Landmark College states, “With the reauthorization in 1997 of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), assistive technology (AT) is no longer viewed by educators exclusively within a rehabilitative or remediative context, but as a tool for accessing curriculum.”
Non-verbal students would not be able to express or participate in the curriculum without a voice. Assitive Technology is their voice. Working with alot of non-verbal students the task of teaching would be more than frustrating without the dynamos, step by steps, and other assistive devices. These devices give them a voice, a choice, and the ability to participate along side with other students.
Ellen is a wonderful example of what an assistive device can make in a child’s life.
