Question #1: What are some of the Pros and Cons of adaptive/assistive technologies?
Answer:
Cons
-Majority of adaptive technologies are very costly
-Not all adaptive technologies are easy to operate at first
-Technology can never be fully relied on, technology has its flaws
-Adaptive technologies can be misused in the classroom (cheating)
Pros
-Disabled individuals can accomplish more
- Adaptive Technology provides creatives solutions the enables individuals with disabilities to actively participate in our society
-Provide benefit for not only the disabled
-Can increase independence in disabled individuals
-Can increase the motivation of disabled individuals
Question #2: Are all adaptive/assistive technologies costly?
Answer:
No, not all adaptive technologies are costly. Even though some can be thousands of dollars,
a device such as a digital recorder can cost as little as
$34.24 or a multimedia keyboard could cost $9.99. There are also a variety of tools the public
has access to and online programs for reading, writing and notetaking under $25.
Question #3: Can adaptive technologies reach every disabled individual's needs?
Answer:
No, adaptive technologies cannot reach every disabled individuals needs. The variety of adaptive technologies offered only cater to some
of the disabilities individuals may possess, not all. Adaptive technology may not be the answer for everybody, people have different needs,
abilities and preferences and "one size does not fit all". Although there are not technologies for everyone, there are more and different types being designed
and developed every day.