ADAPTECHGBC: AT Apps and Accessibility

Friday, June 8, 2012

AT Apps and Accessibility

Glenda Anderson's web site has a very comprehensive list of accessible technology apps.

Did you know that Special Education is its own category on the App Store? Find out more at the link below:

http://atclassroom.blogspot.ca/2011/10/at-apps-and-accessibility.html

Source: http://atclassroom.blogspot.ca/

WHAT IS ADAPTIVE TECHNOLOGY?

“Adaptive Technology refers to any item, piece of equipment, or product system, modified or customized, that is used to increase or improve the functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities to achieve greater independence. (29 U.S.C. Sec 22202).”

Adaptive Technology truly "opens the door" to life for people with disabilities. Moreover, it helps to compensate for the effects of disability such as loss of speech, paralysis, and visual impairment, cognitive problems, in an active and positive manner. It places the focus not on what is lost but on what is possible...what is constructive...what can be done! (Buning, 2008).”

Individuals with learning disabilities often have difficulty with skills that others take for granted. Reading, listening, organizing information or writing skills may improve significantly from the use of assistive technology.