Assistive Technology: University Training
Project Description:
AT Pre-service Training: Four academic courses in assistive technology are taught to regional universities on a yearly basis. They include the following:
New York Medical College - Department of Speech-Language Pathology. This course is intended to facilitate an understanding and awareness of the communication options available to individuals who are unable to meet their daily communication needs through natural modes. The emphasis of this course is on designing communication systems and determining appropriate technology supports that can be used to increase communication and daily functioning. The course covers characteristics of congenital and acquired communication disorders; AAC and other assistive technology (AT) options and features; principles of AAC assessment; service delivery models; AAC intervention; funding; and current research in AAC.
Manhattanville College: Masters in Special Education Program is intended to facilitate an understanding of how assistive technologies are used as well as how they function in an education environment. The emphasis of this course is on determining appropriate technology supports that can be used to increase functioning of school age children with disabilities. The course covers the range of AT supports for children with learning disabilities in the areas of reading, writing, and spelling; access for children with physical disabilities; strategies for children with sensory impairments. Additionally, we will discuss the legal mandates and funding issues.
Keyword(s):
Assistive Tech training, educational technology, Augmentative Communication
Core Function(s):
Training Trainees
Area of Emphasis
Health-Related Activities
Target Audience:
Students/Trainees (long or intermediate trainees)
Unserved or Under-served Populations:
None
Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:
Mulit-County
COVID-19 Related Data:
N/A
