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IDEA Categories (Physical Disabilities (Low Incidence (Orthopedic…
IDEA Categories
Physical Disabilities
Low Incidence
Hearing Impairment and Deafness 1.2%
Deafness
Assistive Technology
STT software
classroom captioning
Accommodations
signed cues
visual cues
transcripts
provide supplementary handouts
seat in front of class
Modifications
change oral presentations to essays
seat in front of class
remove/reduce phonics
allow 'passing notes' to buddy
Hearing Impairment
Assistive Technology
cochlear implants
speakers
hearing aids
radio directly to hearing aid
STT software
Accommodations
signed cues
visual cues
transcripts
supplement with handouts
seat in front of class
Modifications
change oral presentations to written
remove/reduce phonics
allow 'passing notes' to buddy
Orthopedic Impairment 0.1%
Accommodations
Medical assistance to aid comfort or mobility
Allow extra time for transition between activities
Personal push in assistance
Modifications
modified keyboards
scaled desks
accessible classroom (ramps, scaled desks),
Assistive Technology
Motorized Wheelchair
Personalized laptop and recording deviced
Set up more on-line resouces for at home access
Traumatic Brain Injury 0.4%
Assistive Technologies
planners
recorders
TTS converters
audio/video players
Accomodations
allow extra time
reduce distractions
piece up complex tasks
use cues to get back attention
use outside reminders
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simplify directions
Modifications
reduce expected output
assign peer to assist
allow calculator use
allow reference materials
scale assignments difficulty
Visual Impairment and Blindness 0.4%
Modifications
Text versions of graphics or visual aids
Convert lecture accessible in a text format
Braille safety instructions
Accommodations
Employ study groups in the classroom
Clarify, simplify and repeat instructions
Assistive Technology
Text readers
Dictation software
Deaf Blindness 0% (rounded)
Modifications
minimize new concepts
give student discussion questions beforehand
frequently check comprehension
reduce assignments
provide clear transitions
Accommodations
use touch cues
provide written descriptions of AV material
keep items organized
use consistent formatting
allow extra time
Assistive Technology
brailler
assistive listening device
low vision device
calendar system
High Incidence
Other Health Impairments 13.2%
Accommodations
Clear communication with health support networks
Seat student near door and whiteboard
Provide special chair and desk for more comfort
Modification
Give student access to materials before lesson
Push in teacher to aid student
Provide extra time for transitions/assessments
Assisstive Technologies
ipads to easily read/carry materials
Monitoring devices with aid support to check vitals
Provide materials digitally
Other
High Incidence
Emotional Disturbance 5.3%
Accommodations
Use cues to get back on track
keep a strict schedule
enforce classroom rules
kindle interest before teaching
Modifications
allow time for cooling off
praise good behavior immediately
offer choice of assignments
Assistive Technologies
behavior charts
edutainment videos and games
task reminder
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talk light
Low Incidence
Multiple Disabilities 2%
Accommodations
Schedule extra time to process
Clear and Constant communication between school and supportive networks
Clear classroom set up and access
Modifications
Provide multiple means of representation
Provide means of actions and expression
Provide multiple means of engagement
Assistive Technologies
Easy access to recharge stations/outlets
Programs which can educate through different styles of learning
Devices which can record
Mental Disabilities
High Incidence
Intellectual Disability 6.4%
Accommodations
Step by step approach
Modeling
Predictable classroom routines
Assesstive Technologies
Picture exchange communication System (PEC)
Device which can instruct through mutliple methods (Audio, Visual, Text)
Personal device with reminder notifications
Modifictions
Break down instructions through chunking
Individualized Education Plan (IEP)
Fast/Immediate feedback
Specific Learning Disability 34.8%
Accommodtions
Fidget toys (ADHD)
Repetition
Avoid distraction zones
Modifications
Allow for different methods of assessments
Provide progress check lists
Repeat Instructions through different activities
Assistive. Technologies
Simplified recording devices to help reteach and enrich
Timers to help minimize down time
Platforms which can be used at home and school
Speech or Language Impairment 20.3%
Accommodations
Extra time built into schedules
Be aware of the student's functioning level and how they affect academic performance).
Have speech therapist present language units to the entire class
Assistive Technology
Visual and tactile cues and Aids
Speech to Text Synthesizers
Use computers in the classroom for language enhancement
Modifications
Reinforce communication attempts (e.g. their gestures, partial verbalizations) when the student is non-verbal or emerging verbal
Present only one concept at a time
Work at the student's pace
Developmental Delay 6.4%
Assistive Technologies
timers
white noise machine
behavior chart
communicative cards
Modifications
assign level-appropriate reading
present only one concept at a time
give student discussion questions beforehand
allow use of any writing implement
Accommodations
use a picture schedule
allow physical movement
reduce visual clutter
minimize worksheet use
allow extra time
Autism 8.8%
Assistive Technologies
behavior trackers
communicative cards
speech generating devices
reading filters
TTS converters
Accommodations
Provide sensory toys
sit near the teacher
limit environmental distractions
clearly mark transitions
provide notes
break up long assignments
group problems by type
Modifications
allow oral reports
assign level-appropriate reading
provide supplements for test use
reduce written assignments
give student discussion questions beforehand