Assistive Technology

What stood out to me this week was the assistive technology, specifically the Center on Technology and Disability. I enjoyed learning about the wealth of resources this particular program offers.  I can truly appreciate the services that are available to teachers and students.  Working with so many special needs students, I do know how difficult it can be for a student with a disability to navigate the daily routine of a classroom.  Or even feel confident enough to be able to comprehend and even retain the information that is being taught to them, like their peers who do not struggle with a disability.

I love the principles behind the Center on Technology and Disability.  I think it is great how they are willing to train educators.  Educators need to keep up with the advancements in education that are happening every single day.  I appreciate how the Center on Technology and Disability sets educators up for success with their students to maximize learning in their classrooms.  This can be especially hard for teachers who often struggle with having to teach a classroom where differentiated instruction is a must. 

I also find it interesting that the Center on Technology and Disability does not just stop at helping students and teachers.  They are even empowering individuals on an administrative level.  So many schools are not as fortunate as others when it comes to being able to provide their students with all of the most up to date technology that is out there today.  I feel very blessed that the school that I work is able to provide our students with smartboards, i-pads, and even communication devices.  This is something that I believe is a non-negotiable when it comes to our diverse-learner students.  I can see how much of a difference it makes for our diverse learner students.