EDTS 660 - Assistive Technology

This course will present an introduction to the range and scope of assistive technology within the school environment. Using a cross-disability perspective, students learn about high, low, and no tech devices as solutions for access and functional challenges within educational arenas. The course emphasizes the role of the consumer and the teacher/trainer in all aspects of the process of obtaining assistive technology, and the importance of multidisciplinary teams in terms of implementation. Funding for AT devices and services is also addressed. Prerequisite: EDTS*523 or permission of instructor.

Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: EDTS*523 or permission of instructor. Term offering cycle: Spring or Summer. Typical yearly cycle: Alternating.

Credits: 3