The landmark legislation moved children with special needs from segregated classrooms into regular classrooms. Special education changed with the passage of the 1975 Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and its 1997 amendments. ![]() A similar situation existed in the United States in the late 1960s and early 1970s. This contributes to widening gaps in learning and achievement among students and eventually to school drop outs. In addition, ignorance, lack of awareness, knowledge and trained Special Needs educators leads to students often not getting the necessary support. Most times, in countries like India, where the number of disabled are large, their problems are complex and resources are scarce. INTRODUCTION Across the world students with Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD) account for the highest percentage among those with disabilities in school. ![]() 21 Figure 14 : Flexibility is the key aspect. 17 Figure 11: Types of Assistive Technology devices. 16 Figure 10 : Remediation Vs Compensation. 15 Figure 8 : Venn Diagram representing eligibility for a 504 plan and an IEP. 13 Figure 7: Response to Intervention (RTI). Figure 6 :Benefits of Inclusion in a classroom. 9 Figure 5 : Pie Chart Representation of Disabilities. 8 Figure 4 : Infographics on Disability in the USA and India. 21 COST EFFECTIVE ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY: APPS. ![]() 18 DEFINITION OF ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY DEVICE. 8 Figure 4 : Info graphics on Disability in the USA and India. In my project, I look at assistive technology for children with SLD, and seek answers to these questions: Is all technology assistive? Can cost-effective Assistive Technology (AT) and Universal Design in Learning (UDL) provide better solutions for learning in inclusive classrooms across the world? 0 In India, a lack of both awareness and trained Special Needs educators leads to students often not getting the necessary support. Institutional Affiliations DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL BANGALORE NORTH, BANGALORE, INDIA UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, COLLEGE PARK, USAĬhildren with Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD) account for the highest percentage among those with disabilities in schools. FULBRIGHT DISTINGUISHED AWARDS IN TEACHING PROGRAM 2013ĬOST EFFECTIVE ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY FOR INDIA’S LEARNING DISABILITY NEEDS IN SCHOOLS.
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