Assistive Technology Curriculum for Rural Youth
People with disabilities rely on assistive technology.
Various tools, machinery, and other devices can provide vital assistance with work, mobility, and many other aspects of life.
Purdue University's Breaking New Ground Resource Center, with financial support from NEC Foundation of America, is sending every FFA Chapter in the U.S. a free, three-lesson Assistive Technology Awareness/Education Program for Rural Youth.
Teach your students about assistive technology. In addition to increasing awareness, it may have direct impact for them, their families, or others in their communities.
The curriculum kit includes a copy of The
Toolbox CD, a 
printed
teachers guide, three
lesson plans with
PowerPoint presentations,
and classroom
poster on
assistive
technology.
View video introductions for each lesson:
- Lesson 1: Tools and Technologies in Agriculture (24 MB)
- Lesson 2: Principles of Assistive Technology (12 MB)
- Lesson 3: Disability Awareness (14 MB)
Click here to get Windows Media Player, if needed.
Look for the free curriculum package coming to your FFA chapter in August 2009.
For more information, contact the Breaking New Ground Resource Center at 800-825-4264 or bng@ecn.purdue.edu.