Korean Institute for Special Education (KISE)

In July 2002, participants form the Korean Institute for Special Education at the Univeristy of Texas at Austin participated in an AT Lab orientation and were provided a presentation on Assistive Technology by AT Lab Staff.

Three individuals examining modified dining utensils and plates with large easy-grip handles and food guards placed on mock-up dining table.
Teachers and administrators from all over South Korea, who are participating in a one-month intensive training program to learn about special education and assistive technology, examine modified dining utensils and plates. The modifications include food guards that make it easier to pick up food and utensils with bigger handles.

Lab staffer showing office mock-up to visitors with wall clock, file cabinets and other office equipment in the background
Former AT Lab Manager Hye-Sung Chou (left) introduces the teachers to workplace devices for the blind and people with other physical disabilities.

Presenter in mock-up of nursury room with visitors sitting around table of adapted toys
Former AT Lab TA Seung-Hyne Son introducing the teachers to toys and story books for children with disabilities in the early childhood area of the AT Lab.

Presenter with 8 visitors sitting at mock-up of dinning table with modified plates and utensils, several of the visitors have digital cameras in hand
Former TA Son shows the teachers the utensils and modified plates in the home setting of the AT Lab.

Five visitors watching presenter with a Coinulator, a child's money calculator.
Former AT Lab Manager Chou shows the teachers how to use the Coin-u-Lator in the classroom area.