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The Baltimore County Public Schools Assistive Technology Webpage provides information regarding implementation of assistive technology devices and services in the Baltimore County Public Schools. The site has information on training, student referrals, approved software, assistive technology resources and Universal Design for Learning.

This site explains the uses of the PODD (pragmatic organization of dynamic display) communication book. There is software that can also be purchased that has amazing boards that are already completed and some that can be used as templates.

The QIAT website is a great tool that is used to guide you through the AT process. Put yourself on the QIAT List ~ this is a great way to communicate and collaborate with other professionals in your area.

The GPAT website supports the local school systems in Georgia; however, their website is a valuable tool for those in need of AT assistance for education.

The Joy Zabala SETT Framework website provides information and materials related to the SETT Framework and links to other web-based resources regarding assistive technology. I applied the DISCERN Instrument to Zabala's website and came up with a score of 4. I feel that the SETT Framework that Joy Zabala has developed is an excellent structure within which to consider assistive technology. It puts the focus on the Student, Environment, and Tasks before considering which Tools may be appropriate. It also relies on shared collaboration between professionals.

The CAST (Center for Applied Special Technology) organization is devoted to expanding learning opportunities for all individuals, especially those with disabilities, through Universal Design for Learning (UDL). I found the CAST website to be a high-quality, valuable resource for educators and gave it a score of 5 on the DISCERN Instrument. The CAST Website defines UDL extensively and provides links to resources detailing how educators can implement UDL for their students. The website also provides a multitude of resources in their Research & Development, Learning Tools, Professional Devepment, and Library sections. I will refer back to the CAST website often to learn more about UDL and access tools for students.

this is a nice collection of downloadable visual supports for special needs students. It is provided by the Special Education Technology of British Columbia. It is easy to search through one of the six categories to find Boardmaker pictures already for you to print and use. There are boards that can be printed for language use or visual support in the classroom and then there are boards that are specific to communication devices to download and print for the device, such as a Go Talk, or to download and transfer to a computerized dynamic display device, such as a ChatPC.