Assistive technologies that exist today have changed the way that students with special needs are taught. In the first video, various devices are shown that help students participate in their classes. Susanne uses voice recognition to write her college essays, and she uses her wheelchair to get around campus on her own. Also, the voice recognition on her cell phone provides her with a way to get help if she needs it. Vishal is not able to use his fingers to type out things on a computer, so he uses an on screen keyboard to type.
There are a lot of other ways that technology has helped students communicate and learn. Some technology is used as a device that allows the student to get across basic words and communication, while other students can communicate fine, but need the help of technology to do individual work without the help of others. Also, some use technology to pursue their passions in non-academic things, such as creating music with the use of a joystick.
For some students, technology is what takes them from the isolation to interaction, such as in the case of Josh. He was unable to communicate what he wanted to say to others, which caused frustration. With the use of the super talker and bookworm, he was able to start communicating with everyone. He learned more words and gained the confidence so that he would be able to communicate more easily and more often with others.
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