1. Assistive Technology, BUSD

3. What is Assistive Technology?
Any item, piece of equipment, or software that will
increase
maintain
improve
the functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities in all aspects of life

4. Think of AT Like This...
Text to Speech
Accessibility

5. And This Communication Literacy
Low incidence students, the deaf and hard of hearing
Point: It’s important to realize that we’re helping these students get to their maximum potential using these tools to support them
Literacy

6. There’s Low Tech
If you’re like me, you don’t want t dip into your own money more than you already do, so talk to your OTs to find out if they have resources

7. And High Tech

8. That allows students with disabilities to show you what they can create

9. It's not the tool, it’s the function
The function of the support tool is the most important component in providing support to a student
Highlighter Recorder
Timer Word Processor
Various versions of each piece of equipment (who and what can this assist with)

10. Learning Disabilities
Smart Pens Audiobooks Text-to-Speech Word Prediction Software Dictation Alternative Keyboards Visual Schedules Timers Alarms

11. Physical Disabilities
Augmentative Communication Touchscreens Onscreen Keyboards Mouse Alternatives Adaptive Chairs Talking Dictionaries Braille Writers Enlarged Font Eye Gaze

12. AT Is Required
When ...
A student is not able to equally access their environment or curriculum

13. Think OUTSIDE of the BOX
What CAN be done next?
Think OUTSIDE of the BOX

14. Service Providers Can... Utilize equipment on campus
Know and learn the software available on campus
Access curriculum supports
Accommodate
Meet with the IEP team and discuss student needs and possible supports
Explain importance of documentation

15. Assessment is extensive
Review briefly and explain
Assessment is extensive

16. AT Documentation on an IEP
Can be found on...
Special Factors Page
Accommodations/Modifications Page
What’s the difference?

17. Accommodations/Modifications
Special Factors
A student NEEDS the equipment to access his environment or curriculum
Accommodations/Modifications
A student BENEFITs from having the option of using AT tools for specific tasks

18. Future of Technology in BUSD
The Tech Task Force is developing the Instructional Technology Master Plan. The long term plan is to provide ALL students with technology in the classroom.
Upcoming meeting dates and times:
February 4:00-5:30
March 28, 4:00-5:30

19. AT at Home
Typing Club Spell Better Speak It Inspiration/Kidspiration Read & Write for Google Mod Math
MamaOT.com for typing practice

20. Remember: We’re here to help you
Laura Jack, AT Specialist P:
Teri Yee, AT Technician P:

21. Questions?