“…Fewer programs reported that graduates would effectively integrate assistive/adaptive technology to assist special needs (18% agreed strongly; 61% agreed somewhat) (Kleiner, Thomas, & Lewis, 2007). Even though teacher candidates had a generally positive attitude toward technology, nationally a large number stated that they are unprepared to effectively incorporate technology into instruction (Beckett, Wetzel, Buss, Chisholm, Misdoubted, & Padgett, 2001). Some of the challenges for integrating technology into undergraduate programs are training, technical support, lack of funding, and limited technology resources (Duhaney, 2001).…”