Assistive technology (AT) encompasses devices, software, and systems designed to enhance the learning experiences and functional abilities of students with disabilities. In special education, AT plays ...

Assistive technology—from visual timers to help students with learning differences keep track of their schedules to digital captioning software for those with hearing difficulties—can improve outcomes ...

Teachers, educational companies and advocates for diverse learners are developing new ways to create curriculum materials for students with disabilities. Skip Stahl DURING THE PAST 25 YEARS, DIGITAL ...

Revisions to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) in 1997 changed the focus of special education from providing separate services for students with disabilities to including more ...

Assistive technology devices and services help users with disabilities perform tasks like typing, drawing, and more. Assistive technology comes in dozens of forms, and can be built to help with a ...

Universities are training instructional technologists to work in an evolving field — and using these lessons to improve teaching and learning. The way we teach has undergone a massive shift in the ...

The Wyoming AEM Clearinghouse works with school districts in Wyoming to provide accessible educational materials to students with print disabilities. We offer information and assistance through phone ...

The Educational and Instructional Technology master’s program at Western Michigan University prepares educators and professionals to design, implement, and evaluate technology-enhanced learning ...

UW ECHO in Assistive Technology provides training and the sharing of best practices for educators and service providers to consider, implement and evaluate the use of assistive technology to improve ...

The Office of Accessible Education and Student Support provides a range of assistive technology for eligible students, which can include electronic versions of course materials, access to course ...