1. It’s The Law Assistive technology is a device and/or service that is determined by an IEP team to be necessary to provide a student with educationally relevant and necessary access to a free and appropriate education (FAPE) in a least restrictive environment (LRE). Assistive technology services must be considered for any student receiving special education. Idea, 1997

2. Universal Design for Learning Continuum of learning Instructional adjustments Accessible curriculum materials Paradigm shift from ‘fixing’ kids to the curriculum www.cast.org

3. UD in Education Materials and curriculum Multiple ways to: Present materials Demonstrate learning Interact and make meaning out of curriculum and materials From David Rose-http://cast.org

4. A.T. Toolkit Technology tools that support or scaffold the instructional task Initially content neutral programs Blurs the distinction between A.T. and I.T.

5. Why Use an A.T. Toolkit? Increase probability of technology integration for teachers and students Mild disability Process of A.T. consideration too cumbersome for timely use

6. Low – Tech Accommodations Making materials easier to manipulate and access… Making it easier to recognize relevant information…

7. Adapted Pencils to Computers Strategies for Improving Writing Center for Technology in Education 6740 Alexander Bell Dr. Columbia, MD 21046 (410) 312-3827 www.cte.jhu.edu/matn.cfm

8. Low Tech Reading Page up Angle display Magnification Reading guides Color coding

9. Color Coding for Success Seeing vs. reading Light sensitivity Timing of receipt of visual information may correct difficulty

10. Color Coding Work Highlight Markers Neon Pens Mini-Flags Page Markers Colored Dots Removable Arrows Post It Notes

11. Color coding to support learning

13. -Important vocabulary Pink -Important vocabulary - Names to know Green - Names to know -Picture/map Purple -Picture/map -Dates Yellow -Dates -Chapter questions Blue -Chapter questions

14. Marking Pages & Books Post-itsHefty Tabs Mini Flags Top- Entire page is important Side- Important text marked on page Bottom- Questions requiring further study

15. Reading Pen Scan and read individual words Defines Provides auditory and visual feedback

16. High Tech Solutions Software Hardware

17. Built in System Software Accommodations FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE

19. Accessibility Control Panel

20. Cognitive Rescaling “a process of altering the cognitive difficulty of information” D. Edyburn 2002

21. Microsoft Office Support

22. Built in Word Accommodations FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE

23. Auto Correct Adding notes Auto Text

24. Rebus Enhanced Text Boardmaker Writing With Symbols 2000

25. Start to Finish Digital Text Audio

26. Talking Word Processors Write:Outloud IntelliTalk 3 Picture & Text Support

27. IntelliTools Classroom Suite

28. Software Adaptations Writing Word prediction Co:Writer 4000 Word Q

29. Inspiration

30. Draft Builder

31. Kurzweil 3000 Scan and Read Multi-sensory approach Reading speed Comprehension Scan Text Notes Worksheets tests

32. Mobile Technology Peripheral Keyboard Systems AlphaSmart 3000 PC6 Dana PDA’s

33. Office of Technology in Special Education http://www.bcps.org/offices/assistech/default.html