Lgrigley's Reading Magnifier for visually impaired

Reading Magnifier or MagniScreen - standing magnifier is a free standing magnifier with a weighted base and fully adjustable lens. Stretch arm can be positioned for any situation. Magnification up to 6 xs! 12.25" x 7". Easily assembled

If our focus is to improve the lives of people who are blind or low-vision individuals is through adaptive technology. My mother is able to read her papers with the help of this desktop magnifier. She enjoys sitting on the sofa, turning the pages, and feeling a sense of "freedom" to being able to read without having to feel encumbered. It is much less trouble than using a hand-held magnifier.Great hands free stand magnifier makes reading and doing things easier. Low Vision Aids help the visually impaired enjoy a more independent lifestyle.

Device (1) Demonstration by Lou Alonso

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Low-Tech Assistive Technology Device: Memory Telephone

For most people, a simple task such as dialing digits to call others or answering the phone is easy, for others, however, it is a formidable enterprise. Communication is vital, and to be able to make a phone call in cases of emergencies is very important, most especially to those individuals who find it difficult to use regular telephones, hence, the memory telephones. Memory telephones are designed to aid individuals with disabilities to making interactions via tele-communication a more convenient experience. Its features include auto-dialing, enlarged buttons with images, alert light for incoming call and other features that are also found in regular telephones, such as redial and volume control. The memory telephones are most suitable to individuals with visual and hearing impairments, short-term memory, and motor disabilities.

PowerPoint Presentation

http://www.authorstream.com/Presentation/agent.palm-157172-memory-telephone-assistive-technology-low-tech-ed-446-technoloy-presentation-education-ppt-powerpoint/

Philip Almonte's Assistive Technology Blog

http://palmsped.blogspot.com/

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I am a teacher represents the finality of what is claimed when confronted with the question who are you? The information I intend to discuss and share with you is important because it involves issues that relates to my work as a teacher, and a life long learner seeking to be a “high performing teacher”. The teaching profession has changed with the new technologies, but it faces the same challenges in terms of social, political, economic, and philosophical challenges. My graduate studies with Walden University have shaped my views on teaching, and learning. From the beginning of the program, I have interacted with students, and instructors that I know value making positive contributions to the field of education technology.
I have learned through the opportunity of sharing experiences with graduate students and my instructors that we have a common bond of becoming a “high performing teacher”, being a life long learner, and professional through the search for knowledge. Most importantly, that as educators we have a great responsibility to develop self direction, leadership, and moral ethical values, of the students we teach. Technology will complement the field of education, and because of the rapid development, we will be required to adapt technology changes along the way into the future.
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Presentation #2: Multiple Disabilities

Hi everyone! Here is the link for my presentation #2. Enjoy!

http://www.slideshare.net/rowenap/multiple-disabilities1-presentation

Presentation #2 Question

Here's my question for my Presentation #2 - Multiple Disabilities:

How effective is GPSS in addressing transitions of students with multiple disabilities into the community after high school?