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Assistive Technology (AT)

 

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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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Assistive Technology Consideration Guide
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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 JOT Padlet - Spring 2021 

  

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     Assistive Technology JOT Padlet - Fall 2021 

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 Assistive Technology Wakelet- Spring 2022

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     Assistive Technology Brain Breaks Padlet - Spring 2023

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

DATA MANAGEMENT ALERT: FY24 Statement of Assurances required by all PEAs opens on 4/3/23 Mon, Mar 20 2023 Data Management, Updates

DATA MANAGEMENT ALERT 

FY23 Statement of Assurances required by all PEAs opens on 4/3/23

Under the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA), the representative body for Special Education for Arizona, Exceptional Student Services, is required to obtain assurances from Public Education Agencies (PEAs) to attest that they are meeting the requirements under state and federal statute for special education in the state of Arizona.

It is a requirement for all entities defined as PEAs regardless if they get federal funds or not.

All PEAs must submit the IDEA Statement of Assurances (SOA) through the ESS Portal of ADEConnect.

The application will open on 4/3/23 and close for submissions on 6/15/23.

INTERNAL PD INFO: Multi-Tier Behavior Supports (MTBS) Year 1 Mon, Mar 20 2023 Professional Learning and Sustainability, Updates

Special Education Directors:

Are you concerned about the current rate of suspensions and expulsions at your school or district? Do you feel students are losing valuable class time due to disruptions and other behavior problems? Are teachers struggling to be successful with classroom management? Are administrators spending too much time dealing with discipline issues?  If you answered yes to one or more of these questions, then you might find the solution in Multi-Tier Behavior Supports.

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