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1595 West 500 South Salt Lake City, UT 84104 1-888-866-5550

UCAT - The Utah Center for Assistive Technology is a state agency helping people with disabilities identify and obtain assistive technology. 1595 West 500 South Salt Lake City, UT 84104 1-888-866-5550. Eligibility. A person with a disability Family members of a person with a disability

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1595 West 500 South Salt Lake City, UT 84104 1-888-866-5550

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  1. UCAT - The Utah Center for Assistive Technology is a state agency helping people with disabilities identify and obtain assistive technology. 1595 West 500 South Salt Lake City, UT 84104 1-888-866-5550

  2. Eligibility • A person with a disability • Family members of a person with a disability • Anyone who is interested in assistive technology (AT) because of their desire to support someone with a disability • Call for an appointment - 888-866-5550 or 801-887-9380

  3. Augmentative Communication Services Scott Baggaley Craig Boogaard

  4. Cost-free Consultation Sessions • Available to Individuals of any Age • Computer Access • Special Software • Augmentative Communication

  5. Equipment Loans UCAT has a lending library with many AAC devices. Devices can be checked out for a 30 day trial period. Device loans are intended to help families and therapists decide on the best solution. Contact Lynn, Scott or Craig to inquire about device loans – 801-887-9380

  6. AT Equipment Lending Library • Public Library - available to any responsible adult • UAAACT Lending Library- for UAAACT members only

  7. UAAACT • Utah • Augmentative • Alternative • Assistive • Communication and • Technology

  8. 25 UAAACT Teams • Regional Teams are comprised of Speech-Language Pathologist, Special Education Teachers, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists and Technology Specialists • Teams evaluate students with disabilities to determine if assistive technology is necessary for their education program • UAAACT Teams determine if AT can improve the communication skills of students with serious limitations in their verbal or written communication skills

  9. UAAACT Information • www.uaaact.org • Referral Form • Team Leaders and Phone #s • Forms for data collection • Guidelines for UAAACT Members • Links to other AAC related web sites

  10. UCET Conference - 2012Location: Jordan High SchoolDate: March 2-3, 2012 • 178 Sessions • 23 Sessions on technology to support special education

  11. Scott will Review Selected Products

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