Assessment #1: Assistive Technology

Assessment #1: Assistive Technology


I thought that the video was very interesting. Technology is really on the rise specially for the students. It was remarkable how young students are using computers and other assistive technology tools for the disabled doing their homework and daily lessons. In addition, I thought the teachers were very helpful as well. They seemed very willing assisting the students. Assistive technology is really helpful for disabled students because it enables them to accomplish their dreams and help fulfill daily school task. In addition, it helps them prepare for college.
One of the moments in the video that stand out for me is the instruments. It’s amazing how an instrument can be changed or altered in order to accommodate the students with disability. I thought it was very inspiring watching the two people in the video playing instruments regardless of their disability. Playing a piano with one hand is very difficult but with the help of an assistive technology tool, the person was able to play the piano with metal fingers. Another person with a disability was able to play a horn with the help of a joystick. I thought that was really amazing and inspiring.
Although some of the technologies shown on the video are very helpful for students with disability, not all school has it, perhaps because of the cost. Therefore, those students are not given the opportunity to explore and use such technology. I think it is a good investment for school because they not only help disabled students do work in class, but it can also inspire them to accomplish something like the student in the video playing the horn. It’ll allow them to experience what a normal student would. Overall, the video was really interesting because I never knew of such tools. I am more aware now that these assistive technology tools actually exist.