TED 503 Assistive Tech:Spec Needs Stdt

This course is an introduction and study of assistive technology regarding device/support characteristics, environmental issues and needs, and strategies for integration. Students will have an opportunity to focus on web-information access and evaluation; fundamental principles of feature-matching; and demonstration and hands-on process activities, regarding language, communication, sensory, and motor issues. The course focus will be the development of integrative techniques and strategies, which can be functional in both educational and work environments, for support and adaptation for individuals with physical, educational and language challenges. 25 hours embedded field experience. (3 credits) Spring (Occasionally Fall, Summer)