Examining High-Tech Assistive Technology Use of Students With Visual Impairments

IF 1 4区医学 Q4 REHABILITATION

Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness Pub Date : 2022-07-01 DOI:10.1177/0145482X221120265

Michael Tuttle, E. Carter

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Abstract

Introduction: “High-tech” assistive technology (AT) plays a critical role in the lives and educational experiences of students with visual impairments (i.e. those who are blind or have low vision). However, little is known about how these students actually use AT within their educational programs. Methods: A survey examining AT use and services among 51 students with visual impairments addressed their personal characteristics, device characteristics, device usage, AT assessment, and AT instruction. In addition, 12 teachers provided perspectives on their district's AT services and policies. Results: Students primarily used commercially available AT to access print. Some variations in use were found between elementary and secondary students. Instruction of devices was highly aligned with students’ device use. Discussion: High-tech AT can meet diverse needs among students with visual impairments. Individualization of AT selection and services remains essential. Implications for Practitioners: Educators should consider AT for a broad range of student needs, promote device use at home, reflect on their instruction, and pursue professional development in this area.

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检视视障学生使用高科技辅助科技的情况

导读:“高科技”辅助技术(AT)在视力障碍学生(即失明或视力低下的学生)的生活和教育经历中起着至关重要的作用。然而，很少有人知道这些学生是如何在他们的教育计划中实际使用AT的。方法:对51名视障学生的AT使用和服务情况进行调查，分析其个人特征、设备特征、设备使用情况、AT评估和AT教学。此外，12位老师就他们地区的辅助教学服务和政策发表了看法。结果:学生主要使用市售AT获取印刷品。小学生和中学生在使用上存在一些差异。设备的教学与学生的设备使用高度一致。讨论:高科技AT可以满足视障学生的多样化需求。个性化的AT选择和服务仍然是必不可少的。对从业人员的启示:教育工作者应该考虑广泛的学生需求，促进在家使用设备，反思他们的教学，并在这一领域追求专业发展。

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Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness REHABILITATION-

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1.30

自引率

18.20%

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期刊介绍： The Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness is the essential professional resource for information about visual impairment (that is, blindness or low vision). The international peer-reviewed journal of record in the field, it delivers current research and best practice information, commentary from authoritative experts on critical topics, News From the Field, and a calendar of important events. Practitioners and researchers, policymakers and administrators, counselors and advocates rely on JVIB for its delivery of cutting-edge research and the most up-to-date practices in the field of visual impairment and blindness. Available in print and online 24/7, JVIB offers immediate access to information from the leading researchers, teachers of students with visual impairments (often referred to as TVIs), orientation and mobility (O&M) practitioners, vision rehabilitation therapists (often referred to as VRTs), early interventionists, and low vision therapists (often referred to as LVTs) in the field.