Adapted Physical Education and Assistive Technology

Definitions:

Adapted Physical Education
- Physical education services are available to all students eligible
for special education services.  Adapted Physical Education (APE) is a
part of the comprehensive program offered through special education
services. APE services strive to provide students with disabilities an
opportunity to develop skills through a variety of exercise, sport and

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Google Chrome and Assistive Technology Applications

What is Google Chrome and how can it benefit the Assistive Technology world and Special Needs students? 







 There are 4 parts to the Chrome world:



Chrome Browser
Chrome Operating System
Chromebook (hardware)
and of course, Google Drive should be thrown in here too


Google, Chrome, Google Drive, Chromebook... it has all hit the schools like crazy! You might be reading this because you

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Assistive Technology: Information for Parents

"Technology is to be used as a tool to assist in the accomplishment of tasks that would be difficult or impossible without assistance. AT is related to function, not to a disability." (Zabala 1996) 
The term “assistive technology” comes from several laws that address the needs of people with disabilities. Assistive technology includes both the devices and the services needed to use the devices

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BYOD = Bring Your Own Device

 Image by Tait Coles
 
The
times they are a changin’. Technology is absolutely booming. If we
ignore it, are we doing our students justice? Shouldn’t we have students use what they are already using everyday and allow it to become a part of our educational system? We can’t
afford to provide it to all of our students BUT, what if we were to start allowing them to BYOD? 
Food for thought…

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How To Get An AAC Device Funded

Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC)
describes a variety of approaches used to support, enhance, or augment
the communication of individuals who are not independent verbal
communicators in all settings. AAC includes both low-tech systems, such
as sign language and communication notebooks, as well as high-tech
systems, such as voice output computer-based communication devices.

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Switches - What are they and How do I use them?

Switches - What are they and How do I use them?