Communication and Information Technology (ICT) has already emerged in all aspects of life and supports many jobs and tasks in General Education but also contributes a lot to Special Education. The existing technological advances have changed the life style and life expectations of many disadvantaged people all over the world. Enhancements on electronic devices and the development of Assistive Technology (AT) contribute to the quality of life of the differently abled people, especially in areas like:
• Education
• Communication
• Mobility and accessibility
• Vocational training
• Work placement and support at work
• Entertainment
• Social integration
• Independence and personal development.
Assistive Technology (AT) proved to be a valuable tool for the differently abled and there are numerous cases of them who succeeded in life only because they have taken advantage of the tremendous potentials of AT. Their success became a reality because their educators, carers, support groups, parents and close relatives received advance trainings on how to take advantage of AT applications.
Program Content:
The present training program has been specially designed to provide a thorough knowledge on the impact of AT in people with disabilities and it addresses its contribution to differently abled children and adults with Dyslexia, Autism, Down Syndrome, ADD or ADHD, with Intellectual Challenges, with Severe Learning Difficulties, with Motor Control Problems, children who are Slow Learners or are Communicatively impaired, people who are hearing or visually impaired and generally people who need a different approach and tools to support them.
The program provides many opportunities with lots of practical examples and case studies rather than been theoretical and will cover a big series of issues and topics with emphasis on the implementation, the use and contribution of AT.
The trainees will realize that there is strong justification for the use of AT, learn of terms and definitions, work with special devices and special software (demonstration and hands on experiences), acquire skills of basic assessment procedures and tools and will become able to integrate AT into the Individual Educational Plan (IEP) of the student/child.
How to register:
Contact Details:
Dr. Qasem Newashi
Programme Coordinator, SUSTAINABLE RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT Center
Tel: +962 782768400
Fax: +962 6 5000362
Email: qasem@srd.edu.jo
Address: 36 Queen Rania Street, PO Box 1721, Amman 11941, Jordan
