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**__IRIS MODULE:__** 1. A print disability is when someone cannot read or use standard text because of a vision disability. Blindness is a print disability that would enable a student from being able to read anything the way a regular student would. They would need to use braille to read. Physical disabilities would make it difficult for a student to be able to hold a regular book. For this, they would use a visual took or a computer screen to read. Also, a severe learning disability gives a student a hard time processing text. Audio is something that can take its place.

2. **Braille:** a form of written communication developed for people who are blind in which text characters are represented by raised dots that are read by fingertips. **Audio:** a recorded version of text that can be listened to using an audio device. **Electronic Text:** a digital version of text that is accessed through electronic devices like a computer.

3. If I were the contact for BookShare, it would be my job to know what resources and materials were needed for the special education students. Working with the educators, we would have to scan the materials and choose what is in need at our school.

4. I would have to tell Mrs. Scott that BookShare is a program that is used by students who are in need of assistive technology. Students who take part in this program have to meet a certain criteria to be able to use these materials.

5a. I would give her electronic text and enlarge the size of the text as well. Hopefully, this will allow her to see the letters and information easier than normal. Also, audio is another form is assistance that she could benefit from. Hearing it could be easier for her to comprehend than just trying to read. 5b. As the teacher, you could make sure that the student knows how to work the materials before the class begins. This way, the student can be aware of the technology beforehand instead of taking time away from the lesson itself. 5c. During the lesson, you would have to make sure that the student is keeping up with what the class is reading. Also, it is important to make sure that the student is understanding everything they are hearing or reading. If they do not understand it, they should take extra time to go over it after class.


 * __WATI: __**
 * The library allows educators to reserve devices that their students would need. According to individual IEP's, that is how they know what device should be used for that student. Devices are given to them clean and in working order and that is how they expect them to be returned too.


 * One resource I found was TAM. This website gives information about assistive technologies and help for special education teachers. They strive on providing service now and in the future to those exceptional learners. []
 * The Florida Assistive Technology Education Network is a resource in the state of Florida that provides services to exceptional students and families. They have a library of just assistive technologies as well. [|http://www.aten.scps.k12.fl.us/.]
 * The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction give information about the laws behind special education. It also gives information about the services there are for those students who are in need of them. []