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VDOE Resources
VDOE Resources
VDOE AT webpage: Assistive technology can ensure that students with disabilities receive a free and appropriate public education (FAPE) by allowing access to the general education curriculum and settings, providing opportunities for active participation with same age peers, and facilitating progress toward their educational goals. In addition, AT can significantly impact independence, self-expression, self-esteem, and overall quality of life.
TTAC Resources
TTAC Resources
The Virginia Department of Education’s (VDOE) Training and Technical Assistance Center (T/TAC) at Virginia Commonwealth University offers a variety of services tailored to assist personnel in schools, interagency coontendent’s Regions 1 and 8.
TTAC ONLINE IS:
- A web-based community linking people and resources to help children and youth with disabilities (birth to 22).
- Available 24/7 to teachers, other professionals and families.
- A place to search a wide range of resources by age level, category, disability area, or topic.
- Categorized into VA Projects, VA Assessments, Disability Info, Resources, Events and Online Training.
Assistive technology (AT) can often be the game changer that allows children, youth and young adults to fully participate and be independent in educational and community activities. Apps designed with built-in features such as text to speech and voice recognition allow students to participate in instructional activities.
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