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Conclusion

Congratulations! You have completed an assistive technology webquest.  As a result of your accomplishment, you now have access to information on specific disabilities, an understanding of the roles and issues of various stakeholders, and knowledge of types of  assistive technologies available for students.

Can you think of additional assistive technology aids that need to be invented for a certain disability?

Which website do you think helped you most to explore assistive technology for special need students?

What issues do you think are most important when considering assistive technology solutions?

Credits and References

     Turnbull, R., Turnbull, A., Shank, M. Smith, S. Dorothy, L. 2002. Exceptional Lives: Special Education in Today's Schools. Upper Saddle River:N.J. Merrill Prentice Hall, http://www.prenhall.com/turnbull.

     Nicole Kramer, Northern Arizona University, College of Education, Institute of Human Development.

     Technology Related Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities Act of 1998, www.resna.org/taproject/library/laws/ata98sum.html.

     Jesse Stemmler, a survivor.