Assistive Technology and College

Assistive technology can serve as a reasonable accommodation for students with disabilities in college. With more than 9.3% of students in college with some sort of disability, assistive technology is needed in the classroom during classes and testing situations. 

• The assistive technology must be easy to use and easy to customize
• The tool must be age appropriate
• The assistive technology selected must be the student's own choice. 
• The technology tool must carefully match the specific task that needs to be accomplished and the environment in which it will take place.
• The assistive technology tool must be installed in a place that the student can access easily. 
• Training and ongoing technical support must be provided to students and staff. 

Enabling college with these several accommodations will make a world of difference to them. They should be able to receive the same education like everyone else. 

References

Dell, A., Newton, D. and Petroff, J. (2012). Assistive technology in the classroom. Boston: Pearson.