Submitted by Kristin Singhas (not verified) on April 29, 2008 - 19:48.
In the technological world in which we live, many advances are being made (especially in the field of education) that enables individuals with disabilities to function to their fullest potential. As a teacher in a special education classroom, I encounter the amazing effects of assistive technology on a daily basis. While my students suffer from emotional/behavioral disorders and not physical handicaps, many of my students are also diagnosed as learning disabled. Something as simple as a word processor or spelling device can have a dramatic effect on a student's academic success. When a student has such a disability in which he cannot spell well enough to compose an essay, he will become frustrated and ultimately give up. When accommodated with the assistive technology device of a word processor or spell-check device, he feels empowered and will at least attempt the assignment. Therefore, from my personal experience, assistive technology empowers students with disabilities to overcome their physical limitations and achieve at their fullest potential.
Technology increases...disablities decrease!
Submitted by Kristin Singhas (not verified) on April 29, 2008 - 19:48.
In the technological world in which we live, many advances are being made (especially in the field of education) that enables individuals with disabilities to function to their fullest potential. As a teacher in a special education classroom, I encounter the amazing effects of assistive technology on a daily basis. While my students suffer from emotional/behavioral disorders and not physical handicaps, many of my students are also diagnosed as learning disabled. Something as simple as a word processor or spelling device can have a dramatic effect on a student's academic success. When a student has such a disability in which he cannot spell well enough to compose an essay, he will become frustrated and ultimately give up. When accommodated with the assistive technology device of a word processor or spell-check device, he feels empowered and will at least attempt the assignment. Therefore, from my personal experience, assistive technology empowers students with disabilities to overcome their physical limitations and achieve at their fullest potential.