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"Strategy of the Month: Teaching Basic Requests"

"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"

Site to help college and university Disability Support Services (DSS) professionals find the appropriate contacts at publishing houses from whom to request electronic formats of textbooks, and/or scanning permissions, to facilitate the DSS office's provis

Short video explaining how to get support from the LCPS AT Team BEFORE requesting an AT Evaluation.

See how others have done it.

The AssistiveWare Core Word Classroom is a large collection of learning resources which are designed to support implementation of any AAC system that is based on core words. They emphasize the use of AAC best practices such as modeling, communicating everywhere, and communicating for a wide range of reasons beyond requesting. You can find out more about the Core Word classroom here [http://www.assistiveware.com/assistiveware-core-word-classroom-now-open ] . The Core Word Classroom is a beta release. They will be improving it and adding more resources based on feedback. The focus in this initial release is on schools, but the materials can easily be adapted to home use and use with adults who are learning AAC. During this beta release the materials are available free!

Answers to Frequently Asked Questions about services provided by the Loudoun County Public Schools' Assistive Technology Team including information as to why it is beneficial for students and staff to consult with a trainer prior to requesting an assistive technology evaluation.