How some assistive technology may benefit all students

Advances in assistive technology that help customize learning for students with disabilities may also improve education for other students as well, some experts say. For example, text readers used for some students with disabilities may also benefit students who are better auditory learners. To maximize benefits, experts say more professional development for teachers is needed & that input from multiple educators is needed when buying & implementing new technology. Education Week (premium article access compliments of EdWeek.org) (3/17) http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2011/03/17/25assistive.h30.html?tkn=SUCE9MhFZWHsiJkFZQj%2BXwEygTSlO4l4RbAB&cmp=clp-sb-edtech