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Our assistive and adaptive technology blog was created as a class assignment to gather information about some of the assistive technology available and to compile it into one place on the web (one blog). We started this blog, each choosing one piece of technology we found interesting, then each created a post to share it. Each entry tells about one assistive device and gives a detailed summary of its function. It should include at least some type of visual (picture, image, video) and a link to another page where more information can be found about each product.

In class we learned about how assistive and adaptive technology helps the lives of many individuals who have either physical or cognitive limits due to disability, age, or other reasons. We watched video of how these assistive devices can help an individual to receive a more authentic education, and a more independent life beyond the realm of school. This technology is important, especially in schools, because it allows a child with a disability or other limitation to have a more independent and meaning educational experience. Without the use of these assistive devices, education for many of our students with disabilities would not be valuable and they would not be able to meet their potential.

We hope you enjoy the information, some of the devices available today are simply amazing in what they can do! Most of all we hope we've help to portray what assistive technology can do for students in a classroom. We would greatly appreciate any comments on the information we have gathered.

Thank you!

Monday, February 1, 2010

Braille Notetaker

New Braille technology has given hope for those who are visually impaired. Take for example electronic Braille Notetakers. These devises are small, portable devices with braille keyboards for entering information. They use a speech synthesizer for output. The person enters the information on the Braille keyboard and has the option of transferring it to a larger computer with more memory reviewing it using the built in speech synthesizer or braille display, or printing it on a braille or ink-print printer. The cost of an electronic Braille Notetaker can range anywhere from 1,000 - 15,000 just depending on all the features and upgrades and such. Here is a link to a similar such device http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wFQMLc2vO4U
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