NDSEC

Assistive Technology Supports & Services

NDSEC provides a wide range of assistive technology supports and services for students and families.

AT Staff:


Angela has been with NDSEC for over 20 years. She is a speech pathologist by trade receiving her master's degree from Syracuse University. She completed the certification for Assistive Technology Specialist through Northern Illinois University.

Contact: aalbrigo@ndsec.org/630-894-0490

Supports & Services

Supports:

  • Communication devices, implementation and programming
  • iPad apps for communication and education and accessibility features and sensroy supports
  • iPad applications and Chrome book extensions & applications for reading and writing
  • Partner Augmented Input Training: Supporting you child to become a more effect communicator
  • Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)

Services:

  • AT evaluations for communication systems
  • AT evaluations for educational supports with mobile technology
  • SETT Process
  • Device loan process
  • Device acquisition
  • My Infinitec Website: Supports for All Learners
  • Establish student access to accessbile instructional materials through BookShare and Learning Ally


Responsibilities:

  • Work with teams to assess a student's needs for communication systems, reading and writing supports and access to computers and web based technology.
  • Acquiring equipment and programs for AT trials and long term use.
  • Provide staff training on the implementation and programming on communication systems and AT academic supports
  • Maintain, repair and replace AT devices
  • Laison to Infinitec AT Coalition
  • Staff and parent training