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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
CONTACT
MEET OUR TEAM
MEET OUR TEAM
Charlotte Ecklund, M.S./CCC-SLP
Speech Department Supervisor
Sue Ellen Foster
OTR/L, M.Ed.
Occupational Therapist
Maria Malek, M.S./CCC-SLP
Speech/Language Pathologist
Ashley Noll, M.S./CCC-SLP
Speech/Language Pathologist
Kim Simanski, B.S./MPT
Physical Therapist
Andrea Zern, M.S./CCC-SLP
Educational Consultant/AT TaC
Referral Process
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
Roundtables
Lending Library
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.
Additional Lending Library Resources
Additional Lending Library Resources
In addition to our library here at the IU, there are multiple resources for obtaining technology loans.
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