The assistive technologies demonstrated in these videos are vastly important for students with disabilities. They allow students to take an active role in school that would have been impossible without the aid of technology. Assistive technology gives students the language they need to bridge the gap between them and the outside world.
The students can use laptops, voice-to-text software, touch screens, and even joysticks to accomplish tasks for school and for extracurricular activities. Without these aids, the students would be hampered by their disabilities and would be unable to participate fully in school. The students are bright, and now they can be stimulated and educated through interaction with their teachers, caregivers, and parents.
The most striking thing is that it allows students to pursue their passions. One student wanted to play a musical instrument, and through a unique application of technology, he was able to be a part of the school band. A horn was built which enabled him to control the instrument via a joystick. Without that assistive technology, he would never have been able to enrich his life with music. Another student was fascinated by books, and by using the Bookworm, his teacher was able to get him to begin reading and verbalizing.
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