Please contact either Kelly or Jessica if you have any questions or need additional support in programming for your students in various areas of assistive technology!
Students' use of AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) is supported by a variety of staff. Speech-Language Pathologists, AT Support Workers, Classroom Teachers, Learning Support Teachers, CYCPs, etc. are integral in implementation of AAC for our students. Kelly Roberts, CBVRCE's AAC/AT Specialist works alongside school-based SLPs and other staff to support AAC programming and initiatives. She also works directly with students to promote independent use of their AAC system.
What is an Assistive Technology Support Worker (ATSW)?
Provide support and on-going training for students and staff as required, on the use of various forms of assistive technology and the integration of accessible educational materials to support student learning. The ATSW will also provide input to teachers in relation to students’ use of AT.
Some specific tools/areas the ATSWs support are: Read&Write for Google, OrbitNote, Snapverter, supporting the creation AEM resources (Accessible Educational Materials), Chromebook and iPad accessibility, supporting fine motor, supporting implementation of AAC, material making, etc.
Shauna Aucoin - s_aucoin1@gnspes.ca
Tracey Shepherd - traceyshepherd@gnspes.ca
Angie Pye - reashorea@gnspes.ca
Assistive Technology/TIENET Support Consultant for CBVRCE
T: 902-736-2878
C: 902-561-2173
Email: boudreauj@cbvrce.ca
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