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The IDEA ensure that the use of assistive technology in special education classrooms is implemented in schools. The school administrators, classroom teachers, and the parents should be aware of the role of the school districts regarding the use of assistive technologies.
IntroductionThe Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) defines any assistive technology device as any equipment, tool, item, or product system that can be used to “increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities. But the use of assistive technologies in education is not just about the acquisition of these devices and equipment to help the students with mental and/or physical disabilities. Having the assistive technology devices is not enough. The whole country’s school system has a stake on the effectiveness of the use of assistive technology. This is why the second part of the IDEA focused on assistive technology services.
Four Key PointsAssistive technology services are responsibilities that sit squarely on the shoulders of school districts. Based on the special education law, each school district is tasked to perform four major tasks.
Read more: http://www.brighthub.com/education/special/articles/2920.aspx#ixzz1ZMIWMVI0
IntroductionThe Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) defines any assistive technology device as any equipment, tool, item, or product system that can be used to “increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities. But the use of assistive technologies in education is not just about the acquisition of these devices and equipment to help the students with mental and/or physical disabilities. Having the assistive technology devices is not enough. The whole country’s school system has a stake on the effectiveness of the use of assistive technology. This is why the second part of the IDEA focused on assistive technology services.
Four Key PointsAssistive technology services are responsibilities that sit squarely on the shoulders of school districts. Based on the special education law, each school district is tasked to perform four major tasks.
- To assess the technology needs of the students with disabilities. The assessment usually includes a functional evaluation of the special student’s environment.
- To obtain the assistive technology devices and product systems needed by the special students. The devices can be bought or leased by the school districts. This is the role that obviously required funding.
- To ensure that the use of assistive technology complements and supports the benefits derived from other interventions, including therapies. The assistive technology devices should not inhibit the effects of rehabilitation programs. The worst thing that can happen is for the assistive technology devices to interfere with rehabilitation and slow down the improvement of the child with disabilities.
- To guarantee that the assistive technologies are effectively used. The school districts can provide this guarantee by conducting trainings for the students with disabilities, for the parents and other members of the family, and for the school personnel.
Read more: http://www.brighthub.com/education/special/articles/2920.aspx#ixzz1ZMIWMVI0
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