This new text is for courses in Assistive Technology and Technology in Special Education. Organized around the theme of universal design, this core or supplementary text discusses the knowledge and skills educators need to know in order to determine the appropriate use of technology and services to meet the needs of individuals with disabilities. The book is also designed so that it can provide individuals with a useful background in the application of Assistive Technology in various types of settings. Based on the most current research in the growing field as well as the latest laws and regulations, this text explores Assistive Technology not only in the school setting but also in the home, community, work place and independent living.

Chapter 1 Assistive Technology: An Introduction and Overview
Chapter 2 Evaluating Assistive Technology for Classroom Use
Chapter 3 Assistive Technology for the Young Child
Chapter 4 Assistive Technology for Students with High Incidence Disabilities in the Educational Environment
Chapter 5 Assistive Technology for Positioning and Mobility for Students with Physical Disabilities
Chapter 6 Asstistive Technology for Communication
Chapter 7 Assistive Technology for Sensory Impairments
Chapter 8 Assistive Technology for Transition to the Adult World
Chapter 9 Assitive Technology for Distance Learning
Chapter 10 Assistive Technology and Ethical Standards of Practice