SPED 5440 Introduction to Assistive Technology in Special Education

This course is designed to provide practitioners with a broad background into the use of Assistive Technology for students with disabilities. The course will address the role of technology in enabling/enhancing the communication and/or cognitive potentials of the student with varying exceptionalities and in minimizing the additional impact of multicultural differeces upon the student. It will address the impact of Assistive Technology on program, curriculum and IEP planning. Participants will review low-tech and high-tech communication systems, software and adaptive computer devices, agencies, assessment and funding sources, relevant legislation, and the link between home and school.
Credits: 3.0