of telecommunications, specifically related to the Information Superhighway, provided for accessibility, usability, and compatibility for all individuals
What is the Telecommunications Act of 1996
100
THE GREAT EQUALIZER!
What is assistive technology.
100
The design of products and environments to be usable by all people, to the greatest extent possible, without the need for adaptation or specialized design.
What is universal design
200
Our preferred manner of acquiring, using, and thinking about knowledge
What is Learning Styles
200
any service that directly assists an
individual with a disability in the
selection, acquisition, or use of an
assistive technology device.
What is assistive technology services
200
Provides for access to career and technical education for students with disabilities, provides for the purchase of equipment to ensure the latest technology, funds provided to both secondary and postsecondary schools
What is the PERKINS ACT?Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Technical Education Act of 1998
200
Must be considered……………..Technology does not have to be expensive and sophisticated.
What is no technology.
200
Educational/Learning
Communication
Environmental Control
Computer Adaptations
Recreation and Leisure
Sensory
Daily Living
Access/Mounting and Positioning
Mobility
Vocational
What is categories of assistive technology
300
A style of learning that involves learning in groups or with other people.
What is Social Learning Style
300
Babies, Toddlers, Children, Adolescents, Adults, Aging Adults, and individuals with Mobility, Sensory, Psychological, Cognitive, Learning, Health, and Multiple Disabilities.
What is who can benefit from assistive technology
300
Includes four titles as described below and was signed into law by President Clinton.
Title I – State Grant Programs (for support and advocacy activities for programs of technology-related assistance)
Title II – National Activities (for research related to AT that incorporates principles of UDL)
Title III – Alternative Financing Mechanism (financial resources to pay for establishment, administration, or expansion of AT systems for individuals with disabilities)
Title IV – Repeal and Conforming Amendment (Repealed the Tech Act of 1988)
What is the Assistive Technology Act of 1998? P.L. 105-394
300
Easy to find tools, Nonelectronic, Relatively inexpensive, Adapted devices, and Simple to use
What is low or light tech devices
300
Prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities, and applies to all programs that receive federal funds, including the public school system
What is Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
400
A research-based framework for designing curricula—that is, educational goals, methods, materials, and assessments—that enable all individuals to gain knowledge, skills, and enthusiasm for learning. This is accomplished by simultaneously providing rich supports for learning and reducing barriers to the curriculum, while maintaining high achievement standards for all students.
What is Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
400
Not passive, but active learner, increased independence, improved quality of life, increased social, learning, employment, etc. opportunities
What is the impact of assistive technology
400
This reauthorization adopted the Tech Act definition of AT – changed individual to child, stressed Positive Behavioral Intervention Supports (PBIS), district and state testing were addressed, clearly addressed that students with disabilities were to be educated with their peers, professional development in AT for educators was addressed
What is Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 1997
400
Electronic in nature but are much less expensive and require little training. examples include Digital Recorder or electronic speller/dictionary
What is mid tech devices
400
A way of determining eligibility for a program or service based upon income, resources, or other measures of individual or family economic status
What is Means testing
500
Universal Design for Learning calls for three elements defined as: to give learners various ways of acquiring information and knowledge, to provide learners alternatives for demonstrating what they know, and to tap into learners' interests, offer appropriate challenges, and increase motivation.
What is multiple means of representation, expression, and engagement.
500
First appearance of the definition of assistive technology
What is Technology Related Assistance Act of 1988 (PL100-407)
500
The term universal design for learning was introduced along with the change that UDL and AT must be considerations addressed in the IEP.
What is the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement ?Act of 2004
500
Complex electrical and electronic devices that are more sophisticated and expensive.
What is high tech devices.
500
Established under Title 19 of the Social Security Act
Administered by state agencies, provides medical assistance for individuals “whose income and resources are insufficient to meet the costs of necessary medical services”, and will purchase, rent, or lease various types of AT if they are considered medically necessary