A Brief History of Assistive Technology in Education.


A Brief History of Assistive Technology in Education



Many years ago, school was only for the "typically developing" students with no disabilities or special needs.



After IDEA was signed into law, it raised awareness for individual needs in education.


With the increase and availability of new assistive technologies came new and better ways to teach children with disabilities. One major factor for these achievements is the PC, or personal computer.



New and powerful software can make any computer a teaching tool. One can operate a PC and navigate the internet without even touching the machine itself!


Almost everyone uses assistive technology today. Space travel is a fine example. I can't wait to see what happens next!



Ultimately, its all about independence and living well. Technology has pushed back the barriers of limits in education, work, and life in general world wide, so let's keep it comming!!!Fin.