This week I went to visit classrooms specifically looking to see what AT was being used. The MR class, which also includes students with physical challenges, had nothing except headphones. I commend the teacher using what resources were available to her, but believe having access to current AT, this class would benefit from modified keyboards and mice.
As they often come to the LMC with their one-on-one adult aides, the ED class (consisting of 5 boys) could utilize a teacher DVD series resource Know the Code for students (with special needs, including Autism) to learn and reinforce appropriate behavior.
Along with current programs such as Read 180, the resource group with various learning abilities would benefit from programs such as Building Writing Skills which I could use collaboratively with the teachers.
Seeking funds via grants for these technologies and other support for the instructional program is a goal in progress.
The inquiry for this assignment revealed many devices that were previously unknown to me. I was inspired by information that showed so much progress in resources for low vision patrons (e.g. National Federation for the Blind) as well as other disabilities (e.g. Infogrip). With implications for my LMP, having access to the vast available resources could provide a more equitable learning environment for our special needs students and their families.
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