Adaptive and Assisstive Technology

Differences

One is an actual piece of equipment, that gives a person the

opportunity to experience something.

The other is a special version of the equipment, or special
type of software for the product.

Adaptive Technology

Books in Braille

Helps a student read a lesson for the day

Closed Captioning

Allows for everyone to follow along while watching a video
in class

Talking Calculators

Students can calculate math problems with little
problems and can help them stay on track in class.

Videotaped Social Skills

Can show students a better example of what a good
social skills may be.

Similarities

Help people surpass their limitations

Allows everyone to be at their best in school

Assisstive Technology

Busses

Helps students get to and from school, in case if they do not have a specific car to fit their need.

Headphones

Allows for students to hear a lesson for the day.

Wheelchairs

Help a student get around the school and the classroom.

Elevator

Helps students get form class to class if they are unable to go up and down stairs.

Definition: "refers to special versions
of already existing technologies or tools
that provide enhancements or different
ways of interacting with the technology."

Definition: "any item, piece of equipment, or product system. acquired commercially off the shelf, modified, or customized, that is used to increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities of a child with a disability."