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=South Carolina Assistive Technology Program- How can AT be integrated into the curriculum? =
 * ==15 Important Principles for effective integration of AT into the curriculum==

=Assistive Technology and Inclusion Research Article by Terence Cavanaugh, Ph.D= 2. Composing Written Material 3. Reading 4. Mathematics 5. Learning & Studying 6. Computer Access || 1. Mechanics of writing 2. Composing Written Material 3. Reading 4. Mathematics 5. Learning & Studying 6. Computer Access 7. Communication 8. Environmental Control 9. Recreation and Leisure 10. Aids for Daily Living 11. Position and Seating <span style="color: #2b5377; font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;">12. Vision/Visual Aids <span style="color: #2b5377; font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;">13. Hearing/ Assistive Listening <span style="color: #2b5377; font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;">14. Mobility ||
 * ==Below is a chart adapted from this article, listing areas in the curriculum where Assistive Technology can be added==
 * <span style="color: #79d6d0; font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 160%;">AT that apply to Classroom Teachers || <span style="color: #79d6d0; font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 160%;">AT that apply to AT Experts ||
 * <span style="color: #2b5377; font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;">1. Mechanics of writing

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 * 1) Create a Common Vision
 * 2) Understand Roles
 * 3) Develop AT Skills
 * 4) Provide Supports
 * 5) Impact Students

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Examples of AT in different subject areas (from Resource Guide article)

 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">Computer || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">Fine Motor || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">Composing Written Material || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">Communication || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">Reading || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">Learning/Studying || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">Math || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">Recreation & Leisure || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">Activities of Daily Living || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">Mobility || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">Vision || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">Hearing ||
 * **<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Keyboard ** || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Reg. pen or pencil || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">word cards || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">communication board/book || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">standard test || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">print or picture schedule || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Abacus || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">toys w/ velcro || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">nonslip materials || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">walker || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">eyeglasses || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">pen and paper ||
 * **<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Word Prediction ** || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">adaptive grip on pencil || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">pocket dictionary || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">eye gaze board || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">predictable books || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">low tech aids to find material (index tabs, colored folders) || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Enlarged worksheet || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">toys adapted w/ switch || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">universal cuff/strap || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">grab bars || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">magnifier || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">computer ||
 * **<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Keyguard ** || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">slantboard || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">writing templates || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">simple voice output device || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">change in text size, spacing, color, background || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">highlight text || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">low tech adaptations for answering || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">adaptive sporting equipment || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">color code items || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">manual wheelchair || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">large print books || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">TDD/TTY for phone ||
 * **<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Arm support ** || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">prewritten words/phrases || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">talking electronic dictionary/thesaurus/spell checker || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">voice output device w/ levels || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Books adapted for page turning || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">recorded material || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">IntelliKeys || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">universal cuff or strap to hold crayon/markers || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">adaptive eating devices || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">powered mobility toys || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">screen magnification software || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Signaling Device ||
 * **<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Track ball/joystick ** || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">templates || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">word processor with spell checker/grammar checker || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">voice output device w/ sequencing || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Use of pictures/symbols with books || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">voice output reminders for assignments || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">money calculator || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">modified utensils || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">adaptive drinking devices || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">powered scooter || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">screen color contrast || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">closed captioning ||
 * **<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">IntelliKeys ** || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">portable word processor || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">talking word processor || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">voice output device w/ dynamic display || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">talking electronic device to pronounce difficult words || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">electronic organizers || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">tactile/voice output device || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">arm support || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">adaptive dressing and devices of hygiene || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">powered wheelchair || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">screen reader/ text reader || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">real time captioning ||
 * **<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Pointing options ** || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">computer w/ word processing || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">abbreviation/expansion || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">device with speech synthesis for typing || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Scanner with OCR and talking word processor || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">hand-held scanners || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">talking watches/clocks || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">electronic aids to use TV/DVD/CD player || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">adaptive equipment for cooking ||  || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Braille readers || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">computer aided note taking ||
 * **<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">switch w/ scanning ** || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">voice recognition to word process || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">word processing w/ writing support ||  || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">electronic books || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">hand-held computers || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">calculator w/ print out/ larger keys || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">games on computer || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">adaptive driving equipment ||   || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Braille Keyboard || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">personal amplification ||
 * **<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">voice recognition software ** ||  || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">multimedia software for expression of ideas ||   ||   || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">software for organization of ideas and studying (Inspiration) || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">on-screen/scanning calculator || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">software to complete art activities ||   ||   || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">enlarged or Braille labels on items || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">personal amplification device ||