Assistive Technology Supports

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Welcome

Dear Students - Welcome to this interactive presentation on Assistive Technology Supports for Students with Special Needs. Assistive Technology (AT) is any device software or equipment that helps people work around their challenges. Its selection and use go hand-in-hand with service and support. This site provides information on leading frameworks, support systems, and resources relating to Assistive Technology. Typically, each school district takes a team-based approach and the principal or vice-principal is a key representative on the team. While it is the Special Educators who hold specific expertise on IEP development and Assistive Technology Supports, the administrator holds LEA authority for key AT decisions. I hope you find this site useful to you as you consider and explore the topic of AT Supports.

QIAT

QIAT stands for Quality Indicators for Assistive Technology. It provides comprehensive guidance and includes resources for school administrators.

ATAP

This association of Assistive Technology Act Programs (ATAP) is funded under the Assistive Technology Act (AT Act).

PACER Center

PACER Center's mission is to expand opportunities, enhance the quality of life of people with disabilities, and provide family programs. Here is their video, Understanding AT.

DO-IT Center

DO-IT Center from the University of Washington works to empower people with special needs through technology & education.

SETT Framework

The SETT Framework by Joy Zabala is an internationally-reknowned collaborative planning and decision-making tool.

WATI

The Wisconsin Assistive Technology Initiative (WATI) site offers a free book on helpful topics like funding AT and the ASNAT process for assessing AT needs.

Iowa Dept. of Education

True AIM/AEM (Accessible Instructional Materials & Accessible Educational Materials) Iowa DoE

Iowa AEA

Iowa AEA work as partners to provide services to Iowa public school districts and accredited, nonpublic schools. Services include special education supports.

TECHMATRIX

Search a database of hundreds of products using extensive criteria tailored to assistive and educational technologies. Compare products. across search criteria.

Consumer Guide

This two-page document from TECHMATRIX and the AIR provides School Administrators with a decision support tool for buying assistive and learning technologies.

Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)

The CEC is dedicated to the educational success of children with disabilities and/or gifts and talents. It is a key source for information, resources, and PD for special educators.

Child Welfare Information Gateway

This listing of resources is compiled and maintained by the US Department of Health and Human Services.

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