Annotated Webliography
Unit 1: Neurodiversity & IDEA
Center for Parent Information and Resources. (n.d.) Featured Resource. Retrieved from http://www.parentcenterhub.org/
This site provides links to different types of resources for parents who have children with disabilities. Links to topics such as behavior, advocacy, and technology provide information to those in search of help.
Lee, A. (2014) How IDEA Protects You and Your Child. Retrieved from https://www.understood.org/en/school-learning/your-childs-
rights/basics-about-childs-rights/how-idea-protects-you-and-your-child
This article informs the reader of all the basics pertaining to IDEA law. The author provides the purpose of the law, who falls under the law, and what parents can do to help their child.
Meador, D. (n.d.) An Overview of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Retrieved from
http://teaching.about.com/od/law/a/Individuals-With-Disabilities-Education-Act.htm
As its name implies, this is an article that describes the specifics of IDEA. It focuses on what the schools are required to provide for students that fall under the act, such as IEPs.
National Resource Center on AD/HD. (n.d.) IDEA (The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act). Retrieved from
http://www.help4adhd.org/en/education/rights/idea
Like the others, describes who is eligible under law, but also discusses what parents are responsible for. Some examples are to stay informed and to speak with the teacher as often as possible.
Understanding Special Education. (2009). Special Education Law: The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Retrieved from
http://www.understandingspecialeducation.com/special-education-law.html
This site focuses on who is eligible under the IDEA law. It also provides information on parts of the law such as the Stay Put Rights and 10 Day Rule to protect those with disabilities.
U.S. Department of Education. (nd.). Building the Legacy: IDEA 2004. Retrieved from http://idea.ed.gov/
This site provides all the information for IDEA including the history of the act as well as any resources one would need to either learn about the act or any of the services it provides.
Unit 2: Assistive Technology
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. (n.d.) Retrieved from http://www.asha.org/
This site is has links to publications on hearing impairment, research being conducted and events in your area.
Apps for Children with Special Needs. (n.d.) Retrieved from http://a4cwsn.com/
A great resource for finding apps for use by children of all ages and disabilities. Gives demonstrations on how to use the app for parents and teachers alike.
Hearing Loss Association of America. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://hearingloss.org/
A great website with links to different articles and research on hearing loss. Has an online community to help answer questions on hearing impairment.
KidsHealth. (n.d.) Hearing Impairment. Retrieved from http://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/sight/hearing_impairment.html
A website designed for teens to let them know about hearing impairments. The site also provides links related topics such as hearing aids.
Fenell, Z. (n.d.). Hearing Impairments. Retrieved from http://www.specialeducationguide.com/disability-profiles/hearing-impairments/
This site gives an overview of hearing impairments while also describing common traits and educational challenges for these students. It also has tips for both teachers and parents.
National Association of Special Education Teachers. (n.d.). Hearing Impairments. Retrieved from
https://www.naset.org/hearingimpairments2.0.html
A site created by NASET in order to give those who are interested an overview of hearing impairments. There are links to different assistive technology, organizations and frequently asked questions among others.
National Association of the Deaf. (n.d.) Retrieved from http://nad.org/
This site provides links to resources on the technology available to those who are hearing impaired, the newest legislature, and other topics of interest.
Understood for Learning and Attention Issues. (n.d.) Assistive Technology Basics. Retrieved from https://www.understood.org/en/school-
learning/assistive-technology/assistive-technologies-basics
This site is a hub of information and resources for those needing help with assistive technology for children with disabilities. Helps parents understand more about their child and teaches them how to best help them as well.
Unit 3: AT Team
Bugaj, C. & Norton-Darr, S. (2010). The Practical (and Fun) Guide to Assistive Technology in Public Schools. Retrieved from
http://www.iste.org/docs/excerpts/CHEWAT-excerpt.pdf
This is an excerpt from a novel the authors wrote to help schools with the assistive technology needs. In this chapter, they discuss how to best set up an AT team and the importance this entails.
