I have an assignment in my General study and disability class.
I have uploaded the instructions of the assignemnt, you need to choose one case and apply the instructions on them (Gregoire or Lana).
1. Gregoire's Story
What are some suggestions that for Gregoire and his professors in improving his access to instruction? What types of assistive technology would be helpful? How would you teach Gregoire to advocate for himself in acquiring the support he needs to be successful?
2. Lana's Story
What are some suggestions that for Lana and her professors in improving her access to instruction? What types of assistive technology would be helpful? How would you teach Lana to advocate for herself in acquiring the support she needs to be successful?
Assistive Technology RESPONSE
Purpose: Students will define assistive technology and apply concepts to a case study.
Directions:
Part 1:
1. Attend GS 420 Lecture/Presentation on Assistive Technology (AT)
2. Choose one of the case studies that follow these directions (in packet or on blackboard). Attach the case study to your summary.
3. Design a set of assistive technology supports to meet the person's needs.
4. Write a one-two page response that answers the questions asked on the case study page (typed, double-spaced) and submit prior to, or on, the due date.
Required content in the response:
1.The definition of Assistive Technology is to be included in the response (including the reference source).
2.Answer the questions at the bottom of the page of each case study.
3. Include related GS 420 class information and examples
in your response.
Part two:
1. Access the website: https://www.calstate.edu/accessibility/resources/videos.shtml
2. Watch the video and/or read the transcript of the case study that you used for Part 1. (While watching the video, click on the "CC" for closed-captioning)
3. Watch the faculty video response and/or read the transcript.
4. Note the student's suggestions listed.
5. Write up a response that addresses the following questions:
What new information did you learn about the student?
What were the suggestions stated by the student?
How did your suggestions compare to those of the student?
What were some of the responses of the faculty members?
What did you learn from this activity?