A few media updates for you. The need for this technology and for teachers who know how to use it is expected to increase dramatically. Recent U.S. Department of Education figures show that more than 95 percent of students with disabilities, ages 6-21, are attending schools with their nondisabled peers.
Federal law requires that students with disabilities be provided with assistive technology.
In addition, federal statistics show that over the next decade, 2.2 million teachers must be recruited to replace retiring teachers and to accommodate student population increases. Since accountability for academic success of students with disabilities has shifted to the regular classroom teacher, future classroom teachers must know how to use a range of modern learning tools to help all students meet high standards. The USM team will improve students' access to the equipment by preparing and delivering courses that can be incorporated into teacher education programs throughout the country. Program was established in the U.S. Department of Education. Projects have been funded at different levels designated as catalyst, capacity building, and implementation grants, with the highest level funding going to catalyst institutions.