AT and Compensatory Skills in Unexpected Places… PE!
Dates
April 11, 2023, 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Description
In this presentation we will explore the various ways that assistive technology and compensatory skills are inherently included in PE as well as the ways that they can be mutually beneficial. Focus will be on supporting involvement and inclusion that mirrors peer engagement by utilizing these skills. We will include tangible ways instructors can maximize cross functionality to benefit students.
Presenters
- Kirsten French; Programs Manager, Camp Spark & Sports Adaptations; Northwest Association for Blind Athletes
- Matt Coelho; Programs Specialist, Camp Spark & Sports Adaptations; Northwest Association for Blind Athletes
Primary Core or ECC Area
Physical Education, Compensatory Access, Assistive TechnologyTarget Audience
Teachers of Students with Visual Impairments, Paraprofessional, General Education PE TeacherLearning Objectives
- Identify at least five ways that AT and compensatory skills can be utilized and supported in PE.
- Compare and contrast three examples of low-tech and high-tech assistive technology in the PE classroom.
- Formulate at least three ways AT and compensatory skills can be utilized to develop independence in physical activity.