Special Education Technology Book

Lewis book breaks new ground in its field, presenting an applied approach that helps students understand how they can use technology to benefit individuals with disabilities in the classroom. This is the first book of its kind aimed at preservice and inservice special educators that provides an up-to-date introduction to the ways in which computers and other technologies can be used to improve the education of students with disabilities. Lewis focuses not only on computer applications and methods for adapting computers but also on: * Technologies such as switches for accessing toys, computers, and environmental control devices. * Augmentative communication devices. * Systems such as the Kurzweil Reader that translates print for people who are blind; assistive listening devices for persons with hearing disabilities. In addition, the book discusses strategies preservice and inservice teachers can use to develop their own material in helping individuals with disabilities, and how to incorporate special technology applications into the classroom curriculum. Lewis addresses technologies aimed at all types of learners identified as disabled: young children in early childhood education programs, students with academic learning needs, those identified as severely handicapped, persons with communication needs, students with physical disabilities, students with vision impairments, and those with hearing losses.Read More