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Assistive Technology: A Guide for Parents

Learn about assistive technology and its importance in schools. Discover various types of assistive technology devices and services. Get answers to your questions about assistive technology.

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Assistive Technology: A Guide for Parents

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  1. Assistive Technology: What Every Parent Needs to Know bit.ly/ATparentforum Nicole Natale, MS, CCC-SLP Senior Education Specialist CREC Resource Group nnatale@crec.org

  2. Goals for Today • Define Assistive Technology (AT) • Best Practice in the Schools • Question and Answer

  3. Assistive Technology What does it mean to you?

  4. The Case Against AT • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNs88Ki1WSo

  5. IDEA Definition of AT • any item, piece of equipment, or product system, whether acquired commercially off the shelf, modified, or customized, that is used to increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities of a child with a disability. (20 U.S.C. 1401(1)) • Exception in law and best practice

  6. What Can Be AT? • Pencil grips • Slant boards • Visual Supports • Handheld portable scanners that read aloud • Word prediction • High tech communication devices • iPads with communication apps • GPAT list

  7. Continuum of AT AssistiveTechnology No/Low Tech Mid Tech High Tech Tech *Some Maintenance *Simple *Complex Electronics limited Maintenance No electronics *More Electronics *More Maintenance

  8. What is the purpose of AT? • Provide access • Independence • Level the playing field

  9. AT Service within IDEA includes • any service that directly assists a child with a disability in the selection, acquisition, or use of an assistive technology device, including: • the evaluation and purchasing leasing or acquiring the device, • selecting, designing, fitting, customizing, adapting, applying, maintaining, repairing, or replacing the device

  10. Services Continued • coordinating and using other therapies, interventions, or services with assistive technology devices • training or technical assistance for such child or the family • training or technical assistance for professionals... (20 U.S.C. 1401(2))

  11. Consideration of Special Factors • IDEA indicates that AT should be considered during every IEP for every student. • CT AT Guidelines • AT in the IEP

  12. Necessary AT may be included in several sections of the IEP, as noted in the following list: • Special Instructional Factors • Child’s Profile • Present Level of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance • Postsecondary Transition Services • Measurable Annual Goals and Objectives • Description of Specially Designed Instruction • Modification and Accommodations • Statewide and district testing

  13. Q and A - Ask Me Anything

  14. Additional Resources Services Providers CT (alphabetized) • ACES Assistive Technology • CES Assistive Technology • CREC Assistive Technology • Eastconn Assistive Technology • Easter Seals CT Assistive Technology • NEAT Assistive Technology

  15. Internet Resources • Center on Tech and Disability • Family Portal CTD • QIAT • GPAT • WATI • TATN

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