Assistive Technology: Access for All Students, Pearson Etext -- Access Card
- ISBN-10
- 0133585239
- ISBN-13
- 9780133585230
- Series
- Assistive Technology
- Pages
- 224
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2014-03-22
- Publisher
- Pearson
- Authors
- Laura A Bowden Carpenter, Linda B Johnston, Lawrence A Beard
Description
A definitive introduction to and overview of the knowledge and skills needed to determine the appropriate use of technology and services to meet the needs of individuals with disabilities Assistive Technology: Access for All Students provides useful information and strategies on choosing and using the most appropriate technology and services for individuals with disabilities. Updated to reflect the most recent assistive technology (AT) beneficial to children, youth, and adults with disabilities--including links to websites of current, up-to-date AT devices--the book is the ideal introduction to and overview of the field. The new edition features: Invaluable information for educators who are preparing students with disabilities to meet the challenges of both postsecondary education and post-employment opportunities. A focus on AT for students on the Autism Spectrum. Information on the Common Core State Standards, the use of AT that allows access and progress within the CCSS for students with disabilities and students who are English language learners, and tablet computer and apps for AT.
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