The snowy roads that didn't happen assignment :) LOL

Activity 1:

http://www.slideshare.net/mjmax/assessment-models-assistive-technology#btnNext

Interesting slideshow on assessment models. Page 13 lists the 4 decisive questions to properly assess someone on what they need and how it 'fits' their environment. I like this slideshow. I feel it answers the assignment question quite well, in a matter of fact presentation.

This video clip is a simple explanation of what AT is, please endure the American only content. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DB9pKkZoJDc

A blast from the past: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7v75QpvISUs Kids of today versus 1980’s technology

http://studentservices.ednet.ns.ca/sites/default/files/Assistive_Technology_WEB.pdf    (supporting student success - a 2 page document). This document clearly defines low- tech, mid-tech and high-tech tools.

Activity 2:

The goal for assistive tech is to provide someone with technology (simple to complex) to enhance their lives or quest for independence. Many forget that it is not always about apps, computers, iPads etc. Many low-tech tools can be the venue for someone to be independent.

http://studentservices.ednet.ns.ca/sites/default/files/Assistive_Technology_WEB.pdf    (supporting student success - a 2 page document). This document clearly defines low- tech, mid-tech and high-tech tools.

 spill not jar - allows a person with the use of one hand to independently open a jar

         rocker knife for those who can only use 1 hand

a utensil strap for those without fine motor access

 cutting board with nails – to hold food in place

Attach to items to create a ‘grip’ or enhance/enlarge a grip i.e. pencil

snip loop scissors

I use this all the time in my resource room:

                        raised paper