Assistive Technology

by Hopkins, Janet

• ISBN13: 9781586831387
• ISBN10: 1586831380
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-03-01
• Publisher: Linworth Pub Co

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments/Product and Company Acknowledgments	ix
About the Author/Contributing Author	x
Introduction	xi
Inclusive K-12 Education and Library Services	1	(8)
The School Library	2	(2)
The Hub of the Inclusive School Community	2	(1)
Shaping the Future	3	(1)
The School and Library Staff	4	(1)
Attitudes and Awareness	4	(1)
Collaboration	4	(1)
Architects of Inclusion	4	(1)
The Clients	5	(4)
Students and Staff with Disabilities	5	(4)
Definitions and Legal Considerations	9	(12)
Assistive Technology	10	(2)
Low Tech	11	(1)
High Tech	12	(1)
School Reform Initiatives and U.S. Legislation	12	(9)
No Child Left Behind (NCLB)	13	(1)
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)	14	(4)
Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)	18	(3)
The Role of Assistive Technology in Schools	21	(10)
The Functional Role of Assistive Technology	22	(1)
Access to Information	22	(1)
Access to the Curriculum	22	(1)
The Value of AT for Educators	23	(1)
Social and Psychological Value of AT for Students	24	(7)
Skill Development and Specialization	24	(1)
Competency and Independence	25	(1)
Self-Esteem and Peace of Mind	25	(1)
Lifelong Tools Promote Participation	25	(6)
Assistive Technology Teams	31	(8)
AT Team and Guidelines	32	(3)
AT Mini-Assessment	33	(1)
Quality Indicators for Assistive Technology	33	(1)
Education Tech Points Framework	34	(1)
Assistive Technology Policy Checklist	34	(1)
Assessment Methods	35	(4)
SETT (Student, Environment, Task, Tool) Framework	35	(1)
FEAT (Functional Evaluation for Assistive Technology)	36	(1)
Assistive Technology Consideration Quick Wheel	36	(3)
Assistive Technology Funding	39	(6)
Jurisdictional Funding Sources	40	(1)
Grant Seeking	40	(2)
Government Sources	41	(1)
Corporate Sources	41	(1)
Funding and Grant Writing Resources	42	(3)
Accessibility Initiatives	45	(10)
Bookshare.org	48	(3)
Center for Applied Special Technology (CAST)	51	(1)
Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic	51	(1)
Project Gutenberg eText Library	51	(1)
AssistiveMedia.org	52	(1)
American Foundation for the Blind (AFB)	52	(1)
Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB)	52	(1)
International Children's Digital Library	53	(1)
National Center for Accessible Media (NCAM)	53	(1)
Private Services	53	(2)
eBooks, and Books on Tape and CD	54	(1)
Library Accessibility Needs	55	(12)
Facilities	56	(2)
Workstation Characteristics	57	(1)
Seating	58	(1)
Lighting	58	(1)
Materials	58	(1)
Selection	58	(1)
Accessibility	59	(1)
Technology	59	(1)
Mouse, Keyboard, Screen	59	(1)
Software	59	(1)
Time Limits	60	(1)
Personnel	60	(7)
Attitudes	60	(1)
Communicating	61	(1)
Accessibility	61	(1)
Professional Development	61	(6)
Built-In Computer System Accessibility Features	67	(10)
Windows	68	(4)
Macintosh	72	(1)
UNIX	73	(1)
Other Resources	74	(3)
The Linux Operating System and Accessible Free Software (By JP Schnapper-Casteras)	77	(10)
Introduction to Linux	77	(2)
Free	77	(1)
Open Source	78	(1)
Developed by Volunteers	78	(1)
Many Shapes, Sizes, and Distributions	78	(1)
Console and Graphical	78	(1)
The Linux Landscape	79	(1)
Linux Accessibility Tools	79	(4)
Console	79	(1)
Graphical Desktop	80	(1)
Gnome	81	(1)
KDE	82	(1)
Other Tools	83	(1)
Deploying Linux	83	(4)
Is Linux Right for You?	83	(1)
Learning Linux	84	(1)
Hands-On Time	84	(1)
Extensions, Customizations, and New Features	85	(1)
Deployment	85	(2)
Mobility Issues and Resources	87	(8)
Wheelchair Accessibility	88	(2)
Facilities	88	(1)
Furniture	89	(1)
Special Services	90	(1)
Alternative Computer Access Technologies	90	(2)
Touch Screens	90	(1)
Mouse Alternatives	91	(1)
Alternative Keyboards and Hands-Free Text-Entry Software	91	(1)
Head-Pointer, Eye-Tracking, and Speech-Navigation Technologies	92	(1)
Other Support and Access Devices	92	(3)
Page Turners	92	(1)
Book Stands	92	(3)
Print Disability Issues and Resources	95	(12)
Hardware	95	(2)
Closed Circuit Television (CCTV)	95	(1)
Scanners and Headphones	96	(1)
Large Monitors and Magnifying Monitor Screens	96	(1)
Customized Keyboards	96	(1)
Braille Display and Braille Output	97	(1)
Software	97	(4)
Blind and Low Vision	98	(1)
Literacy	99	(2)
Tactile Resources	101	(1)
Descriptive Video Service	101	(1)
Web Accessibility	101	(6)
Browser Accessibility Options	102	(1)
Web Site Design Standards	103	(1)
W3C Consortium	103	(1)
W3C Web Accessibility initiative	103	(1)
Trace Center's Designing More Usable Web Sites	103	(1)
Testing Tools	104	(3)
Hearing Impairments	107	(8)
Instructional Strategies	108	(1)
Assistive Listening Devices	109	(1)
Captioning	110	(2)
Other Technologies	112	(3)
Portable Technology Options	115	(6)
OCR Scanning and Text-Reading Devices	116	(1)
Magnification Devices	116	(1)
Portable Keyboards	116	(1)
Cassette, CD, MP3 Players, and Other Devices	117	(1)
Student Use Rules, Device Security, and Tracking Systems	118	(3)
Creating Accessible Learning Materials	121	(10)
Resources	122	(2)
Book Buddi	122	(1)
Fabula	123	(1)
Creating Accessible Books Using PowerPoint, Clicker, and Hyper Studio Software	124	(1)
Copyright Laws (Reproduction for the Disabled)	124	(7)
Copyright Law of the United States (Chafee Amendment)	125	(2)
Canadian Copyright Act [Section 32. (1)]	127	(4)
Professional Development Resources for Educators	131	(8)
Online Training	132	(1)
Online Discussion and Collegial Support Groups	132	(2)
Associations and Organizations	134	(1)
Certification Programs	135	(1)
Conferences	136	(3)
Appendix Free eText Resources	139	(2)
Index	141