Now, they use the College's ATM system to have a rewarding two-way instructional experience with Baxter teachers and students. They are able to discuss the lesson before and after it is taught with the teacher and students in the actual class. Anyone who wears glasses or a hearing aid, takes the elevator instead of the stairs, or uses a calculator or tape recorder is employing assistive technology to make work and life a little easier and better. For people with disabilities, mild or severe, obvious or invisible, assistive technology can make a major difference in their ability to accomplish every day and extraordinary things. In July 1998, the College initiated and sponsored a conference on assistive technology and its place in the school curriculum and daily family life of children with disabilities.
Technology is the great equalizer.