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District 196 expands assistive technology to boost access, communication and independence for students with disabilities
Summary
District 196 staff described a range of assistive-technology supports now in classrooms, from low-tech tools to eye-gaze and speech-generating devices. Presenters said about 476 students use iPads as speech-generating devices and that device use has grown substantially since 2014.
District 196 presented examples and student testimonies Monday showing how assistive technology supports students with disabilities to access instruction, communicate and gain independence.
Janet Fimm introduced the presentation as a collaborative effort involving special education coordinators, speech-language pathologists and classroom staff. "Our approach is rooted in collaboration and deep commitment to students at the center," she said in the meeting introduction.
Presenters explained that assistive technology (AT) ranges from low-tech tools,…
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