Assistive Technology
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Assistive technology is a broad term that describes items, systems and services that support the needs of people with disabilities. Assistive technology is also known as adaptive technology or special needs technology.
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[edit] Definitions
In the United States, federal law known as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA 2004) includes definitions for assistive technology device and assistive technology service:
[edit] Implementation
Although these American definitions apply to the educational implementation of assistive technology (AT), AT could be used in other circumstances and by individuals or professionals outside the education system:
- Vocational rehabilitation
- Health care providers
- Mobility / transportation
- Recreation / sport
- Libraries / museums
- Accessibility / universal design
- Communication applications
- Performance / instructional venues
[edit] Professional Certification
Some colleges, universities and associations offer assistive technology courses, programs or credentials:
- The Assistive Technology Applications Certificate Program (ATACP) is offered through California State University, Northridge (CSUN ATACP)
- The Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA) offers three different certification programs: Assistive Technology Practitioner; Assistive Technology Supplier; and Rehabilitation Engineering Technologist. RESNA 'sister organizations' include: The Association for the Advancement of Assistive Technology in Europe; The Rehabilitation Engineering Society of Japan; Australian Rehabilitation and Assistive Technology Association
[edit] Conferences
[edit] Online Training, Videos and Tutorials
- Assistive Technology: Enabling Dreams (Edutopia video)
- The Sound of Learning: Albano Berberi (Edutopia video)
- Assistive Technology Tools: Keys to Learning for the Visually Impaired (Edutopia video)
- Assistive Technology: Lukas Bratcher (Edutopia video)
- Assistive Technology Training Online (ATTO) Project. (University at Buffalo)
- AssistiveWare - Videos on Computer Accessibility
- AT/AAC enABLES (University of Washington videos)
- Curb Cuts: Assistive Technology on TV
- I Can Soar Video
- The Learning Centre (SET-BC)
- YouTube Assistive Technology videos
- Episode #8-Assistive Technology. TechTrek Video
- AT Video Tips (Valdosta State University)
[edit] Assistive Technology Databases
- ABLEDATA
- AgrAbility Project
- Assist Ireland
- assistivetech.net
- ATA Assistive Technology Hub
- Industry Canada assistive technology databases
- Linux Accessibility Resource Site
- Macintosh compatible assistive technology
- Microsoft Accessibility
- Open Source Assistive Technology Software (OATS)
- TechDis Technology Database
- United Spinal Association (USA TechGuide)
[edit] Interested persons
- Noura 17:58, 14 May 2008 (UTC)NouraRaslan
- Paulmartin42 09:52, 17 May 2008 (UTC)
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