1. ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY An overview of AT services to support the teachers and students in Cobb County.

2. Assistive Technology device 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 the functional capabilities of children with disabilities.

3. For people with normal abilities, technology makes doing things easier. For people with disabilities, technology makes doing things possible. What differentiates technology from assistive technology is its function. Whether it is used as an enhancement or a necessity.

4. Assistive Technology Service Any service that directly assists a child with a disability in the selection, acquisition, and use of an assistive technology device

5. AT Services may include: Evaluation of the students needs Selecting, designing, fitting, customizing, repairing of devices Obtaining equipment Coordinating services Training or technical assistance for the student, staff, and family

6. Academic and Learning Aids

7. Aids for Daily Living

8. Assistive Listening Devices

9. Augmentative Communication

10. Computer Access

11. Environmental Control

12. Mobility Aids

13. Pre-vocational & Vocational

14. Recreation and Leisure

15. Seating and Positioning

16. Visual Aids

17. Assistive Technology in the IEP IDEA mandates the school systems responsibility to provide assistive technology to students with disabilities. Students need must be considered on a case by case basis.

18. Supportive Aids and Services with/without modifications and/or accommodations with AT solutions currently available may require mod./ accommodations or technology not currently available with accommodation (no change in the curriculum) Listening with visual support Speaking with choice boards, AAC.. Reading Writing Math Study skills Daily Living

19. Assisitive Tech Required? If the student is using any kind of AT including picture boards, super symbols, low tech communication devices, etc. you will check YES Under equipment required name the items your team uses AT report, if one exists, will be placed in the IEP by the AT case manager.

20. Documentation Current Levels Imbedded in objectives for which the AT is needed Identified in special considerations section Remember to address services when appropriate

21. When to refer to the AT team When the local school team has determined the student needs AT, but does not feel they have the equipment or knowledge to address the students needs

22. How to refer to the AT Team Make a referral on line http://www.cobbk12.org/~assistivetech/

23. What can you expect? Case manager will contact you. Case manager will conduct assessment or consult with your team. If AT is recommended, a trial period will be set up At the end of the trial period, evaluation of effectiveness

24. Assistive Technology Helen Upshaw Martha Moore Education Center 678-581-6821 Or visit our website