Share Paper: DIGITIZING INCLUSION: Using Assistive Technology to provide powerful solutions for successful inclusive education

1. Bennett Nworie, Azusa Pacific University, United States

Abstract: The federal legislation that governs special education, called the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), mandates that students with disabilities be educated through inclusion in the general education curriculum and activities. Effective inclusion which has several components to it benefits both special and regular education students. One essential component for an effective inclusive education which is often overlooked is Assistive Technology (AT). This paper uses a case example to show how utilizing the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL), special education teachers can successfully implement AT solutions for students requiring: Auditory processing supports; Fine motor and writing supports; and ...