I felt like this was a really useful assignment, and I loved exploring websites that could possibly help my future students! The possibilities seem limitless, and my only complaint is not having enough time to look at everything available.
Because of my past experience working in the schools, I know special needs kids are integrated into "normal" classroom settings, including Physical Education; some of the sites I found could enable students to participate more fully in a typical P.E. class. Abilityhub.com was one of my favorite sites because it had great resources for every impairment you could imagine, including quick links to order from. Physical aids were included at this site, as well as great software.
Another site I really appreciate is the "Adaptive Technologies" site. It was written by someone who, himself, is physically disabled, and the site is easy to navigate and includes some incredible resources for those with physical and/or mental disabilities. One impressive item I found there was something that enables folks without use of their legs to stand upright and play, instead of having to sit in a wheel chair. There were also voice-command units that allowed for freedom of movement.
Technology is amazing, and the use of it is enabling people with limits to experience what others take for granted. From software that allows quadraplegics to "hit" a tennis ball to hardware that enables deaf people to hear, it was an eye-opening experience seeing what was available!
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