This course has given me good look at what has been used, what currently is in fashion, and what the future may hold in the Assistive Technology field.
The last part of that statement was clearly on display at the Assistive Technology Conference I attended last week. I was certainly overwhelmed at all the kinds of AT at our disposal. It was certainly an eye-opening experience, most of that had to do with the prices of the AT.
So now we know what's out there. All that remains is knowing how to implement these resources. Here are two sites that help you do just that.
1. University Of Kentucky Assistive Technology Project (UKAT)
This website is in fact a toolkit, similarly to the one found at CAST.org's website. The UKAT Toolkit is all about showing you how to implement AT in your classroom. The site has an overview of AT, well written instructions, different tools to use and more importantly, how to use them. Despite all this useful information, the site is not very user friendly. It looks like it was designed in the early 90's. Navigating the site also proved to be a little confusing. Despite this, it is another site that I will add to my portfolio.
2. Assistive Technology Implementation: Working Together to Make a Measurable Difference
This website, much like the UKAT website, helps teachers in many ways. It gives you the purposes and results of various types of AT. It helps you plan the implementation of AT in your classroom. What I liked the most about this site was that it gives you results of successful usage of AT. Basically, it lets you know what has been proven to work. That in and of itself, is worth a visit.
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