DeCoste, D., Reed, P. & Kaplan, M. (2005). Assistive Technology Teams: Many Ways to Do It Well. Retrieved from
http://www.natenetwork.org/manuals-forms/team-document.pdf
This paper describes the benefits of having an AT team in your district while providing methods of developing a successful team. The authors also describe some of the challenges facing the teams as they look to incorporate strategies to help their students.
Edyburn, D. (2007). Assistive Technology Team Tools. Retrieved from https://pantherfile.uwm.edu/edyburn/www/SETP9.2pp16-20.pdf
An article that helps with the roles of the individual member of an AT team. Discusses items such as the scheduling needs and the importance of sharing resources among the team members.
National Assistive Technology Research Institute. (n.d.) Retrieved from http://natri.uky.edu/index.html
Operated by the University of Kentucky, the NATRI site provides resources to help implement more assistive technology in the schools. The information is for parents, teachers and administrators in order to properly set up what is needed in the classroom for the students.
Pennsylvania Department of Education. (n.d.) Assistive Technology in the IEP: A Guide for IEP Teams. Retrieved from
http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=14&cad=rja&uact
=8&ved=0CC8QFjADOAo&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pattan.net%2Fpresentation%2F
download%2Findex.php%3Fpresentation_id%3D719%26download_id%3D2243%26file
_name%3DAssistive%2520Technology%2520in%2520the%2520IEP%3A%2520A%252
0Guide%2520for%2520IEP%2520Teams%26content_type%3Dpdf&ei=JJs-Vd-
vFYi6yQT6uYH4Cw&usg=AFQjCNEV51tsG9TK6HQFRhqZSNbtHy_NCg
A PDF created by the Pennsylvania DOE to demonstrate the responsibilities of an AT team in schools. Also helps with who should do what after the decision to implement tech to help the student who needs it.
The Iris Center. (n.d.) Page 5: Implementing Assistive Technology. Retrieved from
http://iris.peabody.vanderbilt.edu/module/at/cresource/what-are-the-schools-responsibilities-regarding-assistive-technology/at_05/
This is just one of the parts to a larger resource on implementing assistive technology. This portion discusses the roles of the AT team in implementing what is needed for the disabled student.
Unit 4: The Classroom
Education World. (n.d.) Assistive Technology in the Classroom: Helping Challenged Kids Get the Most from Learning. Retrieved from
http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/tech/tech086.shtml
A helpful site that describes what assistive technology is to those who do not know. Helps in describing the need for the tech and links to resources in finding what tech is needed for different situations.
Hayes, H. (2013). How to Help Teachers Integrate Assistive Technology in the Classroom. Retrieved form
http://www.edtechmagazine.com/k12/article/2013/04/how-help-teachers-integrate-assistive-technology-classroom
This article gives some guidelines for teachers to easily implement tech in their classrooms. Fostering peer to peer learning and letting the students experiment with the tech themselves are mentioned as good strategies.
Nielson, L. (2011). 25 Incredible Assistive Technologies. Retrieved from http://theinnovativeeducator.blogspot.com/2011/09/25-incredible-
assistive- technologies.html
An entry in an online blog by an educator that describes 25 useful assistive technologies. Gives a description of each and provides links to articles with more information of the tools.
Special Education Technology British Columbia. (2007). Making It Work: Effective Implementation of Assistive Technology. Retrieved from http://www.edtechmagazine.com/k12/article/2013/04/how-help-teachers-integrate-assistive-technology-classroom
This site offers a guide to implementing assistive technology for students with disabilities. It also provides a step by step process in order to utilize different technologies, including resources for vision impairments and autism.
TeachThought Staff. (2013). 8 Helpful Assistive Technology Tools for Your Classroom. Retrieved fr0m
http://www.teachthought.com/technology/8-helpful-assistive-technology-tools-for-your-classroom/
As its name implies, provides information on 8 easy to use assistive technologies such as screen readers and video magnifiers.
