The Case Against Assistive Technology:

Don Johnson, a concerned educator, writes an important rebuttal, on his blog, to those who have a case against assistive technology. He argues that as an adult he uses assistive technology everyday. He uses the calendar alert on his cell phone to help him remember appointments and items at the grocery store. "This is his, and other adult's, assistive technology device of choice for the moderately absent-minded. Me", states Don. He uses the calculator to solve multiplication problems. All of these items are acceptable "assistive technologies" that are available for those who need them. However, some people believe that using technology is an unfair advantage.

Don suggests that just as adults have access to technology to help make their lives easier, students with disabilities should have the right to use technological assistance which will help them be able to function more efficiently academically.

I am shocked that this is an argument! Students with disabilities have an unfair advantage that is not their fault. Whatever technologies are available to assist them with their learning is needed and should be welcomed by all.

Please be sure to read Don Johnson's short but important article about this subject.
What are your thoughts?

http://donjohnston.blogspot.com/2009/02/case-against-assistive-technology_23.html