Technology Resourses for those with Special Needs

This article opens a door to a world filled with new technology devices that can help children with special needs. This article would be helpful for educators and parents to explore to see what technologies may be available for their children. These technology tools help children who may have learning disabilities, may be hearing impaired, or visually impaired. This article was written back in 2001 so there may be many new technologies that have emerged sense then. There are so many opportunities now with children who have special needs and the educational help through technology that they can get. Some of the devices include items from interactive software to computer devices that vibrate and flash for the hearing impaired.
I chose this article because I wanted to give a resource that points others in a direction that would get them started with finding technology that can help their special needs child. Many of the items mentioned in the article can help the child comprehend what they are learning and help guide them through the educational process. Even though a child may have special needs there are many things that they pick up on and technology seems to be the growing phase for any child to easily navigate through if they have the right instructions. To learn more about these technologies click here.