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An assistive technology device is 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. The term does not include a medical device that is surgically implanted, or the replacement of that device.” [20 USCS §1401(1)(2)34 C.F.R. 300.5].

An assistive technology service refers to any service that directly assists a child with a disability in the selection, acquisition, or use of an assistive technology device. This includes the following for a child with a disability:

  • The evaluation of the needs of such child, including a functional evaluation of the child in his or her customary environment;
  • Purchasing, leasing, or otherwise providing for the acquisition of assistive technology devices by children with disabilities;
  • Selecting, designing, fitting, customizing, adapting, applying, maintaining, repairing, or replacing assistive technology devices;
  • Coordinating and using other therapies, interventions, or services with assistive technology devices;
  • Training or technical assistance for a child with a disability, or, if appropriate, the child’s family; and
  • Training or technical assistance for professionals, employers, or other individuals who provide services to, employ, or are otherwise substantially involved in the major life functions of that child. 

[20 USCS §1401(1)(2)34 C.F.R. 300.6].

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Hey, Can I try That? - A Student Handbook for Choosing and Using Assistive Technology

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The Assistive Technology team is pleased to present a wide range of professional development opportunities, from 30 minute AT-JOTs to full-day seminars with nationally recognized AT professionals. 

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     Wisconsin Assistive Technology Initiative offers free AT consideration and assessment resources for schools.

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OCALI’s FREE Assistive Technology Internet Modules

Each module guides you through case studies, instructional videos, pre- and post-assessments, a glossary, and much more.

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The A.T.TIPScast

Assistive Technology Tools In Public Schools is a podcast about using technology to help students meet their educational goals.

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Assistive Technology YouTube channel 

 

 

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     Assistive Technology JOT Padlet - Spring 2021 

  

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     Assistive Technology JOT Padlet - Fall 2021 

 

Contact Us

Email the Assistive Technology Inbox

Program Project Specialist

Email: Arlene Sanchez

Phone: (602) 542-3852

 

Email a Statewide Assistive Technology Specialist

Margaret Egan, PT

Mitch Galbraith, OTD, OTR/L

Mary Keeney, CCC-SLP

Laura Wooten-LaFranier, MEd

 

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From the Exceptional Student Services Blog

INTERNAL PD OPPORTUNITY: Math Virtual Professional Learning Opportunities Wed, May 25 2022 Professional Learning and Sustainability, Updates

Special Education Directors,

Please share the following virtual math professional learning opportunities with general and special education teachers who teach mathematics.

DATA MANAGEMENT ALERT: NEW Special Education Data Dashboard Wed, May 18 2022 Data Management, Updates

DATA MANAGEMENT ALERT

NEW Special Education Data Dashboard

The NEW Special Education Data Dashboard (SEDD) opens on Wednesday, May 18, 2022 (today). The purpose of this application is to provide a one-stop shop for public education agencies (PEAs) to securely view their special education data as well as a redacted statewide view. By viewing relevant data in one place, PEAs can see how it all ties together and ultimately, how it all culminates into the indicators outlined in the State Performance Plan (SPP) / Annual Performance Report (APR).

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