Postsecondary Disability Services

Assistive Technology    SPED 676

 

W. E. Hitchings                          Room 208 Ambrose

Hours: Appointment          

Telephone: 563-333-6113 (W)    563-459-0369 (H)

E-mail: HitchingsWilliamE@sau.edu         

 

Required Text

Galvin, J. C. & Scherer, M. J. (1996). Evaluating, selecting and using appropriate assistive technology. Gaithersberg, MD: Aspen Publication

 

Other Resources

       Cornucopia of Disability Information       

   

Course Objectives

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to meet or exceed the objectives developed for this course.  The objectives will be the basis for evaluation.

Course Requirements (Under Construction)

                    

 

Grades

Following each assignment, students will receive a grade summary to that point in the course.  Grades will be determined by total points on the following scale:

 A  (90%+)           B+ (89-88%)   

 B (87-80%)            C+ (79-78%)       

 C (77-70%)         F (Below 70)

Please note: There is no "extra credit" accepted in this course.  If you are having difficulty with any aspect of the course, arrange an appointment with me as soon as you suspect difficulty.

 

Miscellaneous

1. All students are subject to the academic requirements and policies as written in the St. Ambrose University catalog under Academic Information.

2. If you have a disability or suspect that you have one, please contact Ann Austin, DSS coordinator at 333-6275.  Reasonable accommodations will be made after verification is received.

 

Calendar (To be updated)

June 11 Outcomes; Legislation & Polices Text: 1 and 14
12 Funding Text: 15

13 -14

Communication Devices Text: 5
     
18 -19 Devices for Sensory Disabilities Text: 6 and 7
20-21 Computer Access and Interactive Technology Text: 11 and 12
     
25 Other uses Text
26 Project/ Exam