Assistive technology for students who are blind or visually impaired : a guide to assessment
https://library.prcvi.org/link/catalog24324
Presley, Ike, & D'Andrea, Frances Mary.
2008.
- Material Type
- Professional Resource
- Publisher
- American Foundation for the Blind
- Date Published
- 2008
- Material Type
- Professional Resource
- Collation
- 1 volume
- Pages
- 529 print pages
- ISBN
- 9780891288909
- 0891288902
- Abstract
- This book provides a wealth of technical information translated into clear, user-friendly terms including:
- An overview of the full range of assistive technology that students can use to manage information in print or electronic formats—whether they use vision, touch or hearing to access information
- How to select appropriate tools and strategies
- A structured process for conducting a technology assessment
- A detailed assessment form that can be used to determine students’ technology needs and solutions to address them
- Advice on writing up program recommendations based on assessment results You’ll also find:
- Tips and insights on working with technology effectively
- A summary of laws and regulations relating to assistive technology
- A resource section of assistive technology producers
- Reproducible, blank assessment forms