Assistive technology applications are opening doors to educational opportunities in innovative and promising ways. In general, assistive technology encompasses a broad range of equipment and strategies that enable students to effectively access and participate in all aspects of instruction. Use these resources to provide preservice and practicing teachers with a sense of how assistive technologies can make education accessible for all.

Assistive Technology: Enabling Dreams
From voice-activated software to customized laptops, assistive technology is changing the way disabled students communicate, learn, and play. This article and video highlight advances in assistive technologies.

Assistive Technology in the Teacher Education Program at Wright State University
Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio has taken several measures to ensure preservice educators have access to information regarding assistive technology for students with varying needs. This paper describes the adaptive lab and highlights current courses for the Intervention Specialist master's degree program, a recently approved course in assistive technology, and a web course surrounding the specific needs of an inclusive science classroom.