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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.

The titles in the Piano and Laylee Learning Adventures Series are valuable resources for educators and parents wanting to introduce digital citizenship concepts to children aged 5-9. Designed to be read to and shared with early readers, the books follow the adventures of two adorable puppies who learn how to be safe and responsible while using technology. These petite books (4x6 inches) are perfect for classroom lessons on digital citizenship or for starting conversations at home. Charming, full-color illustrations help children grasp even difficult concepts.

A great set of books to help students learn about appropriate technology use.

Simply Said is an ongoing video series designed by the PACER Center to explain complex topics in easy-to-understand language. The videos feature simple drawings that make it quick and easy to learn. This format makes this resource especially easy to share. The series covers topics from Assistive Technology to Accessible Instructional Materials.

The Definition of "Assistive Technology" as defined by the VDOE

Online pinboard of AT/OT resources

"Google-related topics and other educational technology topics."

The importance of ensuring that people with AAC needs have communication options when their technology isn't available or appropriate.

Tots 'n Tech's mission is to provide up-to-date information and resources about adaptations, including Assistive Technology, to use with infants and toddlers. Check out their great ideas on Pinterest!

Great new ideas for professional development and alternate professional development

A short video to demonstrate how to use some of the Padlet settings.

PACER provides information, support, workshops, and referrals to both families and professionals. PACER provides puppet programs on disability awareness, abuse prevention, and bullying prevention. PACER's Simon Technology Center provides software, adaptive devices and training to help children and young adults with disabilities learn to communicate through technology. PACER provides programs for Native American, African American, Hispanic/Latino, Somali and Southeast Asian communities. Many of our publications have been translated into Hmong, Somali and Spanish. PACER's Family-to-Family Health Information Center provides a single source of information, including resources and support, for families whose children have disabilities and complex health care needs. Through the Technical Assistance ALLIANCE for Parent Centers, PACER offers consultation and technical assistance to the over 100 parent centers across the nation funded under the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Its work affects the 7 million children with disabilities across the nation. Other programs focus on employment, grandparents, housing and bullying prevention.

See lists intended to guide instruction using UDL principles without the aid of high level technology (i.e. low tech). Low tech may include items that are readily accessible in most classrooms and require minimal cost to produce.

Introduction to Using Twitter in the Classroom

Pictures provide wonderful visual supports to support content. This cheat sheet created by the Loudoun County Assistive Technology Team shows how to quickly insert pictures in MS Word tables so that they remain the correct width for your table columns...no resizing needed!

Students need things explained again, and again sometimes. With Explania that's OK! Find animated explanations for all things health, money, software, sports, and technology related. Try it out today.