AIU8 Assistive Technology

  • What is Assistive Technology?

Assistive technology 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 the functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities.

Services available through the Assistive Technology Program:

  • Basic information concerning awareness of assistive technology services available and how to access these services

  • Assistance in obtaining assistive technology through PATTAN (short-term loan)

  • Technical assistance and on-site training to assist in the successful implementation of assistive technology to benefit the student


CONTACT

Andrea Zern

IU8 Educational Consultant

azern@iu08.org


MEET OUR TEAM

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Charlotte Ecklund, M.S./CCC-SLP

Speech Department Supervisor

Sue Ellen Foster

OTR/L, M.Ed.

Occupational Therapist

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Maria Malek, M.S./CCC-SLP

Speech/Language Pathologist

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Ashley Noll, M.S./CCC-SLP

Speech/Language Pathologist

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Kim Simanski, B.S./MPT

Physical Therapist

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Andrea Zern, M.S./CCC-SLP

Educational Consultant/AT TaC

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Referral Process

Find our documents to begin the referral process. Before the onsite visit is scheduled, the IU8 Consultant must have received: Referral Request with SETT Intake Form, and a copy of the most recent ER or RR and IEP.


Assistive Technology roundtables are a great way to gain support, gather resources, and network through the ever-changing field of assistive technology.


Contact Andrea at azern@iu08.org to receive updates and flyers for upcoming roundtables and registration information.

Roundtables

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Lending Library


The IU8 has a lending library with a variety of AT and AAC tools. Device trials of at least 6 weeks may be provided with the completion of our Equipment Loan Agreement.


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Additional Lending Library Resources

In addition to our library here at the IU, there are multiple resources for obtaining technology loans.