The CATEA website provides a wide range of information on accessibility news, events, projects, resources, products, and publications The Center for Assistive Technology and Environmental Access (CATEA), formerly the Center for Rehabilitation Technology (CRT), was established at the Georgia Institute of Technology on December 1, 1980. In its first two decades it grew to include expertise in the disciplines of engineering, industrial design, architecture, computer science, rehabilitation counseling, occupational therapy, adult literacy education, orthotics and recreational therapy. By the 1990's, CATEA was an established interdisciplinary research and design center devoted to applications of technology to alleviate problems of human need, providing service, research and education under the auspices of a world class academic institution. With the new millenium, CATEA has taken another leap forward, using the best tools of the digital age to reach an ever-expanding number of consumers. Multiple Web resources, teleconferencing and new media production allow Center staff to provide technical assistance and information dissemination across the globe. Please see our growing number of Projects and Resources for a look at where CATEA is today. The CATEA website provides a wide range of information on accessibility news, events, projects, resources, products, and publications
Type of Material:
Reference Material and a collection of information specific to assistive technology and environmental modification
Recommended Uses:
Material from this site can be used as reference material for classroom and practicing professionals as well as clients and families.
The Web site states that is to "support individuals with disabilities of any age within the State of Georgia and beyond."
Self-paced reference
Technical Requirements:
Personal Computer or Mobile Device with a web browser.
Identify Major Learning Goals:
According to the website, "The application of these resources is intended to promote maximum access to opportunity and environments by enhancing individuals' capabilities through the appropriate use of technology."
Target Student Population:
Students within the rehabilitation sciences, architecture, rehabilitation engineering and vocational rehabilitiation. These students can be at a variety of levels:
College Lower Division
College Upper Division
Graduate School
Professional
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:
None
Content Quality
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Strengths:
The site provides very clear information on how to accommodate and provide assistance to indviduals with disabilities.
The site includes issues of assistive technology and and accessibility.
It is very valuable content that provides a comprehenisve portal to assistive technology.
Concerns:
The information may be a little too advanced for a consumer to understand, as it is aimed at professional education.
The learners new to the area of accessibility may require assistance on where to start. Specifically, should they focus first on assistive technology or enabling enviornments.
Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool
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Strengths:
The material facilitates learning on several different levels; practical, research oriented and professional, clinical. The material is presented in a very clear and user friendly format. The material is better than other websites on the same subject area because of its current events and comprehensive scope.
Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty
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Strengths:
The information is presented in ways that is familiar to students.
The site is easy to navigate.
The site is in working order.
Creative Commons:
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