Assistive Technology: What Every Parent Needs to Know

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Assistive Technology: What Every Parent Needs to Know bit.ly/ATparentforum Nicole Natale, MS, CCC-SLP Senior Education Specialist CREC Resource Group nnatale@crec.org

Goals for Today Define Assistive Technology (AT) Best Practice in the Schools Question and Answer

Assistive Technology What does it mean to you?

The Case Against AT http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNs88Ki1WSo

IDEA Definition of AT any item, piece of equipment, or product system, whether acquired commercially off the shelf, modified, or customized, that is used to increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities of a child with a disability. (20 U.S.C. 1401(1)) Exception in law and best practice

What Can Be AT? Pencil grips Slant boards Visual Supports Handheld portable scanners that read aloud Word prediction High tech communication devices iPads with communication apps GPAT list

Continuum of AT Assistive Technology No/Low Tech Mid Tech High Tech *Simple limited Maintenance No electronics *Complex Electronics *More Maintenance *More Electronics *Some Maintenance

What is the purpose of AT? Provide access Independence Level the playing field

AT Service within IDEA includes any service that directly assists a child with a disability in the selection, acquisition, or use of an assistive technology device, including: the evaluation and purchasing leasing or acquiring the device, selecting, designing, fitting, customizing, adapting, applying, maintaining, repairing, or replacing the device

Services Continued coordinating and using other therapies, interventions, or services with assistive technology devices training or technical assistance for such child or the family training or technical assistance for professionals... (20 U.S.C. 1401(2))

Consideration of Special Factors IDEA indicates that AT should be considered during every IEP for every student. CT AT Guidelines AT in the IEP

Necessary AT may be included in several sections of the IEP, as noted in the following list: Special Instructional Factors Child’s Profile Present Level of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance Postsecondary Transition Services Measurable Annual Goals and Objectives Description of Specially Designed Instruction Modification and Accommodations Statewide and district testing

Q and A - Ask Me Anything

Additional Resources Services Providers CT (alphabetized) ACES Assistive Technology CES Assistive Technology CREC Assistive Technology Eastconn Assistive Technology Easter Seals CT Assistive Technology NEAT Assistive Technology

Internet Resources Center on Tech and Disability Family Portal CTD QIAT GPAT WATI TATN

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