What is assistive technology in schools?
Assistive technology includes any device or piece to equipment that helps students with either physical handicaps or learning disabilities function successfully within the classroom. Assistive technology needs vary widely among students with disabilities.FunctionAssistive technology allows students with disabilities to complete grade level assignments, despite varying learning or physical disabilities.TypesAssistive technology includes simple devices such as specialized writing or graph paper, graphic organizers and pencil grips. It also includes more complex devices such as alternative computer keyboards, computer software such as speech recognition software, electronic math worksheets, tape recorders and players and spell checkers,IdentificationIdentifying the types of assistive technology needed by individual students may involve meeting with teachers, physical therapists, occupational therapists and speech pathologists to discuss student needs. Assistive technology evaluations may
