Assistive Technology

AT includes...

• 3 tier instruction

• Devices

• PBIS

• Services

What is the goal of AT in education?

• To allow more students to attain a certificate of completion.

• To make school easier for children with disabilities

• To satisfy de minimis

• To enhance learning and support classroom performance and participation

The same types of AT can be used for all disabilities

• False

• True

Modified Scissors are...

• Low-Tech AT

• Mid-Tech AT

• High-Tech AT

An Audio Book is...

• Low-Tech AT

• Mid-Tech AT

• High-Tech AT

A Screen Reader is...

• Low-Tech AT

• Mid-Tech AT

• High-Tech AT

Which is better?

• Qdoba

• Chipotle

Providing an AT device to a student with a disability satisfies IDEA's AT requirements.

• False

• True

AT must be computer based

• True

• False

Devices that are readily available, inexpensive, and typically do not require batteries or electricity.

• Mid-Tech

• High-Tech

• Low-Tech

• No-Tech