My Philosophy

Technology is a gift. Since its time, it has allowed us to perform daily activities and carry out important and difficult tasks efficiently and effectively. Every individual utilizes different sorts of devices from low-tech, such as a simple can-opener to high-tech, such as a personal computer. However, while the purpose of these devices for most people is merely for efficiency or convenience, technology has become the means for individuals with special needs to become a part of the society, which they have been struggling to fulfill for many many years. No longer are the blind and the deaf clueless, no longer are the speech-impaired ignored, and no longer are the individuals with multiple disabilities isolated. With the agency of appropriate assistive technology devices, individuals who are visually impaired and/or hard-of-hearing are now taught with the use of magnifying equipments, recording devices, and amplifiers. Individuals with speech-impairment can now communicate and convey their messages through text-to-speech programs and other talking devices. While those who have multiple disabilities and other health impairments have increased their mobility and capabilities with electronic wheelchairs, sensory devices, and other mechanical machines that provide ease for certain tasks such as rubber knob-turners, apple-peelers, back-scratcher, etc.

As educators and/or Special Education professionals, it is of paramount significance that we are cognizant of the available, most recent, and appropriate devices and technology for our students' use. Since it is our mission to increase the potential of each student, assistive technology can aid us with this endeavor.