Tech and Students with Multiple Disabilities

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Description

Technology is used throughout our lives and this is no different for students with multiple disabilities. The technology used can include iPad Apps, adapted toys and electronics, and the forms of communication. This presentation will help participants assess which technology is appropriate and will present lessons that will help to incorporate the technology.

Learning Objectives:

Participants will be able to name a variety of technology that is available to aid in determining what may be appropriate for their student.
Participants will be provided with ideas on ways to incorporate the appropriate technology into their lesson plans and activities for their student, including assessments.

This session is presented by Tara Hill and Amber Hodges.

Contributors

Tara Hill

Tara Hill graduated from the University of Arizona (UofA) with her undergraduate degree in May 2011. She went back to complete the VI program at the UofA, graduating in December 2013. She began working at the Foundation for Blind Children (FBC) in January 2014. She has taught both Elementary Ed. (K‐4) and Preschool (PK) students and is currently teaching in a PK classroom. Since she started 7 years ago, she’s worked with students that have multiple disabilities, including students with a dual sensory loss.
Amber Hodges

Amber Hodges graduated from the University of Arizona with a Bachelor's in Special Education and rehabilitation and Master's in Teachers of students with Visual Impairments and Severe and Profound Disabilities. She worked at the Arizona State School for the Deaf and Blind where she began her teaching career with students who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing with multiple disabilities in a life skills classroom. She then moved to Phoenix and began teaching at Foundation for Blind children specializing in students with a dual sensory loss (deafblind).