PPT-Assistive Technology In Physical Education

Nicole Marincola Jean Collado Mobility Impairments A Functional limitation Disabilities Cerebral Palsy Multiple Sclerosis Paraplegic Quadriplegic Amputations Spinal Cord Injury Brain Injury. Sara . Muharemovic. If your face is like this, FEAR NOT!. Well what is it?. Assistive Technology is an umbrella term that includes assistive, adaptive, and rehabilitative devices for people with disabilities and also includes the process used in selecting, locating, and using them. AT promotes greater independence by enabling people to perform tasks that they were formerly unable to accomplish, or had great difficulty accomplishing, by providing enhancements to, or changing methods of interacting with, the technology needed to accomplish such tasks.. Presented by . Janet Peters . and . Bryan Ayres. Center for Technology. And Disability . Webinar May . 4, 2015. Session Overview. Key Factors to Consider when Transitioning with . AT. Our Research. Introducing the QIAT-PS . ADA Trainer Network. Module 7a. Trainer’s Name. Trainer’s Title. Phone Number . Email/Website Here. 1. Disclaimer. Information, materials, and/or technical assistance are intended solely as informal guidance, and are neither a determination of your legal rights or responsibilities under the ADA, nor binding on any agency with enforcement responsibility under the ADA.. Shannon Lavey. Ryan Rausch. October 28, 2011. Definition of Assistive Technology. A broad range of devices, services, strategies and practices that aid in assisting individuals with disabilities.. An AT device is any item, piece of equipment, or product system that is used to increase, maintain or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities.. Stephanie Robbins, M.Ed.. Assistive Technology Coordinator . Disability Resources and Services. 1. Goals and Objectives . 2. Share knowledge and resources about a software (Kurzweil Education System) that may benefit a variety of students. . T. raining materials created by the Technology to Improve Kids’ Educational Success (TIKES) Project, a project of PACER Center: www.pacer.org/stc/tikes. Intro to . Assistive Technology (AT) . for Young Learners. 1 A Crash Course on Assistive Technology Evaluations Kyle Slough, MS., CRC Kgslough@live.com Marie Agius, MS., LCAS, CRC Dotym07@students.ecu.edu Melissa Engleman, EdD . E nglemanm@ecu.edu Irene Howell Assistive Technology Center Cognitive Assistive Technology Amanda M. Reinsfelder, ATP Assistive Technology Specialist The views expressed in this presentation are those of the author and do not reflect the official policy of the Department of the Army, Department of Defense, or U. S. Government. . Virginia Department of Education . Assistive Technology Priority Project. Check your knowledge…. Answer . true. or . false. to the following statements. . ___Assistive technology (AT) was first defined in IDEA in 1990. . Presenters. Kasie. . Hamman. , General Education Teacher. Sean Kugler, Assistive Technology Specialist. Laura . Leff. -Allen, Special Education Teacher. Amy . Ronn. , Special Education Teacher. Valerie West, Occupational Therapist. Educational Settings. Wolff . Zilberman. Image retrieved from: http://bringingaba.blogspot.com/2012/02/bring-aba-into-inclusive-classrooms.html. Definitions. Assistive technology device. (A) In general.--The term `assistive technology device' means 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 a child with a disability.. 10 Section 1 Assistive Technology ` 2013 11 What Is Assistive Technology? Any adaptive device or service that increases participation, achievement, or independence for a student with a disability may TOOLS FOR SCHOOLS. :. Technology Solutions in the Classroom. Annette Carey (. acarey@access.k12.wv.us. ) . Kathy Knighton (. kknighto@access.k12.wv.us. ). West Virginia Department of Education. Office of Special Programs. A brief guide for families. Washoe County School District . AT Team. Who am I?? . Special Education teacher by heart and education – 25 years. Bachelor’s in Elementary and Special Education; Master’s in Curriculum and Instruction.