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Assistive Technology and Early Intervention in Colorado

Assistive Technology and Early Intervention in Colorado. Brian Burne, MSM, OTR Maureen Melonis, MSN, CCC-SLP. Assistive Technology Partners. Established in 1989 under NIDRR Part of the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, School of Medicine, University of Colorado Denver

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Assistive Technology and Early Intervention in Colorado

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  1. Assistive Technology andEarly Intervention inColorado Brian Burne, MSM, OTR Maureen Melonis, MSN, CCC-SLP

  2. Assistive Technology Partners • Established in 1989 under NIDRR • Part of the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, School of Medicine, University of Colorado Denver • Encompasses programs in four major areas: • Clinical Services • Outreach • Research and Engineering • Education

  3. What is assistive technology and why is it important for infants and toddlers?

  4. Assistive Technology is any item that helps increase the independence and functioning of a child.

  5. Types of Allowable EI Services Under IDEA • Assistive Technology • Audiology • Developmental intervention • Health services • Nutrition • Occupational Therapy • Physical Therapy • Psychological services • Respite care • Service Coordination • Social emotional intervention • Speech-Language Pathology • Transportation • Vision services

  6. Early Intervention Initiative in Colorado • Began in 2004/CDE; 10 providers • Transitioned to EI Colorado in 2007 • 30 AT consultants • Loan bank of $15,000 • Technical support • Training • Hope for the future…

  7. That hope for the future is being realized with the expansion of the project through ARRA funds.

  8. Project Objectives • Increase the number of IFSP’s which document AT applications from the current count of 4% to 8% by June of 2011. • Increase the number of AT Consultants across the state from 23 to as many as 50-60. • Expand the knowledge base of service coordinators and EI providers throughout the state. • Raise public and professional awareness throughout the state of AT in EI. • Expand the Loan Bank. • Expand resources.

  9. What steps are we taking to reach those objectives?

  10. Branding and Marketing of the Early Intervention Program

  11. Three Tiers of Professional Training • Tier One: Web-based training tool for service coordinators and providers that provides an overview of AT in EI (also preliminary training for new AT Consultants). • Tier Two: Two-day hands-on training for new AT Consultants that expands on the web training. • Tier Three: Customized training delivered via web conferencing for regional subsets of AT Consultants.

  12. Distribution of Marketing Flyers • Doctor’s offices • EPSDT clinics • Health clinics • Health Care Program for Children • Child Find • Children’s Hospital

  13. Tech for TykesWeb Site Development • Videos and case stories • Technical assistance brief • Parent Guide • Downloadable and printable resource sheets • Promotional flyers • Networking resources • Evidence based practice • Professional development calendar

  14. Teleconferences Social networking 1-800 access E-mail Technical Assistance

  15. Pilot Project Six month collaboration with two local CCB’s to analyze awareness, knowledge and use of AT services and devices. • Pre-survey of staff • Review of records • Consultation and conferencing • Staff education • Post-survey

  16. We look forward to a bright future and our partnership with Early Intervention Colorado!

  17. For more information… Brian Burne – brian.burne@ucdenver.edu Maureen Melonis – maureen.melonis@ucdenver.edu Assistive Technology Partners 303-315-1280 www.assistivetechnologypartners.org www.TechForTykes.org

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