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Do you have active CoWriter/Snap & Read users? We need to move them over to Read & Write by June. Email your AT Contact for details today!
During classroom or school quarantines, ATRC will support teachers and students by implementing our own Remote Learning Plan. Check out the supports below and reach out to our department via email or using the support form.
During classroom or school quarantines, ATRC will support teachers and students by implementing our own Remote Learning Plan. Check out the supports below and reach out to our department via email or using the support form.
ATRC Home Use Agreement:
ATRC Home Use Agreement:
Do you have students with equipment (hardware) assigned through ATRC? Use this form to allow equipment to be used at home during remote learning.
For students who have software assigned, contact your school to arrange to pick up a school-based loaner device, if needed.
Google Accessibility Ideas for Remote Learning:
Google Accessibility Ideas for Remote Learning:
Here are some tips curated by Google on using accessibility features to support all learners during remote learning.
AAC and Remote Learning: Looking for training?
AAC and Remote Learning: Looking for training?
Many of our vendors are providing free supports and resources:
This excellent article on Praactical AAC discusses parent coaching for tele-therapy
Click here for AAC Language Lab which offers free lesson plans and activities, as well as paid content
Click here for Tobii Dynavox training (Snap + Core First, Boardmaker Online, and more!)
Click here for PRC implementation classes (LAMP, Unity) including courses directed toward parents
Best Practices for AAC:
Communication systems should be out and available for use.
High tech AAC devices are dedicated for communication; they should not be used as the tool for remote learning.
FAQs for Assistive Tech During Remote Learning
FAQs for Assistive Tech During Remote Learning
My student has a hardware device allocated from the ATRC (Assistive Technology Resource Center). Can they use it at home?
Yes. The ATRC provides recommended equipment for school and home. Please make sure that a home-use agreement is filled out and on file.
My student’s ATRC device was left at the school. How do we get it?
Contact the administration at the school, and arrange to collect it.
My student is using software that was allocated by ATRC. How will they access it during remote learning?
Contact your school to arrange to pick up a school-based loaner device, if needed. Follow instructions found on the Tech Resources for Remote Learning document to log in to the devices. If needed, contact the ATRC contact for your network.
How do I support students’ AAC devices during remote learning?
Please see our website for links to training videos, (cps.edu/atresources) Contact the ATRC Itinerant for your network, or fill out a service request for 1-1 remote training via google meet. Additionally, vendors for AAC devices have remote training opportunities available:
Click here for Tobii Dynavox training (Snap + Core First, Boardmaker Online, and more!)
Click here for PRC implementation classes (LAMP, Unity)
Click here for a parent resources tutorial from TouchChat
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