title: Assistive technology for postsecondary students with learning disabilities.
abstract: An increasing number of students with learning disabilities are attending postsecondary institutions. To meet the educational demands of these students, support service providers will likely rely on assistive technology. This article lists types of assistive technology appropriate for use with persons with learning disabilities at the postsecondary level and discusses ways in which assistive technology enhances learning. Additionally, an overview of legislation that has had an impact on assistive technology at the postsecondary level is presented. Issues involving assistive technology programs at the postsecondary level are discussed. Postsecondary assistive technology program components, device selection, and training guidelines also are outlined.
authors.affiliation: Department of Special Education, Florida State University, Tallahassee 32306, USA.
authors.forename: S L
authors.initials: SL
authors.lastname: Day
authors.forename: B J
authors.initials: BJ
authors.lastname: Edwards
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001296:Audiovisual Aids / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D003143:Communication Devices for People with Disabilities; D003194:Computer-Assisted Instruction / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D006233:Persons with Disabilities / Q000193:education* / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D004519:Education, Special / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007859:Learning Disabilities / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D008297:Male; D014481:United States