Today, the lesson I took away was that we can use assistive technology in the classroom, and advocate for them for our students, to meet the needs of our students. Assistive technology ranges from little to no technology, to mid- to high-technology. Strategies, such as behavior modification, can be used in the curriculum as a form of assistive technology. Manipulatives can be used as well, and it is considered to be low technology. Calculators are considered mid-technology, and Electronic AAC devices are considered high-technology. Furthermore, assistive technology is not only used for those with severe disabilities, but is also used for the general population. For instance, if a student injures his/her hand and cannot use it to write, the teacher can provide a laptop for the student to use. We teachers must be able to fight for the rights of our students to assistive technology, which will enable them to learn according to their needs.
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