Other Resources
Organizations that Specialize in Assistive Technology
QIAT - Guiding the Provision of Quality AT Services Inclusive Technology (UK)
CT TechAct Achievement Through Technology Call Scotland
Hearing Impaired
Earobics
BESB
CREC Soundbridge
Mobility Needs
Page fluffers
Keyboards/keypads:
Keedogo
Abilipad
Visual Impairments
BESB
What is AT?
“An item or piece of equipment or product system either acquired commercially, off the shelf, modified, or customized and used to increase, maintain, or improve functional capability for an individual with disabilities” (Johnston, et.al., 2007).
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA) requires that the IEP team consider AT needs in the development of every Individualized Education Program (IEP). Once the IEP team has reviewed assessment results and determined that AT is needed for provision of a free, appropriate, public education (FAPE), it is important that the IEP document reflects the team’s determination in as clear a fashion as possible. The Quality Indicators for AT in the IEP help the team describe the role of AT in the child’s educational program.
(The QIAT Community (Revised, 2012). For additional information visit the QIAT website at http://www.qiat.org. Email joy@joyzabala.com for information on QIAT research. )