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Guam Department of Education

Guam Department of Education. Assistive Technology Then and Now. Presenters:. Jack Larimer, Assistive Technology Dianne Artero , Vision Itinerant Teacher Marie Wessling, Autism CRT-TA. Goal of Assistive Technology. To make the “IMPOSSIBLE” To assist those who are “UNABLE”. POSSIBLE!!.

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Guam Department of Education

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  1. Guam Department of Education Assistive Technology Then and Now

  2. Presenters: Jack Larimer, Assistive Technology Dianne Artero, Vision Itinerant Teacher Marie Wessling, Autism CRT-TA

  3. Goal of Assistive Technology • To make the “IMPOSSIBLE” • To assist those who are “UNABLE” POSSIBLE!! ABLE!!

  4. Assistive Technology DEVICE • Calculators • Picture Communication System • Wheelchairs • Computers • Pencil Grips SERVICE • Assessments • Customization and/or repair of devices • Training & Technical Support for student, family and educational team

  5. IEP Driven ATvs.Instructional Technology AT is tool used to provide the student with disabilities access to the curriculum that would NOT be available to them due to THE DISABILITY IT is a tool that a teacher & educational support staff utilize to enhance their teaching, to provide practice, and to motivate a student.

  6. AT Numbers Then & Now 2007 Present

  7. Reading

  8. Math

  9. Writing

  10. Language

  11. Transition • Schedule Board • List • Calendar • Visual Countdown • First/Then • GPS • Timer/clock • Wheelchair

  12. Socialization • Behavior Cards • Social Stories • Video Modeling

  13. Access to Education • Computer • IPAD • Smart Board

  14. What’s happening now? • More educational teams are aware of assistive technology • Making progress in providing AT at a faster rate • IEP appropriate considerations/decisions • GDOE Procurement Process

  15. Questions? Thank you...

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