1. ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY GERALYN FELLOWS SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

2. ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY The definition of assistive technology applied to education is extremely broad, encompassing "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 functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities.

3. AT is implemented for a student is greater independence and increased success towards accessing the curriculum.

4. WHAT IS THE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES ACT? education law that ensures public schools serve the educational needs of students with disabilities. IDEA requires that schools provide special education services to eligible students as outlined in a student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP). Individualized Education Program (IEP). IDEA

5. FAPE

6. AT CONTINUUM CHARACTERISTICS LOW TECHMID TECHHIGH TECH Less Sophisticated Low-cost Tools Relatively Complicated Mechanical Devices Very Advanced Computers and Digital Devices

7. HIERARCHY OF TECHNOLOGY LOW TECHMID TECHHIGH TECH Koosh BallSpecial MouseSoftware word prediction Pencil GripsSpecial KeyboardSmart Board/touch screen VelcroBooks on TapeSoftware voice recognition White BoardsCalculatoriPad Color CodingSlant BoardLaptop Computer MagnifiersAdaptive ScissorsEnvironment Controls Picture ScheduleSwitches/toys PECSWriting Template

11. SETT DECISION PROCESS S tudent Environment Task T ool

12. What does the student need to do? What are the student’s abilities and special needs Communication Fine Motor Gross Motor Cognition Learning Style

13. What equipment and materials are available? What is the physical arrangement? Who are the primary people working with the student? How is the service delivered?

14. What are the activities? What are the critical elements of the activity? How might modifications be made to accommodate The student’s special needs? How might technology support the student’s active participation in these activities?

15. What no-tech, low-tech, high tech options should be considered? What strategies might be used? How will this be tried with the student?

16. WHAT ARE THE AREAS THAT THE STUDENT STRUGGLES? 1.Reading 2.Writing 3.Organization 4.Spelling 5.Visual 6.Sensory 7.Math 8.Communication What is the task? Current Outcome? What are the needs?

17. Assistive Technology Software for PC SOLO Suite: Don Johnston Read Out Loud Write Out Loud Co-Writer Draft Builder

18. Software for PC  Kurzwiel  Read and Write Gold

19. IPAD APPLICATIONS Organization Homework Applications for Assignments Graphic Organizers Timers

20. Applications for Writing CoWriter

21. Applications for Reading Read2Go Ipad Use Accessibility Speak Auto Text

22. ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY SERVICES The evaluation Purchasing or Leasing Selecting, customizing, adapting, applying maintaining, repairing, replacing devices Coordinating and using other therapies, interventions, or services Training or technical assistance for the student/if appropriate student’s family Training or assistance for professionals

23. Assistive Technology Misconceptions  All AT is Computer Based  All AT is Complex  Only students with severe disabilities need AT  At Solves All Problems  Only AT Specialists deal with AT  AT is a one-shot process