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ICATER in the News

Universal Design for Learning Benefits All Students

Educators from across the University
gathered recently to learn about universal
design for learning, a method of
teaching and presenting materials that is
accessible to students with disabilities.

ICATER's assistive technology exhibit at UI State Fair booth

The Iowa Center for Assistive Technology Education and Research (ICATER) in the UI College of Education will host the assistive technology exhibit. Fairgoers will see demonstrations of some of the cutting-edge technology being used in educational settings to help students with disabilities access educational opportunities. Visitors will experience what it is like to use a head controlled mouse and see demonstrations of speech recognition software.

UI experts offer back-to-school expertise in media tip sheet

Several University of Iowa experts in the College of Education are available to discuss everything from how to deal with bullying in schools to helping students prepare for test-taking in this back-to-school media tip sheet.

UI receives grant to increase accessibility for disabled college students

The UI College of Education's Iowa Center for Assistive Technology Education and Research received a one-year, $117,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Education to develop technology that will make higher education more accessible for people with a variety of disabilities.

First Assistive Technology Institute Benefits Teachers, Students across Iowa

Students with disabilities in Iowa—and those
who help them learn—benefited from an educational opportunity to discover the latest technological advancements available.

Iowa City Press Citizen

UI Research gets $117,093 Grant

Rep. Dave Loebsack D-Iowa announced that the department of Education awarded the University of Iowa a grant totaling $117,093. This funding will go to the Iowa Center for Assistive Technology Education and Research which aims to improve the university experience for students with disablities.

James Stachowiak, ICATER Coordinator

John Achrazoglou, Director of Technology

have written an article which has been published in the August/September 2008 issue Closing the Gap.

First day of the Iowa State Fair 08 the Iowa Center for Assistive Technology Education and Research will show how people with disabilities can partake in everyday activities in both academic and non academic environments.

Remarkable Research: Measuring the Assistive Technology Needs of Iowans with Disabilities

The UI Office of the Vice President for
Research awarded over $30,000 to Noel Estrada-Hernández and Jim Stachowiak to conduct a statewide assistive technology needs assessment.

Mason Makes First College of Education Visit

In this year’s visit, Mason discovered
some of the exceptional resources students
have access to, including the Curriculum
Resources Laboratory, assistive technology, ePortfolio, and the Educational
Placement Office.

New center assists students with special needs

A student you know wants to attend The University of Iowa but wonders how her learning disability will affect her ability to succeed. A teacher in your
school needs to adjust his lessons for a student who is visually impaired. The new Iowa Center for Assistive Technology Education and Research
(ICATER) can help.

College’s Technologies and Student Teacher Big Hit on Capitol Hill

A handful of College faculty, staff, and students who provided Iowa’s legislators with the opportunity to discuss innovations and Teacher Education.

ICATER—First Assistive Technology Center to Offer Education and Research

ICATER is helping more than just students succeed. Through training, education,

and research, ICATER also assists educators, parents, and education professionals

in achieving full access and participation in their communities.

ICATER Aims to Help UI, Community with Assistive Technology

“Many teachers encounter situations in class where assistive technology may be helpful, but they don’t know where to begin,” said James Stachowiak, ICATER’s coordinator. “So it’s important that future teachers and counselors know how the technologies work and are able to identify students who may benefit from their use.” ICATER's goal is to train all Teacher Education students in assistive technologies.