Assistive Technology Awareness Day
A gathering occurred on Monday, March 2nd at the Capitol to kick off a celebration of abilities that are enhanced by the assistive technology that is available today to help children and adults achieve their personal goals. ND School for the Deaf/Resource Center was proud to be a part of this event with Governor Burgum proclaiming March 4th as Assistive Technology Awareness Day (Press Release). Thank you for bringing attention to how assistive technology enhances lives for people of all ages. Special thanks to ND Assistive who led the way on this combined effort. (click on the picture to enlarge)
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What is Assistive technology:
(A) In general -- The term 'assistive technology device' means any item, piece of equipment, or product system, whether acquired commercially off the shelf, modified, or customized, that is used to increase, maintain, or improve the functional capabilities of a child with a disability.
(B) Exception -- The term does not include a medical device that is surgically implanted or the replacement of such device. (Source: https//sites.ed.gov/idea)
Assistive Technology/Devices:
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Introduction to Assistive Technology - Explaining why this is important to know
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Around the House - Assistive technology options to use around the house specifically for individuals with differentiated hearing
- Clocks
- Trick or Treat Doorbell
- Fire Prevention
- Gifts under the Tree
- Transitions and Time Outs
- Cell phone Assistive Technology
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SoundHound and Shazam: useful apps for music lovers
- telephone/communication-notification-amplification devices
- alerting devices - Home modification list
- alerting and communication devices
Live Transcribe and Sound Amplifier are new Google apps designed to help deaf and hard of hearing individuals in their social interactions.
Assistive Technologies for the Hearing Impaired -- A great informational resource on assistive technologies.
Assistive Technology Blog: Lots of different assistive options