I found this assignment pretty interesting. I actually wrote about augmentative and alternative communication with Autism for my paper. Therefore I was aware of some of the definitions of the words associated with assistive technology.
The simulations were totally new for me. I think it is very interesting that people have created these sites to help others understand how people who have some of these disabilities experience things.
I really have a hard time with the Distractibility simulation! It was very hard for me to try to catch the bombs and try to complete the tasks! Was everyone able to complete that simulation? I had a hard time with Screenreader, too. I actually couldn't get past the first screen... I think I'll need some help with that one!
As far as the software to download, I wonder how many schools are aware of these. Between computer labs and all the computers in the classrooms and libraries, these programs could be helping a fair amount of students. I downloaded the character for the cursor. Fun and helpful.
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I had a hard time with the distractability simulation too!
I agree with the software and wonder the same, do schools know about these? And do they realize that they are free? They are not just downloads to help, but the people who created them made them fun to use as well! I, personally, was unable to download any due to my computer being a mac (another thing to think about), but the descriptions were helpful and I know they would be a lot of help to children with disabilities. Rest assured, I plan to use them in my own classroom computers!
Cindi
I also had a very hard time with the distractibility simulation. I did complete the task but it was very frustrating. I couldn't get past the first screen of the Screenreader either. I'll be interested to see if anyone else from class did.
I also think these simulations are very good to help others understand the struggles of people/students with disabilities and help make educators more aware of what their students may be experiencing
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