Center for Parent Information and Resources. (n.d.) Featured Resource. Retrieved from http://www.parentcenterhub.org/
This site provides links to different types of resources for parents who have children with disabilities. Links to topics such as behavior, advocacy, and technology provide information to those in search of help.
Lee, A. (2014) How IDEA Protects You and Your Child. Retrieved from https://www.understood.org/en/school-learning/your-childs-
rights/basics-about-childs-rights/how-idea-protects-you-and-your-child
This article informs the reader of all the basics pertaining to IDEA law. The author provides the purpose of the law, who falls under the law, and what parents can do to help their child.
Meador, D. (n.d.) An Overview of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Retrieved from
http://teaching.about.com/od/law/a/Individuals-With-Disabilities-Education-Act.htm
As its name implies, this is an article that describes the specifics of IDEA. It focuses on what the schools are required to provide for students that fall under the act, such as IEPs.
National Resource Center on AD/HD. (n.d.) IDEA (The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act). Retrieved from
http://www.help4adhd.org/en/education/rights/idea
Like the others, describes who is eligible under law, but also discusses what parents are responsible for. Some examples are to stay informed and to speak with the teacher as often as possible.
Understanding Special Education. (2009). Special Education Law: The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Retrieved from
http://www.understandingspecialeducation.com/special-education-law.html
This site focuses on who is eligible under the IDEA law. It also provides information on parts of the law such as the Stay Put Rights and 10 Day Rule to protect those with disabilities.
U.S. Department of Education. (nd.). Building the Legacy: IDEA 2004. Retrieved from http://idea.ed.gov/
This site provides all the information for IDEA including the history of the act as well as any resources one would need to either learn about the act or any of the services it provides.
Unit 2: Assistive Technology
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. (n.d.) Retrieved from http://www.asha.org/
This site is has links to publications on hearing impairment, research being conducted and events in your area.
Apps for Children with Special Needs. (n.d.) Retrieved from http://a4cwsn.com/
A great resource for finding apps for use by children of all ages and disabilities. Gives demonstrations on how to use the app for parents and teachers alike.
Hearing Loss Association of America. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://hearingloss.org/
A great website with links to different articles and research on hearing loss. Has an online community to help answer questions on hearing impairment.
KidsHealth. (n.d.) Hearing Impairment. Retrieved from http://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/sight/hearing_impairment.html
A website designed for teens to let them know about hearing impairments. The site also provides links related topics such as hearing aids.
Fenell, Z. (n.d.). Hearing Impairments. Retrieved from http://www.specialeducationguide.com/disability-profiles/hearing-impairments/
This site gives an overview of hearing impairments while also describing common traits and educational challenges for these students. It also has tips for both teachers and parents.
National Association of Special Education Teachers. (n.d.). Hearing Impairments. Retrieved from
https://www.naset.org/hearingimpairments2.0.html
A site created by NASET in order to give those who are interested an overview of hearing impairments. There are links to different assistive technology, organizations and frequently asked questions among others.
National Association of the Deaf. (n.d.) Retrieved from http://nad.org/
This site provides links to resources on the technology available to those who are hearing impaired, the newest legislature, and other topics of interest.
Understood for Learning and Attention Issues. (n.d.) Assistive Technology Basics. Retrieved from https://www.understood.org/en/school-
learning/assistive-technology/assistive-technologies-basics
This site is a hub of information and resources for those needing help with assistive technology for children with disabilities. Helps parents understand more about their child and teaches them how to best help them as well.
Unit 3: AT Team
Bugaj, C. & Norton-Darr, S. (2010). The Practical (and Fun) Guide to Assistive Technology in Public Schools. Retrieved from
http://www.iste.org/docs/excerpts/CHEWAT-excerpt.pdf
This is an excerpt from a novel the authors wrote to help schools with the assistive technology needs. In this chapter, they discuss how to best set up an AT team and the importance this entails.
