Assistive Technology

Gain a basic understanding of assistive technology

Core readings

1. How people with disabilities use the web (Tools and Technologies)
   WC3 resource that includes adaptive and assistive technology descriptions for web use
2. What are some types of assistive devices and how are they used?
   A brief list of of assistive device categories. Additionally, review some assistive technologies videos from PBS's Move to Include collection. 
3. Papadopoulos K., Koustriava E., Isaraj L. (2024). Assistive Technology for Higher Education Students with Disabilities: A Qualitative Research. Digital.
   This qualitative investigation identifies the assistive technology recognized by students with disabilities and to determine the assistive technology (software apps and devices) they require both at university and at home.

Reference materials

• WHO Global Report on Assistive Technology (2022)
  Global report containing extensive data on access to assistive technologies around the world
• Potnis, D. & Mallary, K. (2021) Analyzing Service Divide in Academic Libraries for Better Serving Disabled Patrons Using Assistive Technologies (CRL)
  Provides a cross-library analysis of how assistive technologies are offered and actually used by patrons. Provides recommendations for bridging service gaps.
• Kaluri, R., Mahmud, M., Gadekallu, T. (2024). Applied Assistive Technologies and Informatics for Students with Disabilities (Book)
  Assists students with learning disabilities with the help of modern assistive technologies and informatics and helps teachers and parents assist students in overcoming their learning disabilities and competing with their peers.