Assitive Technology 2

As I did my research of assistive technology, I googled the term with a + Alaska and discovered that there is an entire site that represents the presence of available assistive technology services here in the state of Alaska. The company is called Assistive Technology of Alaska (ATLA) and there site offers insight into the various disabilities and their potential needs, along with links that provide educators/families access to used material for sale. They also provide classes and trainings to provide additional information on the topic, so that consumers will be informed buyers. I was pleased to see that they did not endorse any particular brand, but rather wanted their customers to be informed about the variety of services, programs, and devices offered. When I was in Arkansas for a semester I was able to listen to a presentation by one of their local Assistive technology experts and it was amazing the types of programs they offered to the public. I think that assistive technology really goes to show how important it is for teachers to realize that virtually all students have the capacity to learn.