ERIC Number: ED468013
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2001
Pages: 34
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ISBN: ISBN-1-887031-72-3
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Summary of a Forum Series on Leveling the Playing Field--Technology as an Equalizer in Education, Transition to Careers and Daily Life.
Pearson, Sarah S.
This booklet summarizes three forums on current issues related to the use of technology for youth with disabilities. Forum 1, "Accessing the General Curriculum: Promoting a Universal Design for Learning" (November 3, 2001), featured David Rose and Chuck Hitchcock examining how universal design, recent neuro-scientific research, and technology have combined to create universally designed curriculum products useable by all students. Forum 2, "Creating Accessible Technologies--Practical Ways To Enable Youth To Reach Their Potential and To Overcome Barriers Faced in Employment, Education and Daily Living" (December 8, 2000), featured Gregg C. Vanderheiden in a presentation on creating accessible technologies with such key points as: how universal design benefits multiple populations; how changing technology is creating both new challenges and opportunities; and advantages and disadvantages of technology for persons with disabilities. Forum 3, "Preparing Youth with Disabilities for an Increasingly Technical Work Place" (January 26, 2001), featured a panel discussion on ways to prepare youth with disabilities for an increasingly technical work place. It addressed: (1) the Bridges Program to provide employment services and training to youth; (2) a study showing that successful high school work experience by youth with disabilities leads to higher adult employment rates; (3) a review of recent work force trends; and (4) the use of technology and accommodations in the work place. A list of resources includes forum presenters, Web sites, and examples of national policy on technology and individuals with disabilities. (DB)
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Career Education, Disabilities, Education Work Relationship, High Schools, Technological Advancement, Technology, Work Experience Programs
American Youth Policy Forum, 1836 Jefferson Place, Washington, DC 20036 ($3). Tel: 202-775-9731; Fax: 202-775-9733; Web site: http://www.aypf.org.
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Language: English
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Authoring Institution: American Youth Policy Forum, Washington, DC.
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