Approximately 35,600 children in Maine have been identified as having disabilities and entitled to Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
"But it's gratifying to note that beginning and experienced teachers are thinking in terms of how assistive technology could help a student with a disability access the general education program in the least restrictive environment," she said. "We don't have all the answers -- but we have a great resource!" Spenciner said the Farmington Center is Maine's only free assistive technology resource for teachers. She complimented Center staff for their expertise and enthusiasm for helping UMF professors, students and the public learn about assistive technology.
Campus President Theodora Kalikow declared that the new Education Center will be "no ivory tower." She explained that Farmington's focus on undergraduate education has always reached out into the public schools and works in a very hands-on way. "Demonstrating the use of current teaching materials is a heck of a good way to connect with the community. And with today's technology, the community stretches from our doorstep to, literally, around the world."
| ^ Top of Page | |
| < Previous Page | |
| < Table of Contents |