1. ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY IN THE CLASSROOM By Tiny Russell

2. Assistive technology helps to improve participation and enjoyment in the classroom for students with learning disabilities. With the use of assistive technology devices, these students are better able to achieve success in learning and obtain more autonomy in the learning process.

5. The Technology-Related Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities Act (Tech Act) and IDEA “ (Tech Act) was designed to enhance the availability and quality of assistive technology (AT) devices and services to all individuals and their families throughout the United States.” IDEA works hand in hand with the Tech Act to make sure that all students have access to the general education curriculum. IDEA is also responsible for making sure that a student’s IEP will take into consideration the use of assistive technology. Assistive Technology for Students with Mild Disabilities: Update 2002. ERIC Digest.

6. Assistive Technology opens up a new world of learning for students with disabilities by providing “an enriched environment to promote their social and cognitive participation and growth”. LD OnLine: Help for Young Learners: How To Choose?

7. The use of assistive technology in the classroom affects teaching and learning on many positive levels. Through the use of this technology, teachers not only have the ability to address and attend to a students’ specific needs for learning but can now foster a sense of personal achievement and success in the student with learning disabilities.