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Assitive Technology
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Assistive Technology Offers Increased Independence

05/Jun/2010 06:37 PM
How tech-savvy is your high school student? He may use various devices to text, play games, listen to the latest beat, and even write school papers.  But is he able to use those same devices to enhance his learning?  Are you familiar with the term “assistive technology”?  A formal definition states that Assistive Technology (AT) is technology that enables people with disabilities to perform tasks that were formerly difficult or impossible to accomplish. In today’s technological world, AT aids in breaking barriers, creating greater independence, and reducing the stigma of learning differently.Read More...