Aha!
We began today's class by watching a video of a non-verbal student named Tyler. The video chronicled his educational path and how AAC technology provided a platform in which Tyler was given and voice and used it to reach his potential. While watching the video a number of "aha" moments occurred. The first of which was how early intervention and introduction to assistive technology showed that his education was important and that given the appropriate tools he could be successful. Secondly, while it took a tremendous amount of resources to achieve what Tyler has done, it can be done and should be done for all students. The asssitive technology evolved and Tyler developed and gained skills. Assistive technology used by Tyler was appropriate and carefully selected throughout his educational career. Thirdly, was that how assistive technology to help Tyler communicate, impacted every aspect of his life positively, From his educational successes, career opportunities, socially with his peers and opportunities to enjoy leisure activities, all became accessibly easier because of ACC technology.
Kudos to AssistiveWare
The ACC technology that we were introduced to today was Proloquo2go. Again.....WOW! I want to say just how impressed I am with AssistiveWare, the company that developed the technology. To provided such a powerful tool at a reasonable prices ensures accessibility for most. This in my opinion speaks volumes to the integrate of the company and see the true value in their product. The value of giving people a voice and changing their lives, rather than a money making product.
15 Ways to Communicate
- Speech
- Sign Language
- Text Message
- Body Language
- Voice Tone
- Voice Speed
- Pictures
- Handshakes
- Letters
- Touch
- Commercials
- Hand Gestures
- Radio
- Maps
Nick, i like the recognition of how pricing can be used to judge corporate ethics. I hd not thought of that before but it certainly makes sense that we could view corporations in this light.
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