Download full textERIC Number: ED378755
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 1995-Jan
Pages: 4
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Assistive Technology for Students with Mild Disabilities. ERIC Digest E529.
Behrmann, Michael M.
This informational digest considers assistive technology for students with mild disabilities in the context of Public Law 100-407, the Technology-Related Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities Act of 1988 which was designed to enhance the availability and quality of assistive technology devices and services to people with disabilities and their families. First, assistive technology devices are briefly described. Then seven areas in which assistive technology can assist students with mild disabilities are explained with examples. These are: (1) organization, (2) note taking, (3) writing assistance, (4) productivity, (5) access to reference materials, (6) cognitive assistance, and (7) materials modification. Contains three references and three suggested resources, and includes electronic resources. (DB)
Descriptors: Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Communication Aids (for Disabled), Computer Uses in Education, Educational Media, Educational Technology, Elementary Secondary Education, Federal Legislation, Mild Disabilities, Study Skills
Council for Exceptional Children, 1920 Association Dr., Reston, VA 22091-1589 ($1 each, minimum order $5, prepaid).
Publication Type: ERIC Publications; ERIC Digests in Full Text
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Language: English
Sponsor: Office of Educational Research and Improvement (ED), Washington, DC.
Authoring Institution: Council for Exceptional Children, Reston, VA.; ERIC Clearinghouse on Disabilities and Gifted Education, Reston, VA.
Identifiers - Laws, Policies, & Programs: Technology Related Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities Act
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