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#ATchat February 26, 2020

Technology for Students with Intellectual Disabilities

#ATchat February26, 2020Technology for Students with Intellectual Disabilities

Questions

Q1: Let’s talk access to technology. Do your students with ID have access to the technology they need? How can we ensure they have access to the technology which promotes independence? 8:05



Q2. Often times, students are assigned 1:1 paraprofessionals which can promote dependence. Instead, how can technology promote independence for elementary age students with intellectual disabilities? 8:14


Q3: Talk about curriculum to support S learning. Are you using existing curriculum materials or creating/customizing materials? Or both? How do you address accessibility? 8:22



Q4: What tools do you recommend as alternative ways for students to demonstrate their learning? 8:30



Q5: -What tools do you recommend when content needs to be cognitively rescaled?

8:38


Q6: Let’s talk transition. What are some strategies/tools you recommend to provide “life” accommodations as students transition into adulthood (work, post secondary school, community) 8:46