Assistive Technology and Accommodations Flashcards

A student with a visual impairment requires printed materials in Braille. This is an example of which type of accommodation?

Answer: Presentation accommodation

Presentation accommodations change the format in which information is delivered to the student, such as providing Braille, large print, or audio versions of materials.

Which accommodation involves changing where a student completes an assessment rather than how it is presented or completed?

Answer: Separate testing room

A separate testing room is a setting accommodation that changes the environment in which the student completes the assessment, reducing distractions or providing space for other accommodations.

For a student with dyscalculia, which accommodation is most directly aligned with their specific disability-related need during math assessments?

Answer: Use of a number line or multiplication chart

Number lines and multiplication charts serve as memory aids that directly address the difficulty students with dyscalculia have with number sense and mathematical fact retrieval.

The term 'Universal Design for Learning' (UDL) refers to:

Answer: Proactively designing curriculum with multiple means of representation, action, and engagement for all learners

UDL is a framework for designing flexible curriculum from the start, providing multiple ways for students to access information, demonstrate knowledge, and engage with learning.

When selecting assistive technology for a student, the IEP team should FIRST consider:

Answer: The student's specific functional needs and how AT can address barriers to learning

AT selection must be individualized, starting with an assessment of the student's specific functional limitations and how AT can remove barriers to accessing the curriculum and demonstrating learning.

A student with a hearing impairment uses an FM system in the classroom. This device works by:

Answer: Transmitting the teacher's voice directly to the student's hearing aid or receiver, reducing background noise

An FM system transmits the teacher's voice via a microphone directly to a receiver worn by the student, significantly improving signal-to-noise ratio and speech clarity.