Information Access and Adaptive Technology
Information Access and Adaptive Technology

Author: Carmela Cunningham

Publisher: R&L Education

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 226

ISBN-13: 9780897749923

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This practical new guide is designed to help school officials put students and staff with disabilities on a "level playing field" with everyone else, in computer labs, in libraries, and in classrooms. Rather than merely focusing on specific types of hardware and software, the authors discuss how to set up the infrastructure necessary to provide technology and support. They cover computer access issues, as well as the use of computer-based compensatory tools - special adaptive technology designed to enable individuals with disabilities to participate more independently in the academic environment. The authors describe which services should be provided, how to plan them, and the types of equipment available to meet different needs. They also offer examples of seven model programs now in place in libraries and on university campuses. Additional resources on adaptive technology are listed in the appendixes. This book will serve as an excellent guide for college and university administrators, computer lab staff, librarians, disabled student services staff, and faculty members.

The Future of Disability in America
The Future of Disability in America

Author: Institute of Medicine

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 2007-10-24

Total Pages: 619

ISBN-13: 0309104726

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The future of disability in America will depend on how well the U.S. prepares for and manages the demographic, fiscal, and technological developments that will unfold during the next two to three decades. Building upon two prior studies from the Institute of Medicine (the 1991 Institute of Medicine's report Disability in America and the 1997 report Enabling America), The Future of Disability in America examines both progress and concerns about continuing barriers that limit the independence, productivity, and participation in community life of people with disabilities. This book offers a comprehensive look at a wide range of issues, including the prevalence of disability across the lifespan; disability trends the role of assistive technology; barriers posed by health care and other facilities with inaccessible buildings, equipment, and information formats; the needs of young people moving from pediatric to adult health care and of adults experiencing premature aging and secondary health problems; selected issues in health care financing (e.g., risk adjusting payments to health plans, coverage of assistive technology); and the organizing and financing of disability-related research. The Future of Disability in America is an assessment of both principles and scientific evidence for disability policies and services. This book's recommendations propose steps to eliminate barriers and strengthen the evidence base for future public and private actions to reduce the impact of disability on individuals, families, and society.

The Promise of Assistive Technology to Enhance Activity and Work Participation
The Promise of Assistive Technology to Enhance Activity and Work Participation

Author: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 2017-09-01

Total Pages: 503

ISBN-13: 030945784X

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The U.S. Census Bureau has reported that 56.7 million Americans had some type of disability in 2010, which represents 18.7 percent of the civilian noninstitutionalized population included in the 2010 Survey of Income and Program Participation. The U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) provides disability benefits through the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program and the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program. As of December 2015, approximately 11 million individuals were SSDI beneficiaries, and about 8 million were SSI beneficiaries. SSA currently considers assistive devices in the nonmedical and medical areas of its program guidelines. During determinations of substantial gainful activity and income eligibility for SSI benefits, the reasonable cost of items, devices, or services applicants need to enable them to work with their impairment is subtracted from eligible earnings, even if those items or services are used for activities of daily living in addition to work. In addition, SSA considers assistive devices in its medical disability determination process and assessment of work capacity. The Promise of Assistive Technology to Enhance Activity and Work Participation provides an analysis of selected assistive products and technologies, including wheeled and seated mobility devices, upper-extremity prostheses, and products and technologies selected by the committee that pertain to hearing and to communication and speech in adults.

Wrightslaw Special Education Legal Developments and Cases 2019
Wrightslaw Special Education Legal Developments and Cases 2019

Author: Peter Wright

Publisher:

Published: 2020-07-10

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9781892320001

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Wrightslaw Special Education Legal Developments and Cases 2019 is designed to make it easier for you to stay up-to-date on new cases and developments in special education law.Learn about current and emerging issues in special education law, including:* All decisions in IDEA and Section 504 ADA cases by U.S. Courts of Appeals in 2019* How Courts of Appeals are interpreting the two 2017 decisions by the U.S. Supreme Court* Cases about discrimination in a daycare center, private schools, higher education, discrimination by licensing boards in national testing, damages, higher standards for IEPs and "least restrictive environment"* Tutorial about how to find relevant state and federal cases using your unique search terms

Neal-Schuman Library Technology Companion
Neal-Schuman Library Technology Companion

Author: John J. Burke

Publisher: ALA Neal-Schuman

Published: 2016-02-19

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780838913826

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Informed by a large-scale survey of librarians across the spectrum of institution types, this guide will be a true technology companion to novices and seasoned LIS professionals alike.

Making Libraries Accessible
Making Libraries Accessible

Author: Char Booth

Publisher: American Library Association

Published: 2014-01-01

Total Pages: 117

ISBN-13: 0838994423

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In this issue of Library Technology Reports, editor Booth makes the case that that attention to the core principles of consistency, flexibility, and simplicity go hand in hand with libraries’ commitments to open information and accessibility.

Assistive Technology in the Classroom
Assistive Technology in the Classroom

Author: Amy G. Dell

Publisher: Pearson

Published: 2016-02-22

Total Pages: 331

ISBN-13: 0134170482

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This is the eBook of the printed book and may not include any media, website access codes, or print supplements that may come packaged with the bound book. This up-to-date book shows how assistive technology can be used in all kinds of classrooms, at all grade levels, to enhance the teaching and learning of students with a wide range of disabilities. The emphasis is on the integration of assistive technology into the curriculum. It addresses the challenges teachers face when using assistive technology to teach new skills to students with disabilities, to increase their independence and productivity, and to provide them with access to the general education curriculum. The text discusses disability categories within the context of school-related tasks and technology-based solutions to avoid misleading readers into simply pairing a certain diagnosis with a certain tech tool. The new edition of Assistive Technology in the Classroom keeps readers abreast of relevant new developments in mobile devices and assistive technology through a new chapter on how to use assistive technology to create visual supports and promote positive behavior, chapter updates on available mobile devices, expanded information on Universal Design for Learning, and additional ideas and discussion on how to match technology tools to a student’s specific needs and strengths.

Assistive Technology for Visually Impaired and Blind People
Assistive Technology for Visually Impaired and Blind People

Author: Marion Hersh

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2010-05-12

Total Pages: 743

ISBN-13: 1846288673

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Equal accessibility to public places and services is now required by law in many countries. For the vision-impaired, specialised technology often can provide a fuller enjoyment of the facilities of society, from large scale meetings and public entertainments to reading a book or making music. This volume explores the engineering and design principles and techniques used in assistive technology for blind and vision-impaired people. This book maintains the currency of knowledge for engineers and health workers who develop devices and services for people with sight loss, and is an excellent source of reference for students of assistive technology and rehabilitation.

Assistive Technologies for Differently Abled Students
Assistive Technologies for Differently Abled Students

Author: Sangeeta Dhamdhere-Rao

Publisher: Information Science Reference

Published: 2022-04-22

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781799847366

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"This book provide a resource for higher educational institutes to implement effective assistive technologies and other related services for providing differently abled students a quality and equal education, enabling them to excel in their field and get good employment"--