DeCoste, D., Reed, P. & Kaplan, M. (2005). Assistive Technology Teams: Many Ways to Do It Well. Retrieved from
http://www.natenetwork.org/manuals-forms/team-document.pdf
This paper describes the benefits of having an AT team in your district while providing methods of developing a successful team. The authors also describe some of the challenges facing the teams as they look to incorporate strategies to help their students.
Edyburn, D. (2007). Assistive Technology Team Tools. Retrieved from https://pantherfile.uwm.edu/edyburn/www/SETP9.2pp16-20.pdf
An article that helps with the roles of the individual member of an AT team. Discusses items such as the scheduling needs and the importance of sharing resources among the team members.
National Assistive Technology Research Institute. (n.d.) Retrieved from http://natri.uky.edu/index.html
Operated by the University of Kentucky, the NATRI site provides resources to help implement more assistive technology in the schools. The information is for parents, teachers and administrators in order to properly set up what is needed in the classroom for the students.
Pennsylvania Department of Education. (n.d.) Assistive Technology in the IEP: A Guide for IEP Teams. Retrieved from
http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=14&cad=rja&uact
=8&ved=0CC8QFjADOAo&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pattan.net%2Fpresentation%2F
download%2Findex.php%3Fpresentation_id%3D719%26download_id%3D2243%26file
_name%3DAssistive%2520Technology%2520in%2520the%2520IEP%3A%2520A%252
0Guide%2520for%2520IEP%2520Teams%26content_type%3Dpdf&ei=JJs-Vd-
vFYi6yQT6uYH4Cw&usg=AFQjCNEV51tsG9TK6HQFRhqZSNbtHy_NCg
A PDF created by the Pennsylvania DOE to demonstrate the responsibilities of an AT team in schools. Also helps with who should do what after the decision to implement tech to help the student who needs it.
The Iris Center. (n.d.) Page 5: Implementing Assistive Technology. Retrieved from
http://iris.peabody.vanderbilt.edu/module/at/cresource/what-are-the-schools-responsibilities-regarding-assistive-technology/at_05/
This is just one of the parts to a larger resource on implementing assistive technology. This portion discusses the roles of the AT team in implementing what is needed for the disabled student.
Unit 4: The Classroom
Education World. (n.d.) Assistive Technology in the Classroom: Helping Challenged Kids Get the Most from Learning. Retrieved from
http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/tech/tech086.shtml
A helpful site that describes what assistive technology is to those who do not know. Helps in describing the need for the tech and links to resources in finding what tech is needed for different situations.
Hayes, H. (2013). How to Help Teachers Integrate Assistive Technology in the Classroom. Retrieved form
http://www.edtechmagazine.com/k12/article/2013/04/how-help-teachers-integrate-assistive-technology-classroom
This article gives some guidelines for teachers to easily implement tech in their classrooms. Fostering peer to peer learning and letting the students experiment with the tech themselves are mentioned as good strategies.
Nielson, L. (2011). 25 Incredible Assistive Technologies. Retrieved from http://theinnovativeeducator.blogspot.com/2011/09/25-incredible-
assistive- technologies.html
An entry in an online blog by an educator that describes 25 useful assistive technologies. Gives a description of each and provides links to articles with more information of the tools.
Special Education Technology British Columbia. (2007). Making It Work: Effective Implementation of Assistive Technology. Retrieved from http://www.edtechmagazine.com/k12/article/2013/04/how-help-teachers-integrate-assistive-technology-classroom
This site offers a guide to implementing assistive technology for students with disabilities. It also provides a step by step process in order to utilize different technologies, including resources for vision impairments and autism.
TeachThought Staff. (2013). 8 Helpful Assistive Technology Tools for Your Classroom. Retrieved fr0m
http://www.teachthought.com/technology/8-helpful-assistive-technology-tools-for-your-classroom/
As its name implies, provides information on 8 easy to use assistive technologies such as screen readers and video magnifiers.