The
07C:187, 07U 187 - INTRODUCTION TO
ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY
Fall Semester, 2003
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Office: N348
ICATER Office N 168
Telephone: (319) 335 – 5625
Office Hours: TBA or by appointment
e-mail: noel-estradahernandez@uiowa.edu
Class: Tuesday and Thursdays,
Classroom: N206
Course Goal: This course will
introduce students in the field of education, counseling or any other help
profession to have a greater understanding of Assistive Technology (AT).
Students will acquire a perspective of how AT can be useful in their work
environments when providing services to persons with disabilities.
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Course Objectives: The course will be
structured in three main components that will provide the students a more
comprehensive view of AT. These components are: lectures, laboratory
experiences, and personal research.
1.
Students will develop an understanding of the history, and
legislative influences as well the purpose, function and process of AT.
2.
Students will be exposed to AT devices and programs starting at
a “low tech” level and moving towards “higher” levels of technology.
3.
To learn about the models and tools available to perform AT
evaluations.
4.
Students will understand the cultural aspects of Assistive
Technology.
5.
To develop an understanding of the ethical and legal standards
related to the provision of AT services.
6.
To learn about federal, state, and local resources regarding AT.
7.
To develop competency in the use of the library system and
introduce students to the research area related to Assistive Technology.
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Reasonable Accommodations and
Academic Adjustments:
The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 provides for "reasonable accommodations" to be available to any individual who advises us of a physical or mental disability. If you have a physical or mental limitation that requires an accommodation or an academic adjustment, please meet with me at your earliest convenience.
Student Grievances:
Procedures
for filing student complaints are explained in Policies and Regulations
Affecting Students. Copies are available at the
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Late Work Policy:
This instructor will
NOT accept any late work unless is based on reasonable medical excuse. For the
benefit of your classmates, remember to be on time for the class and turn your
cellular phones off when the lecture begins.
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Course Requirements: (See course
agenda for dates)
Examinations - 75 Points
Mid Term exam - The
exam will contain multiple choice and short answer questions, and will cover
the material through the midterm period. Exam will be a take home test.
Students will be required to work by themselves. Students’ honorable behavior
is expected. Violations to this behavior will be penalized
according to the Student’s Handbook www.class.uiowa.edu/students/academic_handbook/
Research Paper - 75 Points
An abstract must be submitted to the instructor introducing the topic selected. The paper could be based on one of the topics presented in the course syllabus or any other topic related to the AT rehabilitation counseling field.
Paper is due the final exam week. Minimum of eight pages and APA style are required.
Paper grading criteria:
Content: Does the student accurately address the selected topic? (30 points)
APA format: Are the APA guidelines adhered? (15 points)
Did the student include sufficient references to support the selected topic? (10 points)
General form of the paper: Does the student use accurate grammar and syntax, does the paper flow smoothly? Does the student provide clear conclusions? (20 points)
AT Presentation – 25
Points
The presentation could be based on the research prepared for the research paper or any other AT related area in which the student has interest. Presentation is expected to last 10 minutes. Handouts are optional, however the class may benefit from the sharing of information.
AT Laboratory
Experience Assignments – 25 Points
Five laboratory experiences are required as part of
your participation in this course. This lab experiences will expose you to the
different AT levels and will provide you with a practical understanding of AT.
Assignments will be based on the laboratories.
Bryant, D. P. & Bryant, B. R. (2003). Assistive Technology for People with Disabilities.
CA: Allyn and Bacon.
Additional readings will be
provided by the instructor.
The
07C:187, 07U 187 - INTRODUCTION TO
ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY
Course Agenda
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Date |
Subject |
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August 26 |
Course
overview and tour to the |
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August 28 |
Assistive
Technology and Attitudes and Awareness of disabilities. (Discuss Microsoft
videotape on AT). |
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September 2 |
Historic
trends and legislation of Assistive Technology. |
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September 4 |
Technology
Access. How it works? Review of some computer tools, vocabulary and their
application to AT. |
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September 9 |
Assistive
Technology: State and Federal resources. How to obtain additional information .(Class may meet in room 186) ICATER http://projects.education.uiowa.edu/icater/ |
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September 11 |
Low
Tech, High Tech, or No Tech. |
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September 16 |
Low
Tech for persons with: Visual impairments Cognitive disabilities |
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September 18 |
Low
Tech for persons with: Hearing impairments Communication
disorders |
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September 23 |
Low
Tech for persons with: Dexterity and mobility
issues Aging issues |
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September 25 |
WORKSHOP. Lab Experience # 1: Low Tech. What it
could be? How it could be used? Based
on our discussion in class students will bring an ordinary device and will
modify it (or explain which modifications could be made) to be a Low Tech AT
device. (More instructions will be given) |
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September 30 |
Models
of AT evaluations. |
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October 2 |
AT
in the school setting |
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October 7 |
The
IEP and AT. A guide to the Individualized Education Plan .(MID
TERM HANDED TO STUDENTS) |
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October 9 |
AT
in work settings Cleghorn, J. (2002). (Provided by instructor). |
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October 14 |
No class. Mid Term DUE |
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October 16 |
High Tech for persons with: Visual impairments Cognitive disabilities |
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October 21 |
WORKSHOP. Lab Experience # 2 High Tech for persons with: Visual impairments Cognitive disabilities |
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October 23 |
High
Tech for persons with: Hearing impairments Communication disorders |
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October 28 |
WORKSHOP. Lab Experience # 3 High Tech for persons with: Hearing impairments Communication
disorders |
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October 30 |
High
Tech for persons with: Dexterity and mobility
issues Aging issues Hand
in assignment 2. |
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November 4 |
WORKSHOP. Lab Experience # 4 High Tech for persons with: Dexterity and mobility
issues Aging issues |
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November 6 |
Universal
Design and AT. Learning what makes our traditional computer software
accessible. http://www.design.ncsu.edu:8120/cud/univ_design/princ_overview.htm Hand in
assignment 3. |
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November 11 |
WORKSHOP. Lab Experience # 5 Universal Design and AT A quick introduction to
build an accessible web page.
Hand in assignment 4. |
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November 13 |
WORKSHOP. Lab Experience # 5
Cont. Universal Design and AT
A quick introduction to build an accessible web page. |
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November 18 |
Research Day. Review of different search engines that could
be used to prepare my paper/presentation for class. |
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November 20 |
Obtaining
AT equipment and problems associated with AT abandonment (Turn in abstract for research paper) Riemer-Reiss et al. (2000) |
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November 25 – 27 |
THANKSGIVING BREAK |
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December 2 |
As
you become more expert: Evaluation and upgrades of assistive technologies ATA
11 & 12 Hand in assignment 5. |
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December 4 |
Funding
s for Assistive Technology |
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December 9 |
AT PRESENTATIONS ROUND 1 |
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December 11 |
AT PRESENTATIONS ROUND 2 ACE FORMS |
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December 16 - 18 |
FINAL PAPER DUE |