Wayne Assistive Technology Team (WATT)

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Wayne Assistive Technology Team (WATT) Coordinating Council September 20, 2018

What is Assistive Technology? Any item, piece of equipment, software, or product system that is used to increase maintain and improve the functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities. What is Assistive Technology?

Assistive Technology allows students to access curriculum, communication, and the environment.

IDEA requires that the Individualized Education Program (IEP) Team consider the need for assistive technology devices and services.

Assistive Technology in Wayne County before ATRC:  Serving Western Wayne, Dearborn, and Downriver ATTIC:  Serving Detroit and Eastern Wayne

Assistive Technology in Wayne County now ATRC and ATTIC merged New location Part of Wayne RESA WATT Assistive Technology in Wayne County now

Who We Serve

Benefits of Merger Collaboration of resources Professional Development is open to all of Wayne county One-stop resource for AT Continuity of AT services throughout county   Expanded opportunities for capacity building at the individual, building, district, and county levels.

What WATT Offers... Assistive technology consultation and support AT evaluations for students with low incidence disabilities  Lending library with devices, software, and reference materials In-service training for educators, parents, and students WATT Workroom  Poster printer Laminator Book binder Supplies What WATT Offers...

Support and coaching in integrating assistive technology into the curriculum Information on the latest technology, software, and web resources Adaptations including switches, environmental aids, and mounting systems for student use Information and assistance with the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework  What WATT  Offers...

Lending Library Curriculum Laptops/Chrome- books iPads & Apps Communication Devices Single message devices Sequential message devices GoTalk devices Adapted Toys Adapted Computer Hardware Software Online subscriptions Mounts Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC) Supports  Lending Library

WATT New Location 29115 Carlysle Inkster, MI 48141 west end of Burger-Baylor  RESA satellite location Phone :  734-334-1701 New Location

WATT 734-334-1701 Laura Begley, CCC-SLP AT Coordinator begleyl@resa.net 734-334-1706 Derrick Graves gravesd@resa.net 734-334-1705 Kathleen Mooradian moorad@resa.net 734-334-1704 Christine Skoglund skoglum@resa.net 734-334-1707 Beverly Rodgers Administrative Assistant rodgerb@resa.net 734-334-1703

WATT Open House Thursday, November 1st 2:30 pm- 6:00 pm Visit us at our new location, meet the AT Coordinators, and see what we have to offer.

Questions?