"WHY ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY MATTERS
Assistive technology, whether something as simple as a pencil grip or as complicated as a communication device, has the power to change lives and opens doors of opportunity for people with disabilities. The TIKES Project helps to open these doors for parents and providers by educating them on and promoting the use of assistive technology with children and students with disabilities ages birth to 5. Assistive technology can support young children in building skills, increasing participation in activities, promoting development, enhancing learning, and boosting self-esteem"
The ASSISTments Platform ASSISTS students in learning while it gives teachers assessMENT of their students' progress. The ASSISTments platform is a generic system for any subject from math to English to science.
"The Tots 'n Tech Research Institute (TnT) is an inter-university collaboration between Thomas Jefferson University (TJU), Philadelphia and Arizona State University (ASU), Tempe. TnT's mission is to provide up-to-date information and resources about adaptations, including assistive technology, to use with infants and toddlers for states, Early Intervention providers of all disciplines, and families across the country. In order to achieve this mission, TnT provides technical assistance to states to help them enhance the use of adaptations with infants and toddlers and conducts a national research program about use of adaptations and assistive technology (AT)"
Assistive Technology: Resource Roundup
Discover websites, blogs, articles, and videos that provide information and tools related to understanding, selecting, and assessing assistive technology and accessible instructional materials"
"The Assistive Technology Oral History Project is an archive of pioneers in the field of assistive technology (technology for individuals with disabilities). It includes the histories of assistive technology (AT) specialists including occupational therapists, physical therapists, experts in blind and low vision, special educators, audiologists, rehabilitation engineers, software and AT device inventors, and more."
"GPAT has developed resources to assist educational teams in the implementation and integration of assistive technology into instructional activities. These resources address the development of assistive technology intervention plans and technology enhanced lesson plans. Sample lesson plans related to state educational standards are also available. These lesson plans include set-up and follow-up activities for each lesson.
Tutorials, technology tips, and supplemental materials are also provided."
"The SIFTS is a quick and easy web-based survey tool developed primarily to support IEP teams who need assistance in matching student needs and strengths to AT features. It has embedded text, picture and video supports to assist teams in building their knowledge of assistive technologies as well as their capacity to implement AT assessments."
"Description
AT Consideration Guide: IDEA (1997) added the requirement that each IEP team consider the need for assistive technology as part of the Consideration of Special Factors. IEP Teams must also document their consideration of assistive technology in the IEP. The consideration guide can assist school divisions in developing a process for consideration of AT in the IEP process. This app was developed in collaboration with the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE)."
Do you want to learn more about assistive technology but are not sure where to start? Check out this Pinterest board where we've compiled 30 resources to get you started. Spend a few minutes everyday exploring these resources and in a month you'll have increased your knowledge of assistive technology and will perhaps have some direction about what's next in your assistive technology learning journey.
"These projects provide ideas and strategies to promote play through better access to play materials, and use assistive technology to give the children this critical access. Typical solutions revolve around "low tech" assistive technology. By building on what the child can do, and by creating interactive play environments, families can reclaim play as a critical component of childhood!
Look here for information on selecting toys for play, toys for children with disabilities, adapting toys to make them easier to use, locating specially designed toys as well as other resources to promote play."
"The Assistive Technology Daily from NC Assistive Technology Program:
Learn about some of the features available as you explore the Assistive Technology Daily Blog.
Go to attraining.org/atdaily for your daily dose of assistive technology."
"There is a growing number of assistive technology (AT) products with math support, ranging from synthetic speech output of math equations to braille support. Design Science works with AT vendors to assist them in developing accessible math support for their customers. We provide the following list to help keep you informed on the current status of math support in AT products."
This site is designed to assist teachers, educational professionals, therapists, parents and others seeking information how to improve the lives of students with disabilities. This on-line guide provides ideas, application examples, definitions, news, Y
NATE -- the National Assistive Technology in Education Network -- brings together information from the many fields and disciplines that are involved in assistive technology services in educational settings. We provide that information in a cohesive, integ
Assistive Technology Trainer's Handbook
(P.Reed, M. Kaplan, G. Bowser)
This manual is designed for all AT service providers who train others. It contains research-based information about planning, providing and evaluating training
"A short video describing how contacting the assistive technology team before requesting an assistive technology evaluation streamlines the process for getting supports to the student. Learn more about the LCPS AT Service Delivery Model by going to http://bit.ly/lcpsatsdm"