Historical, contemporary, and future issues and trends impacting the field of Special Education

Demonstrate an understanding of the historical, contemporary, and future issues and trends impacting the field of Special Education, specifically related to exam questions. Critically review and logically present the professional literature surrounding issues and trends in Special Education, particularly as they related to the exam questions. Demonstrate advanced skill in applying in-depth library and internet research techniques, including the distillation of information from multiple sources and research methodologies. Write a professional, scholarly response to each Comprehensive Examination question; this includes qualities of organization, logical development and presentation of arguments, and competent demonstration of support found in the related literature. Answer the questions: Assistive Technology (AT) 1. In what ways do laws and procedures govern access and accessibility related to students’ rights? (2 pages) 2. Discuss legislation, policies, procedures, and practices that affect learners with disabilities regarding Assistive Technology (AT). (2 pages) 3. Review the literature on AT for students with disabilities (broadly and specifically; compare and contrast types (low-/mid-/high-tech) of AT that serve students, specify implications in general settings and special education settings. (2 pages) 4. Specify external influences of cost/funding, referral, professional development, and implementation. (2 pages) 5. Apply concepts of WATI, Quality Indicators of AT, and SETT Framework in your project. (3 pages) 6. Clearly articulate the legal aspects and practical implications; in other words, what does the literature say about the empirical evidence for the effective use of AT for learners with disabilities. (2 pages) 7. Discuss how the differences impact access for learners with disabilities, what external barriers contribute to implementation, and any implications for the field. (2 pages).